PhD, AFHEA
Advanced Research Fellow
- 51cg
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- Email Address
- c.s.whyte@abdn.ac.uk
- Telephone Number
- +44 (0)1224 437897
- Office Address
Lab 1.33 Office 3.47:6
Institute of Medical Sciences
- School/Department
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition


Biography
I am an Advanced Research Fellow at the Aberdeen Cardiovascular and Diabetes Centre, Institute of Medical Science. I obtained my PhD in Medical Sciences at Rowett Research Institute of Nutrition and Health through the 51cg. My research to date has focused on cellular regulation of fibrinolysis with a particular interest in the role of platelets in directing this process. I have also investigated fibrinolytic dysregulation in disease situations including COVID-19, DVT and stroke. I was the first recipient of Friends of Anchor's Transition to Independence Fellowship and I am currently funded by the British Heart Foundation to investigate dysregulated fibrinolysis in cancer associated thrombosis.
Qualifications
- PhD Medical Sciences2009 - 51cg
Memberships and Affiliations
- Internal Memberships
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University Research Committee - ECR Representative
Nvision Researcher Development Network Committee
Postdoctoral Research Committee - Institute of Medical Sciences Representative
School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition Health and Safety Committee - ECR Representative
- External Memberships
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British Society for Haemostasis and Thrombosis Committee
Vice-Chair - International Society for Fibrinolysis and Proteolysis
Membership Committee - International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Latest Publications
ADAMTS13 fusion constructs with dual activity against VWF: a novel strategy for iTTP
Journal of Thrombosis and HaemostasisContributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI:
Plg-R KT facilitates plasminogen incorporation and restrains thrombus growth under arterial shear in mice
Molecular MedicineContributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI:
Colchicine acutely reduces liver-secreted inflammatory and metabolic proteins in blood
European Journal of Pharmacology, vol. 1020, 178725Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI:
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Cancer-Associated Thrombosis (CAT); mechanisms and treatment options
Thrombosis Journal, vol. 23, no. 1, 116Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI:
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Endothelial cell source dictates the expression and release of fibrinolytic markers in a proinflammatory environment
Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, vol. 9, no. 5, 102929Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI:
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Prizes and Awards
D. Collen Young Investigator Award runner up 2023
D. Collen Young Investigator Award runner up 2018
- Research
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Supervision
Previous PhD students (second supervisor):
Dr Joanne Mitchell
Dr Gael Morrow
Dr Fahad Alshehri
Dr Steven Humphreys
Dr Anuj Narwal
Supervisees
- MR KIERAN POCKNELL
- DR TAREQ AL TARAWNI
- MR JACK PARTRIDGE
Funding and Grants
Current Funding as Principal Investigator:
Defining the role of fibrinolytic dysregulation in breast cancer associated thrombosis. The British Heart Foundation. Co-Investigators Prof Valerie Speirs and Prof Nicola Mutch.
Current Funding as Co-Investigator:
Bleeding after childbirth – exploring abnormal blood clotting and how to treat it. Chief Scientist Office. PI: Prof Nicola J Mutch. Co-I Dr Mairead Black, Dr Lucy De Lloyd, Prof Peter Collins, Dr Sarah Bell.
Arterial Thrombosis In Type II Diabetes: A Role For Impaired Fibrinolysis. Medical Research Scotland. PI: Prof Nicola J Mutch. Co-I Dr Dana Huskens.
Targeting impaired Fibrinolysis in Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Path to Better Treatment. Heart Research UK. PI: Prof Nicola Mutch. Co-I Prof Diana Gorog.
S100A8/A9 as a novel regulator of fibrinolysis in thromboinflammation. The British Heart Foundation. PI: Prof Nicola J Mutch, Co-Is Dr Julie Rayes and Dr Alexander Brill.
The role of vascular endothelial cells in dictating local fibrinolytic potential and thrombo-inflammatory complications. Medical Research Scotland. PI: Prof Nicola Mutch.
- Teaching
- Publications
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Exposure of plasminogen and a novel plasminogen receptor, Plg-RKT, on activated human and murine platelets
Blood, vol. 137, no. 2, pp. 248–257Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI:
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Physiology of haemostasis: Plasmin-antiplasmin system
Trauma Induced Coagulopathy. Moore, H., Neal, M., Moore, E. (eds.). Springer, pp. 53-74, 22 pagesChapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Chapters- [ONLINE] DOI:
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A new pedigree with thrombomodulin-associated coagulopathy in which delayed fibrinolysis is partially attenuated by co-inherited TAFI deficiency
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, vol. 18, no. 9, pp. 2209-2214Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI:
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Fibrinolytic abnormalities in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and versatility of thrombolytic drugs to treat COVID‐19
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, vol. 18, no. 7, pp. 1548-1555Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI:
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Functional plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 is retained on the activated platelet membrane following platelet activation
Haematologica, vol. 105, no. 5Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI:
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Platelet-Mediated Modulation of Fibrinolysis
Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis, vol. 43, no. 2, pp. 115-128Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI:
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Polyphosphate delays fibrin polymerisation and alters the mechanical properties of the fibrin network
Thrombosis and Haemostasis, vol. 116, no. 5, pp. 897-903Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI:
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Altered fibrinolysis in autosomal dominant thrombomodulin-associated coagulopathy
Blood, vol. 128, no. 14, pp. 1879-1883Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE]
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Plasminogen associates with phosphatidylserine-exposing platelets and contributes to thrombus lysis under flow
Blood, vol. 125, no. 16, pp. 2568 - 2578Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI:
Functional factor XIII-A is exposed on the stimulated platelet surface
Blood, vol. 124, no. 26, pp. 3982–3990Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: