Videos for the Birmingham Platelet Group
Whether you're interested in meeting one of our research group, or getting a behind-the-scenes view of our platelet research, we have the video for you.
Interviews with members of the Birmingham Platelet Group
Alexandre Slater
Alex Slater is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Birmingham. His background consists of studying protein-protein interactions and protein structure.
Evelyn Garlick
Evelyn Garlick is a PhD student focussing on using advanced and super resolution microscopy techniques to investigate the role of actin dynamics on adenosine receptor organisation.
Foteini Nafsika Damaskinaki
Foteini Nafsika Damaskinaki is a PhD student. Her project is aimed at the development of novel fluorescent tools, and the methodology to study a new biological target in platelets for safer antithrombotic drugs.
Joshua Bourne
Joshia Bourne is a 2nd year PhD student investigating how platelets interact with white blood cells during infections.
Luis Moran
Luis Moran is enrolled on a Joint European Doctorate focussing on the development of potent and specific inhibitors against CLEC-2, a platelet receptor involved in the development of thrombosis on the venous system. This project is funded by the European Union Horizon 2020 research innovation programme.
Martina Colicchia
Martina is a PhD student funded by the Wellcome Trust. She is studying platelet-immune cell interaction during sepsis in the context of cardiovascular diseases and ageing.
Rachel Stapley
Rachel is a final year PhD student funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). She is studying how genes can influence health and disease with a particular interest in cardiovascular and circulatory disorders.
Jack Yule
Jack is a 2nd year PhD student investigating novel gene variants in the platelet surface receptor GPIb-IX-V.
Spotlight on our Platelet Research
Understanding the Role of Platelets in Sepsis
Dr Julie Rayes and Dr Paul Harrison discuss their research into the role of platelets in sepsis and how the research can go onto benefit patients.
A Collaborative Approach to Platelet Research
Learn how the Birmingham Platelet Group and COMPARE work collaboratively.
Platelets in thrombosis and bleeding
The Birmingham Platelet Group discuss the role of platelets in certain medical conditions and how their research can go onto benefit patients.
Platelets in Inflammatory Disease
What role do platelets have in inflammatory disease? Members of the Birmingham Platelet Group explain how their research can shed some light onto this question.
New Anti Platelet Drugs for Cardiovascular Disease and Thrombosis
The team speak about how the Birmingham Platelet Group plan to work towards developing a new drug to treat blood clots.
