💛💪🏻For #IPAW2024 we want to ask an important question to our LinkedIn community: Do you donate plasma? If you do - why do you donate? We know that sometimes the answer is straightforward, sometimes it needs a good cup of tea and a comfortable chair to tell - but every story is special because every donation matters! Share your #DropsOfPlasmaWisdom to tell us why you donate and help us raise awareness during and after #IPAW2024!
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Kedrion Biopharma is a biopharmaceutical company that collects and fractionates blood plasma to produce and distribute worldwide plasma-derived therapies for use in treating and preventing rare and serious diseases and conditions. In 2022, Kedrion joined forces with BPL (Bio Products Laboratory). Based in the United Kingdom, BPL has over 60 years of experience in the supply of high-quality plasma-derived medicines to treat rare diseases. Kedrion distributes its products in over 100 countries around the world. We have plants in Italy, Hungary, UK and North America, and plasma collection centers in the US and in the Czech Republic. With these figures we are the world’s 5th top player in the field of plasma-derived products. Our goal is to build a diverse and professional workforce, providing job opportunities for talented external candidates as well as internal employees who aim to grow with us. Because our work includes so many interests and skills – from Research to Sales; Plasma Collection to Production – there are abundant possibilities for learning and growth. Kedrion builds bridges: from donors to patients, from plasma to therapies, from challenge to hope.
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- Fabbricazione di prodotti farmaceutici
- Dimensioni dell’azienda
- 1001 - 5000 dipendenti
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- Società privata non quotata
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- Plasma-derived medicinal products e Plasma collection
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Dipendenti presso Kedrion Biopharma
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Kim Clark, PharmD, MBA, IgCP
Medical Affairs Excellence and Capabilities Lead
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Nicola Galtieri
Head of Global Ethics & Compliance at Kedrion Spa
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Riccardo Basile
Operating Partner at Permira
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Roberto Tana
Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) | Transformation Management Office (TMO) | Vice President
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We started writing down ideas and messages for #IPAW2024, and then we had our HQ colleagues chime in! Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) PPTA Europe
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Let's learn more about #plasma during the International Plasma Awareness Week! #IPAW2024 Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA)
Did you know that plasma-derived medicines are used for everyday medical needs? For instance, Rh immunoglobulins (RhIg) are used to treat pregnant women with Rh incompatibility. During pregnancy, a mismatch in the type of rhesus (Rh) factor (a protein found on the surface of red blood cells), between a mother and fetus can lead to hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN). Rh incompatibility occurs when a Rh-negative mother is carrying a Rh-positive fetus. In that case, the mother’s immune system sees the red blood cells of the fetus as foreign and develops antibodies which attack them. This can cause severe anemia in the fetus or newborn, as well as jaundice as the broken-down red blood cells produce bilirubin. The level of bilirubin in the infant's blood may range from mild to dangerously high. Plasma-derived Rh immunoglobulins (RhIg) administered during pregnancy can neutralize the fetus’s Rh-positive red blood cells, preventing maternal sensitization and HDN. Learn more during #IPAW2024 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2dh6e6N
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🖖🏻💛Meet Alexandra, a student in Prague who's found a way to make a real difference in her spare time. She's donating plasma, knowing it's crucial for helping people with immune deficiencies and other serious conditions. Alexandra's only on her second donation, but she already knows her body quickly replenishes what's given, so she feels great about it. Even better, she's found a supportive community of like-minded students at the plasma center, making it a rewarding social experience. Alexandra is the perfect ambassador for #IPAW24, spreading the word and joining #DropsofPlasmaWisdom. Inspired by her story? Tag a friend who you think would be an amazing plasma donor, or someone who might be interested in learning more! #plasmadonation #giveplasma
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Kedrion Biopharma Inc. announces the finalization of an exclusive long-term agreement with Biotest AG for the full commercialization and distribution of a new immunoglobulin therapy in the US. As the demand continues to grow, distributing this therapy enables Kedrion to serve a larger number of patients in the United States. Learn more about this agreement: https://lnkd.in/dEHb9WwD
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Curious about the men and women who have made significant contributions to the plasma protein therapeutic field? Here are 5 notable figures: 📌 Professor Edward Cohn pioneered what was then the first practical, large-scale method of blood plasma fractionation. 📌 Dr. Josep Antoni Grífols-Lucas conducted the first systematic study of the application of plasmapheresis. 📌 Dr. Charles Drew work was instrumental in developing a method for safely collecting, processing and storing large amounts of contamination-free plasma. 📌 Dr. Judith Pool discovery of cryoprecipitate in the 1960s was a breakthrough in the treatment of haemophilia. 📌 Dr. Carl-Bertil Laurell discovered that an inherited lack of Alpha 1-antitrypsin could lead to emphysema. The plasma protein therapeutics industry is deeply rooted in scientific research and technological advancement. PPTA member companies follow the science to drive innovation and ensure the highest standards for donors and patients. https://lnkd.in/edf2Rbwp Kedrion Biopharma Takeda Grifols
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🫱🫲🏾 In a world where people are often losing touch with their local communities, we feel that being neighborly is more important than ever. At Kedrion, these neighbors include the people we work with, the communities where we operate, and, of course, our donors and patients. 💪 Explore how we “walk the talk” when it comes to social responsibility at: https://lnkd.in/dP8JnpX5 #WeAreKedrion #TogetherWeGrow #annualreport #socialresponsability
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✨ What makes Kedrion more than just a business? 🌍 It's our incredible global community of dedicated people, united by shared values and a powerful mission to help those suffering from serious and rare health conditions. 💪 Meet our colleagues as they explain the shared values that drive us: https://lnkd.in/dP8JnpX5 #WeAreKedrion #TogetherWeGrow #annualreport #respect
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Where does science intersect with humanity? Through innovation. At Kedrion, we consistently expand our knowledge to find new and better ways to address rare diseases. With so little known about these conditions, every new understanding becomes a crucial resource to develop and share. 💪🔬 Discover how we’re pioneering scientific innovation and transforming lives: https://lnkd.in/dP8JnpX5 #WeAreKedrion #TogetherWeGrow #AnnualReport #Innovation
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For a person suffering from a rare condition like Hemophilia, the experience and challenges are very real. 💪This is why at Kedrion, we are committed to providing these patients with the attention and care they deserve. 🔎 Explore our digital Annual Report to hear the testimonies of people affected by rare diseases: https://lnkd.in/dP8JnpX5 #WeAreKedrion #TogetherWeGrow #AnnualReport #PatientCare