Session 7: Diagnostic and management of dense granule deficiency including Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome
Session 7: Diagnostic and management of dense granule deficiency including Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome
Speakers: Manal Ibrahim Kosta
Manal Ibrahim-Kosta is an Associate Professor at Aix-Marseille University and works in the Department of Biological Hematology and Hemostasis at Timone Hospital in Marseille.
She is actively involved in the diagnosis of inherited platelet disorders, with particular expertise in platelet function assessment and molecular diagnostics at the French national Network for Rares haemostatics disorders, in Marseille.
She conducts translational research within INSERM- Unit 1263- Center for CardioVascular and Nutrition Research (C2VN) in Marseille, France, focusing on the functional characterization of novel gene variants associated with inherited platelet disorders. Her work aims to bridge fundamental discoveries and clinical applications to improve patient care and outcomes.
She is a member of the Scientific Committee of the International Society for Laboratory Hematology (ISLH), Hemostasis and Platelets, since 2025.