Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy is Professor of Transfusion Medicine at the University of Oxford and Consultant Haematologist for NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He provides leadership for hospital transfusion and immunohaematology services at Oxford University Hospitals.

Education:

• MD from St. Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College, University of London

His research focuses on blood transfusion safety, leveraging technology and systematic reviews to improve clinical practices. His work has influenced NHS policies, including the Quality, Innovation and Productivity (QIPP) initiative, with potential annual savings exceeding £50 million if implemented nationwide.

Scientific Awards:

• Kenneth Goldsmith Award (British Blood Transfusion Society)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath)
• Fellow of the Faculty of Pathologists (FFPath)

Murphy has secured numerous research grants and co-edited all five editions of Practical Transfusion Medicine. He co-founded the NHSBT Clinical Studies Unit, the Transfusion Evidence Library, and led the BEST Collaborative international research group (2014–2018). His leadership roles include chairing the NICE blood transfusion guideline (2015) and serving as AABB President (2019).

Labs & Teams:

• Murphy, Roberts and Stanworth Group (Oxford Clinical Research in Transfusion Medicine)
• NHSBT Clinical Studies Unit
• BEST Collaborative
• Transfusion Evidence Library