Plasma, a vital component of blood, is the starting point for a range of life-saving therapies that treat serious and rare diseases. To shed light on this impactful journey, we’re launching a new video series that shows how plasma becomes medicine, the processes involved and the global imperative to ensure its availability.
- Plasma Explained: Your Body’s Invisible Healer
Deborah Long, M.D., Head of Medical Affairs, introduces plasma as the "invisible hero" protecting us. Learn why immunoglobulins are the immune system's "elite guard," and how they offer a lifeline for those with rare, life-threatening diseases. It’s not just blood; it’s medicine.
Watch this episode now in the player above.
- From Arm to Lab: The Plasma Supply Chain
Featuring Wlenyeno Elliott-Browne, Global Head of Plasma Quality, this video reveals the meticulous plasma supply chain, "defined by precision and unwavering safety measures." At CSL donation centers, plasmapheresis separates plasma, which is then frozen, stored under stringent conditions and meticulously tested for viral markers.
Coming soon
- Fractionation Unveiled: Separating Science, Saving Lives
Markus Ries, Value Stream Lead, delves into the science of fractionation, the precise process that "unlocks plasma's therapeutic potential." He explains how CSL's "cutting-edge biotechnology" separates plasma into its "super-helper" proteins at our global facilities. Markus affirms CSL's commitment to scientific excellence and global precision, transforming plasma into life-changing therapies, helping to save lives worldwide.
Coming soon - The Global Imperative – Addressing the Growing Need for Plasma
Dr. Mónica de Abadal, Head of Medical Affairs International, addresses the urgent global need for life-saving plasma therapies. She emphasizes CSL's role in bridging this gap through global perspective, production and distribution.
Coming soon
