Biomedical Research

MAHSC: Pilot study: Non-Invasive measuring of Advanced Oxidation Protein Products to monitor response to exercise Oct 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Importance of biomarkers in intervention: Previously, our work has shown significant improvements to vascular function and metabolic measures despite BMI remaining in the morbidly obese range REF ADAM. This work required invasive measurements ranging... Read More about MAHSC: Pilot study: Non-Invasive measuring of Advanced Oxidation Protein Products to monitor response to exercise.

Kidscan placement studentship 2024-25 (Jones) Jun 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025
Plant derived chemicals have been used for millennia for the treatment of a variety of diseases, with these compounds leading to some of the most clinically utilised drugs today. However, plant remain an underexploited and untapped resource for the d... Read More about Kidscan placement studentship 2024-25 (Jones).

Supramolecular pattering of multifunctional interfaces from radical grafting reactions Mar 20, 2024 - Mar 19, 2025
The ability the create interfaces comprising multiple chemical functionalities that are spatially arranged on the nanoscale in a well-defined and predetermined manner has applications in a wide range of fields. Here we aim to use supramolecular archi... Read More about Supramolecular pattering of multifunctional interfaces from radical grafting reactions.

Kidscan placement studentship 2024-25 (Lehr) Jun 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025
Acute leukaemia is a common form of childhood cancer.1 Treatment of acute leukaemia generally involves multidrug treatment protocols, which have dramatically increased survival rates from 10% several decades ago to over 65% today.2, 3 However, such t... Read More about Kidscan placement studentship 2024-25 (Lehr).

Kidscan placement studentship 2024-25 (Magwaza) Jun 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025
The overall objective of this project is the evaluation in vitro and comparative analysis of absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination and toxicity (ADMEtox) of FDA-approved drugs for re-purposing in cancer.
Additionally, computational ADME... Read More about Kidscan placement studentship 2024-25 (Magwaza).

Kidscan placement studentship 2024-25 (Sayan/Abubaker) Jun 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025
Phytochemicals, which are bioactive compounds derived from plants, can potentially possess anti-cancer properties. Our recent extraction of phytochemicals from Astragalus angustifolius revealed promising characteristics: notably, it demonstrates sign... Read More about Kidscan placement studentship 2024-25 (Sayan/Abubaker).

Investigating the molecular drivers of drug transport and resistance in Non-Tsetse Transmitted Animal Trypanosomes (NTTAT) Sep 25, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
The overall aim is to establish whether the T. brucei drug transporter models, which identified the TbAT1 and TbAQP2 transporters as chief determinants for diamidine and arsenical resistance apply to T. evansi and T. equiperdum, and whether mutations... Read More about Investigating the molecular drivers of drug transport and resistance in Non-Tsetse Transmitted Animal Trypanosomes (NTTAT).

Optimised Production of Theranostic Isotopes of Copper and Scandium (OPTICS) Nov 13, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025
The project are will focus on the following challenges relating to medical radionuclide production:
a) Developing new target enrichment and manufacturing techniques
b) Improving the outputs of existing irradiation techniques
c) Improving or develo... Read More about Optimised Production of Theranostic Isotopes of Copper and Scandium (OPTICS).

IBIC Relationship Development Scheme: Decoding Kombucha: Transforming Gut Health Through Innovation Nov 11, 2024 - May 31, 2025
This project aims to transform the kombucha market in the North West of the UK by reverse engineering a healthy gut culture. This innovation will allow local production of bespoke healthy gut soft drinks, catering to major UK supermarket chains that... Read More about IBIC Relationship Development Scheme: Decoding Kombucha: Transforming Gut Health Through Innovation.

IBIC Relationship Development Scheme: HopCycle: Brewing a Greener Fu7ure Nov 1, 2024 - Apr 1, 2025
Currently, after dry hopping brewers dump the hops down the drain after they are done with them. This is common practice for craft brewers. For a mediun size brewery, involves about 20-40kg per tank (which is approx. £400-800 per tank). The hops that... Read More about IBIC Relationship Development Scheme: HopCycle: Brewing a Greener Fu7ure.

The European Ageing Network: Scoping visits Dec 2, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
To support ageing related studies EuroAgeNet are providing funding up to £2500 to undertake or host scoping visits to establish and strengthen relationships with nominated European partner institutions. The funding call will provide 80% of the funds... Read More about The European Ageing Network: Scoping visits.

The European Ageing Network: Training & Exchange Nov 29, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
The European Ageing Network (EuroAgeNet) is providing funding to facilitate exchange visits and training for research and technical staff, including early career researchers, in ageing. The funding call will provide 80% of the funds for this, while A... Read More about The European Ageing Network: Training & Exchange.

Projects (21)