Dr. Josep Antoni Grifols i Lucas
A celebrated scientist and pioneer of the plasmapheresis technique.
Dr. Josep Antoni Grifols i Lucas
Josep Antoni Grifols i Lucas, a hematologist and entrepreneur, was born in Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalonia, Spain, in 1916. He played a pivotal role in the founding of Laboratorios Grifols in 1940, along with his father, Josep Antoni Grifols i Roig, and his brother, Víctor Grifols i Lucas.
Then in year 1951, Josep Antoni developed plasmapheresis technique, which consists of separating blood plasma from whole blood and returning the blood cells to the donor - a safe procedure that remains in widespread use today.
Josep Antoni Grifols i Lucas died from leukemia on October 10, 1958, at age 41. He is remembered for his tireless research in hematology and for establishing the basis of plasmapheresis, a technique of obtaining plasma proteins. Plasma proteins are used in medicines to help treat people with certain rare, chronic and genetic conditions.
Grifols
Grifols is a leading global healthcare company. Their trusted and innovative plasma-derived medicines, other biopharmaceuticals and solutions in transfusion medicine enable millions of patients around the world to lead more productive lives.
Essential plasma-derived medicines enable patients with rare and chronic diseases, to lead healthier lives. Grifols produces lifesaving medicines, thanks to the generosity of plasma donors. Grifols is also a leader in transfusion medicine, helping ensure the safety of the world's blood supply. In addition, we provide biological materials, for life-science research and further manufacturing.
Livesaving Plasma
Plasma is more than just a component of blood - it's the basis for some of the world's most critical lifesaving medicines. Grifols uses plasma donations to develop medicines that help save and improve lives. The medicines developed from plasma can provide better treatment and improved quality of life for patients who need emergency or preventive medicine.
Grifols uses plasma donations to develop medicines that help save and improve lives.
Blood Donation Makes a Difference
The collection of whole blood at one of Grifols Blood Donation centers is used to support the therapeutic and diagnostic industries in the production of testing and diagnostic tools that contribute to saving and improving lives.