Jonathan Dawson

I am a Principal investigator working at the interface of stem cell biology and nanomaterials. My main focus is the delivery and stabilisation of biological niches that recruit stem cells and promote their regenerative function. I am co-founder and development lead for the regenerative medicine spin-out company, Renovos.

Yanghee Kim

I am a postdoctoral researcher working on harnessing the drug delivery potential of clay nanoparticles for bone tissue regeneration. My research career has always revolved around the design and chemical modification of scaffolds/hydrogels and their assessment by in vitro and in vivo studies. 

Roxanna Ramnarine Sanchez

I am a recent postdoctoral research associate with a track record of linking fundamental soft matter research to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. My original career path changed significantly from the dental clinic to the bench-top when I set out to create a treatment for severe cases of cleft lip and palate. 

Juan Avilés Milán

I am a last year PhD student investigating the application of droplet microfluidics to sort human bone marrow stem cell aggregates for cartilage tissue engineering. The experience of doing research projects in both industrial and academic environments ignited the determination to take part in finding ways to develop tissue engineering approaches for clinical applications.

Mohamed Mousa

I am a last year PhD student. My research is looking at the development of a clay/stem cell formula which, when injected into the site of injury or disease, can regenerate damaged bones. My course is highly unique, exciting and very promising; at Southampton, we really are changing the world.

Atiya Musammat Sarmin

Currently I am doing my PhD at the Queen Mary University of London with Dr. John Connelly and Dr. John Dawson. My project is to develop next-generation in vitro 3D bioprinted models of cutaneous wound healing that will enable the investigation of complex immune, epithelial and mesenchymal cell-material interactions during wound healing. 

Jamie McGuire

I’m a first year PhD, joining the group to investigate the use of protein gradients & patterning in self assembling nanoclay gels, to direct stem cells for bone regeneration. I have a MSc in Bioengineering and BSc in Chemistry, both with a focus on biomaterials for bone regeneration.

Julia Wells

I am a part-time technician specialised in cell work, genetics and histology. I support the group by processing samples and providing technical support. Alongside this, I am doing a PhD with the Bone & Joint group using human decellularized blood vessel matrices and stem cells to promote bone healing.

Kate Murawski White

I am a full time-technician with experience in stem cells biology, molecular biology and histological analysis. I work with Yanghee Kim towards understanding the response of macrophages to clay nanoparticles for tissue regeneration applications. Also, I support the group by processing samples and providing technical support.

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