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Research Interests
I am interested in understanding the mechanosensitivity of cells during the organogenesis of connective tissues, with a particular focus on the nervous system (both central and peripheral). Additionally, I am interested in engineering Blood-Brain Barrier organoid models using microfluidics for applications in disease modelling and drug discovery.
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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):
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Fine Art, BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Glasgow School of Art
Award Date: 3 Jul 2020
Doctor of Engineering, PhD in Biomedical Engineering, University of Glasgow
Award Date: 1 Dec 2016
Bachelor of Science, BSc (Hons) in Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Biotechnology), University of Glasgow
Award Date: 24 Jun 2011
Master of Research, MRes in Design & Innovation, Glasgow School of Art
28 Jan 2021 → …
External positions
Affiliation, University of Glasgow
30 Nov 2022 → …
Keywords
- Mechanobiology
- Stem Cell
- Cell Engineering
- Tissue Engineering
- Organoids
- Blood-Brain-Barrier
- Microfluidics
- Biomaterials
- Synthetic Biology
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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NeuroFlow Dynamics: Acoustofluidics in Neurodegeneration Studies
Witte, K. (Principal Investigator)
1/03/25 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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(Bio)active matter-based computation | Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA)
Witte, K. (Principal Investigator) & Dowdell, A. (Research Co-investigator)
6/01/25 → 5/01/26
Project: Research
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Chondrobags: a high throughput alginate-fibronectin micromass platform for in vitro human cartilage formation
Witte, K., de Andrés, M. C., Wells, J., Dalby, M. J., Salmeron-Sanchez, M. & Oreffo, R. O. C., 31 Oct 2020, In: Biofabrication. 12, 4, 14 p., 045034.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile10 Citations (Scopus)76 Downloads (Pure) -
Bacteria-laden microgels as autonomous three-dimensional environments for stem cell engineering
Witte, K., Rodrigo-Navarro, A. & Salmeron-Sanchez, M., 18 Jun 2019, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Materials Today Bio. 2, 9 p., 100011.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile21 Citations (Scopus)78 Downloads (Pure)
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Data for: "Smart Silk Origami as Eco-Sensors for Environmental Pollution"
Matthew, S. (Creator), Egan, G. (Creator), Witte, K. (Creator), Kaewchuchuen, J. (Creator), Phuagkhaopong, S. (Creator), Totten, J. (Creator) & Seib, P. (Supervisor), University of Strathclyde, 20 Apr 2022
DOI: 10.15129/47cd5ff3-126e-4e7a-a7a1-6eca449fd490
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Data for: "Silk nanoparticle manufacture in semi-batch format"
Matthew, S. (Creator), Totten, J. (Creator), Phuagkhaopong, S. (Creator), Egan, G. (Creator), Witte, K. (Creator), Perrie, Y. (Supervisor) & Seib, P. (Supervisor), University of Strathclyde, 20 Oct 2020
DOI: 10.15129/5731067a-a6a0-4ea1-bb3a-ed3eaa89368d
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Prizes
Activities
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UKRI Talent Peer Review College (PRC) (External organisation)
Witte, K. (Advisor)
2 Aug 2024Activity: Membership types › Membership of peer review panel or committee
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Biochemical Society (External organisation)
Witte, K. (Member)
4 Jul 2023Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee