Research output per year
Research output per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Research within this centre focuses on characterising and understanding the fundamental and applied aspects of biopolymers using a “from source to application approach” whereby biopolymers are extracted, chemically characterised, physically characterised, engineered and potential applications evaluated for use in drug delivery and as biomaterials. We also utilise commercially available biopolymers to develop new applications in pharmaceutical and biomedical technology. Specific areas of interest include:
- Isolation and chemical characterisation of plant polysaccharides
- Physical and mechanical characterisation of polysaccharides
- Glycosaminoglycan characterisation
- 3D Bioprinting using low viscosity biopolymers
- Particulate biopolymer gels for drug delivery
- Physiologically responsive biopolymers
- Development of bioactive hydrogel wound dressings
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Kofi Asare-Addo
- Department of Pharmacy - Reader
- School of Applied Sciences
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Centre - Member
- Biopolymer Research Centre - Associate Member
Person: Academic
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Richard Bingham
- Department of Physical and Life Sciences - Senior Lecturer - Biomedical & Life Sciences
- School of Applied Sciences
- Cellular and Molecular Models of Disease Centre - Member
- Biopolymer Research Centre - Member
Person: Academic
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Grant Campbell
- Department of Physical and Life Sciences - Professor of Chemical Engineering
- School of Applied Sciences
- Biorefinery Engineering and Bioprocessing Research Centre - Director
- Biopolymer Research Centre - Associate Member
Person: Academic
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A Double-Blind Randomised Clinical Trial of Terbinafine-Nanostructured Lipid Carriers: Should We Anticipate This Strategy for Effective Topical Treatment of Onychomycosis?
Parsay, S., Saeedi, M., Abastabar, M., Hedayati, M. T., Rahimnia, S. M., Gholizadeh, N., Kazeminejad, A., Morteza-Semnani, K., Gashti, R. Z., Asare-Addo, K., Moazeni, M. & Nokhodchi, A., 1 Jun 2025, In: Mycoses. 68, 6, 21 p., e70076.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advancements in transdermal drug delivery using microneedles: technological and material perspective
Zafar, S., Rana, S. J., Hamza, M., Hussain, A., Abbas, N., Ghori, M. U. & Arshad, M. S., 7 Apr 2025, In: Discover Pharmaceutical Sciences. 1, 26 p., 5.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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An evaluation of the pharmaceutical properties of the Nigerian baobab polysaccharide for sustained release oral tablets
Ajiboye, M. A., Rawat, Y., Mawla, N., Abdulhussain, R., Muhamad, H., Adebisi, A., Conway, B., Smith, A., Morris, G., Addinall, K., Dimopoulou, M., Angelis-Dimakis, A. & Asare-Addo, K., 9 Oct 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: RSC Pharmaceutics. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Development and Implementation of an Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Educational Programme in Secondary Care.
Blackburn, J. (PI), Stephenson, J. (CoPI) & Conway, B. (CoPI)
1/09/25 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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Skin Integrity Models for Clinical Simulation Training
Smith, A. (PI), Conway, B. (CoPI), Senior, J. (CoPI) & Blackburn, J. (PI)
1/05/25 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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To develop mathematical models that predict effects of dietary fibre ingredients and mixtures on bread quality.
Campbell, G. (PI), Alyassin, M. (CoI), Slater, J. (Company Owner) & Laigne, C. (Company Supervisor)
16/06/25 → 15/12/27
Project: Research
Activities
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Chitosan/Alginate Polyelectrolyte Complexes (PECs) for Bioactive Peptide (BAP) Delivery
Morris, G. (Examiner)
9 Sept 2025Activity: Examination types › PhD Examination
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22nd Gums and Stabilisers for the Food Industry Conference
Morris, G. (Organiser)
3 Jun 2025 → 6 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Cereals – feeding and fueling the world
Campbell, G. (Speaker)
18 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Researchers successful in healing deep wounds using 3D bioprinted skin
Smith, A., Senior, J., Grover, L. M. & Cooke, M. E.
6/01/22 → 20/03/24
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Visit to collaborators at University of Queensland
13/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Visit to collaborators at Victoria University of Wellington
Smith, A., Hinkley, S., Sims, I. M. & Carnachan, S.
5/04/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research