Molecular Systems for Health Research Group

A multi-disciplinary group with expertise in chemistry, phytochemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology and genetics focused on strategic areas of analytical, diagnostic and therapeutic applications in biomedical science.

Research themes include:

molecular genetics (obesity)
metals in health (sensory f-block coordination complexes, systemic iron homeostasis)
nanotechnology (electrospinning, nanotoxicology, novel lipid formulations)
novel therapeutic phytochemicals

Members

Dr Kevin Devine
Dr Una Fairbrother
Dr Bhaven Patel
Dr Daniel Sykes
Dr Jon Tandy
Professor Ken White

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Latest research news

When objects in space collide

Dr Jon Tandy discussed his research on the processes that happen in high-speed collisions in solar systems on the Science Off Camera podcast.

Reducing malnutrition in children undergoing chemotherapy

A London Met-GOSH study aimed to find out how different types of feeding affected the weight of children experiencing mucositis as a result of chemotherapy.

3D printing for drug delivery

Dr Bruno Sil dos Santos uses 3D printing to develop new surrogates that can mimic the same properties as human membranes to find new ways to improve approaches to drug delivery.

Fighting a near-impossible fight: using antibodies to eradicate viruses

Gary McLean, Professor in Molecular Immunology, explains his life’s work to find and use monoclonal antibodies to target viruses.

London Met PhD student named Nutritionist of the Year by the Caroline Walker Trust

Greg Lessons has been named nutritionist of the year by the Caroline Walker Trust for his innovative lifestyle programme for London's firefighters.

London Met chemistry research named most cited

A London Met-led research paper is in the top 1% of most cited chemistry articles for 2015/16.

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