Paul has an established track record in innovation and medical technology. He studied and trained at the Universities of Aberdeen and Leicester, before working as a Consultant Vascular at the University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital. He spent 14 years there and published over 130 papers in peer reviewed journals. He has undertaken the role of Chief and/or Principal Investigator in over 20 industry-sponsored clinical trials ranging from haemostasis to aortic surgery. He has been Medical Director for several successful companies, including Haemostatix (UK), Inotec AMD (UK) and Pedra (Singapore).