Pharmacy and Bioengineering

Research areas, groups and societies

Pharmacy and Bioengineering

Our research bridges the interface between new advances in science and technology with medicine and clinical practice. It successfully integrates Keele University's biomedical research strengths across the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences. We bring together biological scientists, physicists, chemists, engineers, mathematicians and clinicians in a single unit, under a number of scientific themes.

Regenerative medicine

Keele University has an exceptional track record in bench and bed-side Regenerative Medicine research, which is recognised across the University and in the wider national and international academic and clinical communities.

Cancer research

The Keele cancer group encompasses research extending through the whole drug development process. This includes the identification of new drugs, drug delivery, translational research to identify potential new drug targets and clinical drug candidates, and biomarkers discovery and clinical research.

Educational research

This group of educational researchers focus primarily on the design, delivery and assessment of pharmacy practice and science-rich content for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Neuroscience and neurology

This group is composed of academics and clinicians that research a diverse range of neuro-related topics, including neuroprotection, neurodegeneration, cell signalling, inflammation, tissue engineering, biomaterials, neuroplasticity, cognition, traumatic injury, rehabilitation, psychology and neurosurgery.

Orthopaedics and biomechanics

This research group is comprised of engineers, scientists, consultants, nurses, mathematicians, psychologists, veterinarians and environmentalists. Their sole aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of humans and animals through science based interventions.

Materials for biomedical application

This group is composed of active research staff and diverse research projects since materials are forming strong supportive and standalone role in multiple research directions, especially in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, drug testing and development, and fabrication of new medical devices.

Cardio-respiratory

We study a range of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases from molecular mechanisms through to clinical interventions. Through bringing together the respective knowledge, skills and ideas we aim to deliver exciting interdisciplinary approaches to improve outcomes and experiences for people who experience cardio-respiratory illness.

Professional practice

This group is comprised of academics with a diverse range of research interests in topics related to aspects of professional pharmacy practice and medicines usage. We have particular expertise in pharmacoepidemiology, use of simulation technology and improving medicines-related services and decision making.

Medicines optimisation

We seek to maximise health gain through the optimum use of medicines.

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Our partners in clinical and biomedical research

We have active collaborations and training programmes with universities throughout the UK, Europe, USA and other countries worldwide. We also bring together researchers from Keele University campus and partner hospitals in North Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire.