Richard Buka

I am a haematology doctor and clinical research fellow at the University of Birmingham. I am currently undertaking my PhD studying the mechanisms by which platelets are activated in vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia with thrombosis, a new disorder that emerged as a consequence of adenoviral vector vaccination against COVID-19. I am passionate about collaborative research and research skills training and chair HaemSTAR, the UK's network of haematology registrars interested in non-malignant haematology. I also make a regular podcast called Don't Just Read the Guidelines where I interview, and give a platform to, up and coming doctors and scientists to share their work and ideas. If you would like to read more from me, head to my blog: classicalcompass.substack.com.