In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Beth Webb, a postdoctoral researcher in platelet biology at the University of Leeds, and Emilia Angelillo, a science technician at Sancton Wood School. Together they will discuss the function of platelets, how platelets are linked to cardiovascular disease, and how the interaction between platelets and chemicals is tested.Follow Beth for some great insights into the life of a platelet researcher!Beth's YouTube channel: @BethologyScience Beth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_bethology/Follow Emilia for some awesome videos of short experiments (with explanation) in the lab!Emilia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilia.science/Don’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page