Nicole Thornton

Dr. Nicole Thornton, head of the International Blood Group Reference Laboratory, discusses groundbreaking findings on the AnWj-negative blood group. She reveals how deletions in the MAL gene lead to the absence of Mal protein, solving a long-standing mystery. The conversation dives into the implications for transfusion medicine and the significance of the ANWJ antigen. Additionally, the episode covers genetic factors affecting antibody responses in hematological malignancies, highlighting the importance of blood group research in targeted therapies.