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Biography
Laura is Professor of Pharmaceutical Analysis within the School of Applied Sciences. Laura is heavily involved in the Royal Society of Chemistry, current treasurer of the local section, a Benevolent Volunteer Visitor, a former member of Council and a current member of the JPAG committee. Laura is also part of an APS focus group, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a National Public Engagement Ambassador (NCCPE) and a STEM ambassador.
Laura has an active research group investigating phenomena at the interface of chemistry and pharmaceutics, developing analytical techniques, characterising chemical interactions and enhancing formulations, all funded through external sources. Her work in the area of public engagement includes public lectures and media presentations and she has appeared on BBC1, BBC2, BBC3, Channel 4 and Channel 5.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Development of quantitative structure activity relationships for new chemical entities through the use of calorimetry
- Improvement of chromatographic techniques in pharmaceutical preformulation
- Development of novel pharmaceutical formulations
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Pharmaceutical Analysis of Protein–Peptide Coformulations and the Influence of Polysorbates
Whiteley, J., Abrahmsén-Alami, S., Booth, J., Mellor, S., Humphrey, J. & Waters, L., 2 Jun 2025, In: Molecular Pharmaceutics. 22, 6, p. 3189-3197 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A thermodynamic investigation into protein-excipient interactions involving different grades of polysorbate 20 and 80
Whiteley, J., Waters, L., Humphrey, J. & Mellor, S., 1 Dec 2024, In: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. 149, 23, p. 13941-13951 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Determining suitable surfactant concentration ranges to avoid protein unfolding in pharmaceutical formulations using UV analysis
Waters, L. J., Whiteley, J., Small, W. & Mellor, S., 1 Nov 2023, In: Heliyon. 9, 11, 9 p., e21712.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fragment contribution models for predicting skin permeability using HuskinDB
Waters, L., Cooke, D. & Quah, X. L., 1 Dec 2023, In: Scientific data. 10, 1, 8 p., 821.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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CMC determination using isothermal titration calorimetry for five industrially significant non-ionic surfactants
Smith, O., Waters, L., Small, W. & Mellor, S., 1 Mar 2022, In: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 211, 7 p., 112320.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Research in Conversation: Women in Research
Cooke, S. (Participant), Fleming, L. (Panelist), Murphy, I. (Panelist), Waters, L. (Panelist) & Kila, K. (Panelist)
26 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Royal Society of Chemistry Huddersfield Local Section Committee (External organisation)
Waters, L. (Member)
2018 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
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RSC Joint Pharmaceutical Analysis Group Research Meeting
Waters, L. (Organiser)
2018 → 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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An Evaluation of Drug Binding Characteristics of Drug-Eluting Embolisation Beads using Isothermal Titration Calorimetry
Swaine, T. (Speaker), Parkes, G. (Speaker), Tang, Y. (Speaker), Garcia, P. (Speaker), Waters, L. (Speaker) & Lewis, A. L. (Speaker)
26 Sept 2016Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
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Characterization of Magnesium Aluminium Silicate and Propranolol Complex Dispersions using ITC
Totea, A.-M. (Speaker), Asare-Addo, K. (Speaker), Waters, L. (Speaker) & Dorin, I. (Speaker)
26 Sept 2016Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
Press/Media
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BBC Sounds: Sliced Bread Presents: Sliced Bread - Conditioners and Heat Protection Products
23/02/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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BBC Sounds: Sliced Bread Presents: Sliced Bread - Shampoo
12/01/23
1 Media contribution
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What's the real difference between cheap and expensive salon shampoo?
22/03/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Young scientists gravitate towards Bolton
26/05/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities