The Gordon Research Seminar on Cell Biology of Megakaryocytes and Platelets is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas. The focus of this meeting is to bring together young investigators to present their latest innovative work towards advancing our understanding of megakaryocyte and platelet formation and function. Through career oriented presentations and round table discussion with both academic and pharmaceutical leaders in their field, this GRS will also provide young investigators with valuable career advice from experts conducting basic, translational and pharmaceutical research.