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X-Inactivation / Lyonization and Skewing: How Females May Possibly Manifest X-Linked Bleeding Disorders

By Jeanette Kizer-Jones, MA, ED




About the Author

Jeanette Kizer-Jones, MA, ED, is a Territory Account Executive at LUX Infusion. With a master’s and two bachelor’s degrees in education, she is a passionate advocate for issues related to bleeding disorders. Additionally, she is a certified Mental Health First Aider. Before joining LUX Infusion, Jeanette managed education for HFA and its Blood Sisterhood program. She previously held a position with her local bleeding disorders organization. Earlier in her career, Jeanette taught academic English to international university students. Jeanette resides in a historic town in Oklahoma with her children and pets. She enjoys anthropology, cinema, and music, but her favorite pastime is traveling. Jeanette, along with her son and daughter, has an ultra-rare bleeding disorder known as platelet-dense (delta) granular deficiency.

Jeanette can be contacted at: 405-229-0855, jeanette.jones@luxinfusion.com.


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