Paul Vulliamy

Dr. Paul Vulliamy is a Clinical Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Trauma Surgeon at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the Blizard Institute's Centre for Neuroscience, Surgery and Trauma. He graduated from Newcastle University in 2009 with distinction, completed surgical training in London, and earned a PhD in Trauma Sciences from Queen Mary University in 2019. His academic trajectory includes an NIHR Clinical Lectureship and subspecialty fellowship in Major Trauma Surgery.

Vulliamy leads research in trauma-induced coagulopathy and platelet biology, focusing on:

• Post-injury platelet dysfunction and organ failure mechanisms
• Platelet responses to damage signals and immune interactions
• Development of diagnostic assays for trauma coagulopathies

He directs the ACIT study (over 2,500 patients) and co-founded the National Trauma Research and Innovation Collaborative.

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on trauma hematology, with recent work examining platelet dynamics (2024), mitochondrial transfer mechanisms (2025), and thrombocytopenia patterns (2025). Clinical translation includes studies on tranexamic acid dosing and trauma laparotomy outcomes.

Awards include:

• Wellcome Trust Early Career Award (2024) for organ failure research
• Apothecaries Prize (2022)
• QMUL Life Sciences Image Award

He coordinates medical student placements, supervises MSc dissertations (including student Ella Ykema), and leads public engagement initiatives. As PI of the ACIT II study and INTRN member, he collaborates internationally on trauma research.