Samia Tufaha started her PhD at Synapse Research Institute in September 2025, where she joined the fibrinolysis team. Her project focuses on the development of novel approaches to study plasmin generation and its role in fibrinolysis. She aims to achieve an advanced understanding of (patho)physiological fibrinolytic mechanisms and contribute to the development of improved diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies.
In June 2025, she graduated with a Master in Science in Biomedical Sciences (Physiology) with Industrial Placement from the University of Aberdeen (UK), achieving First Class Honours. During her undergraduate degree, she participated in a cancer immunology-based honours project, before developing a strong interest in haemostasis and fibrinolysis following a 12-month research placement at the Synapse Research Institute and a 2-month internship in Professor Nicola Mutch’s laboratory (Aberdeen, UK).
