PEARCE POLYMER GROUP
We are an interdisciplinary Research Lab based at Loughborough University. We investigate the use of functional polymer materials to tackle important challenges in healthcare. These polymer materials have applications as drug delivery devices, molecular imaging agents and responsive probes for monitoring changes in local environments. Our research spans fundamental through to applied studies, and include training in aspects of organic and polymer synthesis, materials and particle characterisation, biological cell culture, microbiology and cellular imaging.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Current Areas of Interest
POLYMER-PROTEIN INTERACTIONS
We are developing new assays for studying the interactions of polymer drug delivery devices in biological environments.
GENE DELIVERY AND TARGETED THERAPEUTICS
We are exploring new nanoparticle strategies for targeted gene delivery in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
FLUORESCENT POLYMERS FOR SENSING
A new area of research in the Pearce group looks at developing fluorescent polymer sensors for detecting bacterial pathogens in drinking water sources.
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