Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 2, 2026

Intravital Microscopy of Leukocyte-endothelial and Platelet-leukocyte Interactions in Mesenterial Veins in Mice
Published on: August 13, 2015
Gustav Born: pioneer in imaging platelet and leukocyte biology
Simon J Cleary1,2, Clive P Page1
1a Sackler Institute of Pulmonary Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science , King's College London , London , UK.
Abstract:
Gustav Born achieved scientific fame for his application of light transmission aggregometry to the study of platelet function, but also led interdisciplinary research teams in pioneering quantitative in vivo imaging studies of platelet aggregation and leukocyte adhesion, and in conducting the first research into the biomechanical factors underlying atherosclerotic plaque rupture. Gus Born also communicated both current research findings and an integrated understanding of cardiovascular biology to a wide audience through acting as scientific advisor on several television productions. Using footage from two of these films, we discuss Gustav Born's scientific achievements and legacy.
Related Concept Videos
The Born-Haber Cycle
Imaging Biological Samples with Optical Microscopy
In optical microscopy, the specimen to be viewed is placed on a glass slide and clipped on the stage...
Disorders of Leukocytes
Leukopenia may result from bone marrow disorders, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. For example, conditions such as multiple myeloma and aplastic anemia can impair the bone marrow's ability to produce adequate leukocytes. Similarly, autoimmune diseases like lupus and viral infections such as HIV can prompt the immune...
Classification of Leukocytes
Neutrophils are the most abundant type of granular leukocytes, comprising 50-70% of all leukocytes. They feature small, evenly distributed granules and a...
What is Conservation Biology?
Structure and Function of Leukocytes
White blood cells protect the body...

