Thrombosis

In 1976 a delegation from The Upjohn Company contacted one of us (H.J.D.) and proposed the idea for a workshop on animal and human models in thrombosis research. The reasons for choosing this subject were the rapid proliferation of animal and human models, the growing demand for interpretation of the data generated by numerous studies, and the increasing emphasis on the platelet-vessel wall interaction. It was agreed that a critical review of this field was needed. The Upjohn Company, which is involved in designing therapies for intervention in thrombosis, felt it worthwhile to sponsor the Workshop to gather and share with others working in this field as much information as possible on the suitability of different animal and human models. The 2-day Brook Lodge Conference on Animal and Human Models in Thrombosis Research was held October 10-11, 1977, at Augusta, Michigan.