{"id":93,"date":"2026-04-12T18:15:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T18:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloodspeed.org\/?page_id=93"},"modified":"2026-04-19T15:26:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T15:26:34","slug":"request-a-unit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bloodspeed.org\/index.php\/request-a-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"Request a unit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a2902c9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-bf39098c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c3356f6f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Access <em>Blood<strong>Speed<\/strong><\/em> for research use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BloodSpeed is currently available to collaborators as a <strong>research-use platform<\/strong>, enabling direct measurement of red blood cell oxygen-handling kinetics in laboratory and clinical research settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are working with partners across blood banking, haematology, and critical care to generate real-world data and explore how functional measurements of red blood cells can inform decision-making and improve outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3e2b038e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:0.6;text-transform:uppercase;writing-mode:vertical-rl\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-style-section-2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-07e4d118 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex is-style-section-2--1\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can provide <strong>research-use units of BloodSpeed at production cost<\/strong> to support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Translational and clinical research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood banking and transfusion studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluation of red blood cell function in disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development and validation of blood-related technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each unit is supplied with guidance on setup and operation, and we work closely with collaborators to ensure effective deployment and data interpretation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who this is for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are particularly interested in working with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clinical research groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood services and transfusion laboratories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic laboratories in physiology and haematology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial partners developing blood technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your work involves red blood cells, oxygen delivery, or related systems, BloodSpeed can provide a new functional dimension to your measurements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request a unit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enquire about access to a BloodSpeed unit, please contact us by <a href=\"mailto:pawel.swietach@dpag.ox.ac.uk\">email<\/a> with a brief description of your intended use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We aim to respond promptly and will follow up to discuss suitability, availability, and next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to providing units, we are open to collaborative projects that advance the understanding and application of red blood cell function in health and disease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Access BloodSpeed for research use BloodSpeed is currently available to collaborators as a research-use platform, enabling direct measurement of red blood cell oxygen-handling kinetics in laboratory and clinical research settings. 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