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Supervisor	Research Opportunities	School	Department
Prof Wafa Al-Jamal School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of: Biologics Immunotherapy Tumour microenvironment Non-thermal electroporation Targeted delivery/Theranosti... nanomedicine, cancer, immunotherapy, theranostics, biologics, targeted drug delivery, gene delivery, microfluidics	Open to PhD applications in the field of: Biologics Immunotherapy Tumour microenvironment Non-thermal electroporation Targeted delivery/Theranostics Smart and novel nanomaterials Prostate and pancreatic cancer	School of Pharmacy
Professor Gavin Andrews School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of preclinical oral dose development including targeted Drug delivery Amorphous solid dispersions Hot-Melt E...	Open to PhD applications in the field of preclinical oral dose development including targeted Drug delivery Amorphous solid dispersions Hot-Melt Extrusion 3D printing Continuous processing and PAT.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Heather Barry School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of health services research, primary care, prescribing, medicines optimisation, older people. primary care, older people, prescribing, medicines optimisation, health services research	Open to PhD applications in the field of health services research, primary care, prescribing, medicines optimisation, older people.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Peter Boyd School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of pharmaceutical science and engineering. Injection molding, additive manufacturing, thermoplastic, silicone elastomers, combination devices, vaginal rings, implants, patches, biomaterials.	Open to PhD applications in the field of pharmaceutical science and engineering.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Niamh Buckley School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer research Personalised medicine Biomarkers Novel treatment options	Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer research Personalised medicine Biomarkers Novel treatment options	School of Pharmacy
Dr Roberta Burden School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Protease biology Inhibitor development (small molecule and biological inhibitors) Protease, Cathepsin, Cancer, Tumour, Microenvironment, Metastasis, Drug Discovery, Biomarker, Inflammation, Angiogenesis.	Open to PhD applications in the field of Protease biology Inhibitor development (small molecule and biological inhibitors)	School of Pharmacy
Dr James Burrows School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of the biology, characterisation and therapeutic targeting of mammalian and microbial proteases. USP17 as a ... protease, ubiquitin, deubiquitinase, cancer, bacteria, trafficking	Open to PhD applications in the field of the biology, characterisation and therapeutic targeting of mammalian and microbial proteases. USP17 as a therapeutic target in cancer Targeting bacterial proteases as an antimicrobial strategy Endocytosis and trafficking of nanoparticles	School of Pharmacy
Dr Sheiliza Carmali School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Protein-drug delivery Biocatalysis Polymer-based protein engineering Biomaterials Stimuli-responsive or s...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Protein-drug delivery Biocatalysis Polymer-based protein engineering Biomaterials Stimuli-responsive or smart materials Bio-inspired and biomimetic systems for drug delivery	School of Pharmacy
Dr Louise Carson School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Biomaterial design, synthesis and characterisation Host-material inflammatory response (cell biology) Mic...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Biomaterial design, synthesis and characterisation Host-material inflammatory response (cell biology) Microbiological evaluation of biomaterials (bacterial biofilm formation)	School of Pharmacy
Professor Tianbao Chen School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Peptide science Antibiotic-resistance Anti-cancer drug development	Open to PhD applications in the field of Peptide science Antibiotic-resistance Anti-cancer drug development	School of Pharmacy
Dr Caoimhe Clerkin School of Pharmacy Caoimhe’s scientific research is interdisciplinary and built around the key themes of medicinal chemistry and drug transportation. Her research uti... Nanotechnology Drug Delivery, Lipid Nanocapsules, Liposomes, smartCrystals, Skin, Antioxidants, Anti-Inflammatory Agents	Caoimhe’s scientific research is interdisciplinary and built around the key themes of medicinal chemistry and drug transportation. Her research utilises modern biotechnology to understand the expression and activity of key transporter proteins and their role in the pathology of various inflammatory diseases. Caoimhe is a member of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientist (AAPS), the American Physiological Society and COST Action. Caoimhe is also the proud recipient of Trinity College Post-graduate Scholarship which aims to merit students based on academic merit.	School of Pharmacy
