Biotechnology

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Development of biofilms for the production of drug metabolites  Dr Cormac Murphy
The role of the actin cytoskeleton in secretory pathway function  Prof Jez Simpson
Novel w-amino transferases from halophilic and halotolerant organisms, the next step in biocatalysis Dr Francesca Paradisi
Engineering of alcohol dehydrogenases by directed evolution to generate a wider array of biocatalysts for industrial applications Dr Francesca Paradisi
Covalent immobilization of oxidoreductases to enhance enzymatic properties. Dr Francesca Paradisi
Developing Ensifer-mediated technology as a tool for the genetic manipulation of soybean Dr Fiona Doohan
Developing Ensifer-mediated technology as a tool for the genetic manipulation of potato Dr Fiona Doohan
Developing Ensifer-mediated technology as a tool for the genetic manipulation of cereal crops. Dr Fiona Doohan
Exploiting epigenetics in order to improve wheat productivity. Dr Fiona Doohan
Development of novel technologies for food cooling/freezing Prof DaWen Sun
Holographic Inspection of Bio-Pharmaceutical Processes: Optical Monitoring of Cell Growth In the Production Line  Prof John Sheridan
Development of novel technologies for food dehydration Prof DaWen Sun
Ultrafast wavefront sensing and multiphoton imaging Dr Brian Vohnsen
Coded optical tomography in dense media Dr Brian Vohnsen
Production of biodegradable plastic by bacteria using waste resources. Dr Kevin O Connor
Engineering enzymes to create greener cleaner (bio)catalysts Dr Kevin O Connor
When Chemistry and Biology Connect to make new anti-microbial and anti-cancer agents. Dr Kevin O Connor
Tuning Nanoparticle Surface Chemistry to Control Bio-Identity 

Prof Kenneth Dawson
Dr Iseult Lynch

Understanding protein-nanoparticle biophysicochemical interactions 

Prof Kenneth Dawson
Dr Iseult Lynch

Environmental interactions of nanoparticles 

Prof Kenneth Dawson
Dr Iseult Lynch

Investigation of nanoparticle signaling across biological barriers 

Prof Kenneth Dawson
Dr Iseult Lynch

Theory and modelling of kinetics of nanoparticle interactions with living cells 

Prof Kenneth Dawson
Dr Iseult Lynch

Diabetic Kidney Disease  Dr Tara McMorrow
Renal Toxicology and Toxicity Testing Dr Tara McMorrow
Nanoscopy and chemical mapping of cancer cell systems  Dr James Rice
Nanomaterials to enhance optical emission from biosystems for cancer cell studies  Dr James Rice
Evaluation of candidate vaccinogens of pathogenic Leptospira  Dr Jarlath Nally
Systems biology of host-pathogen interactions in bovine tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis.

Prof David MacHugh
Prof Stephen Gordon

Systems biology of host-pathogen interactions in Johne’s disease caused by infection with Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis.

Prof David MacHugh
Prof Stephen Gordon

Sustainable Anaerobic Digestion: Optimising Small-Scale Anaerobic Digestion 

Dr Phil Hemmingway
Dr kevin McDonnell

Characterisation of Food Waste Feedstocks and Digestion: Biogas Yield Optimisation 

Dr Phil Hemmingway
Dr kevin McDonnell

Generation of productive cells lines for the Biopharmaceutical Industry  Dr Susan McDonnell
Investigate the role of the novel gene Plac8 in cell growth and apoptosis  Dr Susan McDonnell
Oscillations in gene expression and abiotic stress tolerance in plants Dr Carl Ng
Magneto-Optical Nanoparticles  Dr Dominic Zerulla
Bioremediation of priority organic pollutants in contaminated terrestrial environments Dr Nicholas Clipson
Small RNAs as controllers of virulence in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the agent of human TB Prof Stephen Gordon
Optimum Application of Energy Efficient Lighting: Solar Simulation Using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)  Prof John Sheridan
Design and characterization of polymer-coated, enzyme-based biosensors for neurochemical monitoring of brain neurotransmitters and energy metabolites  Prof Robert O'Neill
Development of a Selective Micorelectrochemical sensor for brain Vitamin C   Prof Robert O'Neill
 Design and characterization of nanoparticle–polymer composite materials for biomedical devices  Prof Robert O'Neill
 Development of Novel Foundation Systems for Offshore Wind Turbines  Prof Robert O'Neill
WNT signaling and the bone marrow microenvironment  Dr Patricia Maguire