Dr Paul Harrison

Supervisor Details

Contact Details

Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham

Scientific Background

Research Interests

Dr Harrison is researching into the influence of traumatic injury and burns on the systemic inflammatory response with a particular focus on haemostatic and thrombotic parameters. He is also a member of the Birmingham platelet group and the Genotyping and Phenotyping of Platelets Study (GAPP). His main interests are platelet biology, thrombopoeisis, platelet function testing, extracellular vesicles and regenerative medicine.

Scientific Inspiration

Dr Carl Sagan – inspirational presenter of the TV series Cosmos.

Research Groups

Centre for Trauma Sciences Research

Supervision Style

In three words or phrases: Student centred, spontaneous, collaborative.

Provision of Training

I prefer to take responsibility for your technical training at first, leading to more independence later.

Progression Monitoring and Management

I like to be kept up to date, and will expect to see evidence of data generation results on a regular basis.

Communication

I am happy to discuss any issues and problem solve anything that may be impacting your ability to fulfil your potential or my/our expectations.

In a group meeting

At least once per week

In year 1 of PhD study

At least once per week

In year 2 of PhD study

At least once per fortnight

In year 3 of PhD study

At least once per month

The meetings will be a mixture of face to face, via video chat or telephone and I am usually contactable for an instant response (if required) on every working day.

Working Pattern

The timing of work in my lab is completely flexible, and (other than attending pre-arranged meetings), I expect students to manage their own time.

Notice Period for Feedback

I need at least 1 week’s notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.

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