The Blood Project is inviting contributions to our Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) Module, a one-of-a-kind educational hub that brings together every dimension of this fascinating disorder, from molecular biology to medical humanities.
About the TTP
Our TTP module provides a 360° view of the disease, unlike anything else available in one place.
It includes both traditional and non-traditional perspectives:
- Core topics: diagnosis, pathophysiology, management, and prognosis
- Beyond the clinic: history of medicine, evolutionary medicine, comparative physiology, patient experiences, and the humanities
Each module uses multimedia formats to engage learners of all backgrounds:
- Tutorials with integrated text and graphics
- Infographics and short explainer videos
- Podcasts and case studies
- Quizzes and journal clubs
- Artistic and ethical reflections on blood and disease
- Pocket guides and patient resources
How You Can Contribute
We welcome proposals from hematologists, physicians in other specialties, and trainees interested in sharing their insights or creative ideas.
You may:
- Add to existing module “spokes” (e.g., case studies, peripheral smears, quizzes, or patient information)
- Propose new content such as:
- Podcasts featuring patients and clinicians
- Humanities- or art-inspired pieces
- Ethical discussions (e.g., transfusion refusal, clinical trial design in TTP)
All proposals will be reviewed by the module co-editors. If there’s a good fit, contributors will be invited to develop their piece in collaboration with our editorial team.
- Accepted authors will be credited on the website and receive an honorarium of up to $250.
- Please note: proposal submission does not guarantee publication; all content will undergo editorial review and revision before acceptance.
Submit Your Proposal
To express interest or submit a brief proposal, email:
📧 randyrodriguez@gse.harvard.edu
We look forward to partnering with you to expand this flagship module and showcase the many dimensions of TTP, from the bedside to the humanities, from the microscope to the imagination.