Ashley Dennison

Abstract The human spleen plays a critical role in clearing bacteria from the bloodstream, particularly during septicaemia; yet the cellular mechanisms underlying this function remain poorly defined. Using a dual translational approach including ex vivo perfusion of human spleens and splenic primary cell cultures, we identify a previously unrecognised division of tasks in splenic antibacterial defence.

I’ve spent the last decade consulting in communications and with each passing year I’ve learned more and more about using LinkedIn to support my positioning and growth. It frustrates me to see many of my fellow consultants underutilizing the platform or making easily fixable mistakes. While the platform has its limitations, LinkedIn can be an incredibly valuable tool for forging new connections, converting connections into prospects and staying top of mind for those prospects.

We refer to the publication by Jones et al.1 audaciously described as being “the UK consensus position” on the treatment of pancreatic cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. A consensus statement certainly has no hard and fast definition. It can range from 2 people publishing the result of a casual discussion to an elaborate process involving DELPHI and AGREE methodology.