Professor Jonathan Coulter School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of: Nanopharmaceuticals High-Z radiosensitisers Tumour metabolism Tumour microenvironment Targeted delivery ... nanomedicine, tumour biology, radiobiology, hypoxia, tumour metabolism	Open to PhD applications in the field of: Nanopharmaceuticals High-Z radiosensitisers Tumour metabolism Tumour microenvironment Targeted delivery Radiopharmaceuticals Radiobiology Targeted Immunotherapy	School of Pharmacy
Professor Ryan Donnelly School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Microneedles/microarray patches Minimally-invasive patient monitoring/diagnosis Transdermal drug delivery...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Microneedles/microarray patches Minimally-invasive patient monitoring/diagnosis Transdermal drug delivery, including biomolecules, vaccine delivery, photodynamic therapy, nanomedicine delivery, HIV treatment and prevention Delivery of therapeutics for tropical diseases and rare conditions.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Fiona Furlong School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer pharmacology Breast and Ovarian cancer Mechanism of drug action Chemoresistance Stratification bio...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer pharmacology Breast and Ovarian cancer Mechanism of drug action Chemoresistance Stratification biomarker development Cell and molecular biology	School of Pharmacy
Dr Yi Ge School of Pharmacy Dr Yi Ge’s recent and current research interests and activities, with a focus on the interdisciplinary area at the interfaces of Pharmacy/Pharmaceu...	Dr Yi Ge’s recent and current research interests and activities, with a focus on the interdisciplinary area at the interfaces of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Science, Biomedical Science, Chemistry and Nanotechnology, mainly include: Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine Molecular Imprinting and Smart Materaials Biosensors and Advanced Sensing Technology Theranostics and Drug Delivery Open to PhD and MRes/MPhil applications in all of the above fields.	School of Pharmacy
Professor Brendan Gilmore School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Biofilm microbiology Antimicrobial discovery Bacterial protease biochemistry Host pathogen interactions M...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Biofilm microbiology Antimicrobial discovery Bacterial protease biochemistry Host pathogen interactions Microbial biocatalysis.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Deirdre Gilpin School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Respiratory microbiology and molecular biology Antimicrobial discovery and repurposing.	Open to PhD applications in the field of Respiratory microbiology and molecular biology Antimicrobial discovery and repurposing.	School of Pharmacy
Professor Lezley-Anne Hanna School of Pharmacy I am not currently accepting PhD students. pharmacy education; preparedness for practice; undergraduate students; learning, teaching and assessment.	I am not currently accepting PhD students.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Taher Hatahet School of Pharmacy Research projects typically involve: Poorly water-soluble and BCS class 2 drug delivery using nanotechnology Biopharmaceuticals, peptides, and lar... lipid nanocapsules, liposomes, Nanocrystals, skin, topical application	Research projects typically involve: Poorly water-soluble and BCS class 2 drug delivery using nanotechnology Biopharmaceuticals, peptides, and large molecules drug delivery using nanotechnology Physicochemical characterization of formulations In vitro cellular testing of drugs and formulations (safety, activity, and proof of concept) With potential collaborations on in vivo conceptualization and synthesis of ligands for drug targeting.	School of Pharmacy
Professor Carmel Hughes School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of primary care, prescribing, older people, medicines optimisation. Most projects which students undert... Primary care; older people; long-term care; evidence-based health care; prescribing; intervention development; global health	Open to PhD applications in the field of primary care, prescribing, older people, medicines optimisation. Most projects which students undertake are mixed methods in nature i.e using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, including trials.	School of Pharmacy
Professor David S. Jones FREng School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Novel bioactive biomaterials as implants Implantable (mucoadhesive) drug delivery systems for application...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Novel bioactive biomaterials as implants Implantable (mucoadhesive) drug delivery systems for application to the oral cavity, vagina and eye Novel engineering strategies for improved medical device and dosage form performance	School of Pharmacy
Dr Mary-Carmel Kearney School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Proprietary Dispensing Responding to Symptoms.	Open to PhD applications in the field of Proprietary Dispensing Responding to Symptoms.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Stephen Kelly School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of microbiome science and its impact on human health. This includes the influence of microbiomes in different... microbiome, infection, antimicrobial resistance	Open to PhD applications in the field of microbiome science and its impact on human health. This includes the influence of microbiomes in different disease states, on various medications, and in the context of infection and AMR.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Vicky Kett School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of pharmaceutics, vaccine technology, mucosal and thermal analysis including amorphous and polymorphic system...	Open to PhD applications in the field of pharmaceutics, vaccine technology, mucosal and thermal analysis including amorphous and polymorphic systems. Novel mucosal delivery of biofilm penetrating antibiotics Vaccine delivery via mucosal routes Novel spray-dried powders for delivery to the lung	School of Pharmacy
Prof Dimitrios Lamprou School of Pharmacy If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in one of our research areas, and you have already secured your own funding (e.g., government source, cha... Nanomedicines, lab-on-a-chip, microfluidic, Biosensors, Diagnostics, Medical implants, tissue engineering, sustainability, 4D Printing, Bioprinting, 3D Printing, Electrospinning, Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutics	If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in one of our research areas, and you have already secured your own funding (e.g., government source, charity, industry, research council) or you are Self-Funded, you are encouraged to contact the PI, with full CV and one-page letter of motivation.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Eneko Larraneta School of Pharmacy Dr. Larrañeta is interested in the development of medical devices for sustained drug delivery. These type of systems can be applied to treat... Long-acting drug delivery / Implantable devices / Medical devices / 3D-printing	Dr. Larrañeta is interested in the development of medical devices for sustained drug delivery. These type of systems can be applied to treat a wide variety of diseases ranging from chronic conditions, such as schizophrenia or Parkinson’s disease to cardiovascular disease. If you are interested in the development of such systems please contact Dr. Larrañeta to discuss ideas and/or possible collaborations.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Garry Laverty School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of peptide-based hydrogel materials as long acting injectables, within drug delivery, biomaterials and as ant...	Open to PhD applications in the field of peptide-based hydrogel materials as long acting injectables, within drug delivery, biomaterials and as antimicrobials.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Shu Li School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Multi-component pharmaceutical materials (including pharmaceutical cocrystals) Mechanochemical synt...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Multi-component pharmaceutical materials (including pharmaceutical cocrystals) Mechanochemical synthesis Enabling formulation strategies and medical device preparation via hot-melt extrusion.	School of Pharmacy
Professor Karl Malcolm School of Pharmacy Karl is open to applications for postgraduate research from suitably qualified applicants who meet the University's English language requirements (... • modified release drug delivery systems • sustained and controlled release • women’s sexual and reproductive health • vaginal drug delivery • vaginal ring technology • polymeric drug delivery devices • subdermal implants • injection molding and extrusion technologies • human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) • HIV microbicides • contraception • non-hormonal contraception • antiretrovirals for HIV prevention • multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) • mucosal vaccination • silicone elastomers	Karl is open to applications for postgraduate research from suitably qualified applicants who meet the University's English language requirements (https://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Applying/English-language-requirements/), who have secured a source of funding for their studies, and who wish to pursue a research project in a relevant research topic. modified release drug delivery systems sustained and controlled release vaginal drug delivery vaginal ring technology polymeric drug delivery devices injection molding and extrusion technologies human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) HIV microbicides antiretrovirals for HIV prevention multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) mucosal vaccination silicone elastomers polyurethanes ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in vitro release testing of drug dosage forms protein drug delivery long-acting contraceptives long-acting injectables 3D-printing of drug delivery systems bacterial vaginosis (BV) estrogen replacement therapy cervical ripening induction of labour	School of Pharmacy
Dr Maryam Malekigorji School of Pharmacy Not currently accepting PhD students Nanomedicine, Metallic Nanoparticles, Photothermal Ablation, Thermoresponsive Drug Delivery, Cancer Therapy	Not currently accepting PhD students	School of Pharmacy
Professor Lorraine Martin School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of: Chronic airways diseases, to include cystic fibrosis, COPD, bronchiectasis & asthma, with a particula... Cystic fibrosis, COPD, proteases, ENaC, ion channels, infection, inflammation.	Open to PhD applications in the field of: Chronic airways diseases, to include cystic fibrosis, COPD, bronchiectasis & asthma, with a particular emphasis on: Proteases as potential biomarkers and therapeutics targets; Ion channel modulation, airways hydration & mucociliary clearance; Infection and inflammation.	School of Pharmacy
Professor Helen McCarthy School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of nano-drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, vaccine technology, repurposing of phosphate-based drugs, nucleic ac... Nanomedicine; Drug Delivery; Cancer; Non-Viral; Peptides; Nucleic Acids; Gene Therapy; Vaccines; Bone Regeneration; Wound Healing; Bioengineering; Biomaterials.	Open to PhD applications in the field of nano-drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, vaccine technology, repurposing of phosphate-based drugs, nucleic acid therapies and bone repair. Development of nanomedicines for cancer Design of non-viral delivery systems Bioengineering for regenerative therapies	School of Pharmacy
Professor Colin McCoy School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Drug delivery Biomaterials Sensor development SMART materials and medical device enhancement. Polymer and...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Drug delivery Biomaterials Sensor development SMART materials and medical device enhancement. Polymer and small-molecule synthesis Materials characterisation Biological and microbiological performance	School of Pharmacy
Professor James McElnay School of Pharmacy Not recruiting new PhD students at present due to senior management role in University.	Not recruiting new PhD students at present due to senior management role in University.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Emma McErlean School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of nano-drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, nucleic acid therapies and ex vivo cellular therapies. Development ... Cell Penetrating Peptides Gene Delivery Gene Therapy Nanomedicine Targeted Treatments Ex vivo Adoptive Cell Therapies	Open to PhD applications in the field of nano-drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, nucleic acid therapies and ex vivo cellular therapies. Development of nanomedicines for cancer and neurological diseases Design of non-viral delivery systems	School of Pharmacy
Dr. Alejandro J. Paredes School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of: Drug nanosuspensions/Nanocrystals Mucosal drug delivery Bioadhesive materials for drug delivery and pati... nanocrystals, drug delivery, nanosuspensions, media milling, microneedles, neglected diseases, nose-to-brain	Open to PhD applications in the field of: Drug nanosuspensions/Nanocrystals Mucosal drug delivery Bioadhesive materials for drug delivery and patient monitoring 3D-printed dosage forms Nose-to-Brain drug delivery Delivery of therapeutics for neglected diseases and HIV	School of Pharmacy
Dr Carole Parsons School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Medicines use and optimisation in palliative, hospice and end of life care medicines optimisation, prescribing, palliative care, hospice care, advanced dementia, cancer	Open to PhD applications in the field of Medicines use and optimisation in palliative, hospice and end of life care	School of Pharmacy
Dr Laura Sherrard School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of microbiology, molecular biology, and microbial genomics	Open to PhD applications in the field of microbiology, molecular biology, and microbial genomics	School of Pharmacy
Prof Thakur Raghu Raj Singh School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of drug delivery Controlled drug delivery systems for treating a range of chronic disorders Small and B... Ocular drug delivery Long-acting implants Microparticles drug delivery Nanoparticles drug delivery Biologics delivery Electrospinning Injectable implants	Open to PhD applications in the field of drug delivery Controlled drug delivery systems for treating a range of chronic disorders Small and Biologics delivery using novel platforms such as injectable implants, preformed implants, microparticles and nanoparticles for treating a range of ocular disorders Synthesis and characterisation of block copolymers Electrospinning based drug delivery systems for improved topical drug delivery Thermoresponsive and in situ depot forming hydrogel-based systems Nanoparticles-based to provided improved drug loading and penetration properties across biological barriers Microneedles as minimally invasive delivery systems for transscleral and transcorneal delivery Medical devices for ocular and transdermal applications	School of Pharmacy

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