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Personal Statement
I am the LGC Professor in Measurement Science for Health and lead the Centre for Advanced Measurement and Health Translation - a joint initiative with the National Measurement Laboratory (NML) at the Laboratory of the Government Chemist (LGC), the University of Stathclyde and NHS Lanarkshire. The aim of the centre is to develop cutting edge interdisciplinary projects which drive new healthcare and measurement science R&D in Scotland. The University is a Tier 1 member of CAMS-UK and because of this, my role is part supported by funding derived through CAMS-UK and the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund.
Using my core expertise in electrochemical sensing, analytical chemistry and device fabrication my research aims to develop improved diagnostic tests for clinically important conditions such as, drug resistant bacterial infections, COVID-19, sepsis, cancer and epilepsy. In the group we work on device fabrication, surface functionalisation, bioconjugation, sample handling, measurement techniques and assay development for a range of sensor systems, from high value microfabricated arrays, to wearables and through to low cost devices for use in resource limited settings.
In addition to academic research, translational activity is an important aspect of the group's work because we are keen to ensure that developments from the lab ultimately find real world application. As a result of this, I am the founding Director and Chief Scientific Officer of Aureum Diagnostics, a company developing a low-cost electrochemical diagnostic assay platform. I am also a co-founder of and Chief Technology Officer for Microplate Dx, a company developing a novel method for selecting the best antibiotic to treat an infection. In recognition of the work done on translation and company formation, I was awarded Academic Entrepreneur of the Year for 2024 at the Praxis Auril Knowledge Exchange Awards.
My work is often highly interdisciplinary involving industrial partners (e.g. GSK, National Nuclear Laboratory, AstraZeneca, Lifescan, Aptamer Group, FlexMedical Solutions, Biotangents and other SMEs) and projects rely on close collaboration with other academics, including: clinicians, experts in fluidics/sample handling, microbiologists, neuroscientists, electrical engineers and chemists.
I am a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). I co-chair the Measurement Science Institute for the Community of Analytical Measurement Science - UK (CAMS-UK), am a panel member of the UKRI Interdisciplinary Assessment College and sit on the National Physical Laboratory Industrial Committee on Biosensors.
Teaching Interests
I have a varied teaching history having led and delivered modules in the areas of: Cell Biology, Biophysical Chemistry, Biotechniques, Analytical Chemistry and Medical Diagnostics.
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A low-cost, easy to use, single step diagnostic test and disease progression monitoring tool for Berger’s Disease (IgA nephropathy).
Mani, V. (Principal Investigator) & Corrigan, D. (Co-investigator)
15/06/25 → 14/06/26
Project: Research
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Development of sensitive and analytically robust biosensor biochips for respiratory virus detection
Corrigan, D. (Principal Investigator) & Burley, G. (Co-investigator)
LGC Ltd, Medical Research Scotland
7/10/24 → 6/10/28
Project: Research - Studentship
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Accessible and low-cost fabrication of high performance electrochemical microfluidic gold sensors using consumer grade equipment
Gordon, A., Dobrea, A., Corrigan, D. & Jimenez, M., 18 Jun 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Microfluidic-enabled sample and data processing automation for enhanced electrochemical biosensors
Dobrea, A., Blake, R., MacDonald, D., Altmann, Y., Corrigan, D. & Jimenez, M., 18 Jun 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation/Speech › peer-review
Datasets
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Data for: "Impedimetric measurement of DNA-DNA hybridisation using microelectrodes with different radii for detection of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)"
Corrigan, D. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 8 May 2017
DOI: 10.15129/6651393c-b1f1-423b-ad66-55ce785dde4d
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Data for: "Biologically modified ultramicroelectrode sensors provide enhanced sensitivity for detection of nucleic acid sequences from Mycobacterium tuberculosis"
Blair, E. (Creator) & Corrigan, D. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 20 May 2019
DOI: 10.15129/6208cb8d-28f2-4b36-9cef-0fa29859e82f
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Prizes
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Academic Entrepreneur of the Year - Praxis Auril KE Awards
Corrigan, D. (Recipient), Nov 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Edinburgh Bioquarter Innovation Competition
Corrigan, D. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Health and Care Futures: thematic areas workshop
Clark, R. (Organiser), Maguire, R. (Organiser), Sutter, J. (Organiser), Weir, N. M. (Invited speaker), Knifton, L. (Invited speaker), Shu, W. (Invited speaker), Quinn, N. (Invited speaker), Maier, A. (Participant), Kazakidi, A. (Participant), Harris, B. (Participant), Carswell, H. (Participant), Donnachie, C. (Participant), Corrigan, D. (Participant), Congreve, E. (Participant), Rai, H. (Participant), Megiddo, I. (Participant), Smith, K. (Participant), Nguyen, L. K. N. (Participant), McCann, L. (Participant), Gray, L. (Participant), Dennany, L. (Participant), Fossati, M. (Participant), Parra Rodriguez, M. (Participant), Smith, M. (Participant), Miller, M. (Participant), Rattray, N. (Participant), Connolly, P. (Participant), Rodgers, P. (Participant), Atkinson, R. (Participant), van der Meer, R. (Participant), Mueller, T. (Participant), Inns, T. (Participant), Cohen, W. (Participant), Luo, X. (Participant) & Egan, K. (Organiser)
30 May 2024Activity: Participating in or Organising an Event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Plenary Talk - Development of high performance electrochemical biosensor systems and their translation for real world use
Corrigan, D. (Speaker)
18 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or Presentation › Invited talk