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Personal Statement
My research focuses on exploiting microsystems engineering approaches (lab-on-a-chip, microfluidics, materials engineering) to create new in vitro models for investigating and controlling cell behaviours. Applications of this work include the development of tools for drug screening and for tissue engineering. My background is highly interdisciplinary, spanning the engineering-life science interface, with expertise in a wide range of cell biology, microfabrication, live-cell imaging and analytical technologies.
Research Interests
Current research projects, involving collaboration with a diverse range of academic and clinical collaborators, include:
- investigating the phenotypic changes in vascular cells that underlie cardiovascular disease
- the development of organ-on-a-chip models for chronic gynaecological conditions
- the development of new methods for monitoring mitochondrial dynamics in neuronal preparations
- the development of novel materials for antimicrobial applications.
Teaching Interests
I have taught on both the BEng/MEng and MSc courses in Biomedical Engineering and I am currently module coordinator for BE105 (Cell Biology 1) and co-lead on the creation and implementation of new UG teaching laboratory classes.
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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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Prosthetics & Orthotics | Brown, Ruth
Sandison, M. (Principal Investigator), Buis, A. (Co-investigator) & Brown, R. (Research Co-investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/22 → 1/10/26
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Development of a functional organ-in-lab model of human vascular aging
Wu, J. (Principal Investigator), Sandison, M. (Co-investigator) & McCormick, C. (Co-investigator)
1/10/22 → 30/09/25
Project: Research - Studentship
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Functional, patient-derived 3D tri-culture models of the uterine wall in a microfluidic array
Busch, C., Hill, C. J., Paterson, K., Mellin, R., Zagnoni, M., Hapangama, D. K. & Sandison, M. E., 1 Nov 2024, In: Human Reproduction. 39, 11, p. 2537–2550 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hormone-responsive, patient-derived models of the uterine wall in a microfluidic array
Busch, C., Hill, C. J., Paterson, K., Zagnoni, M., Hapangama, D. & Sandison, M. E., 19 Jun 2024. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Data for: "Ultrasonic activation of microbubbles in 3D-printed microchannels: experimental demonstration of wall influence in microbubble acoustic backscattering in physiologically-relevant environments"
Domingo-Roca, R. (Creator), Sandison, M. (Creator), O'Leary, R. (Creator), Jackson, J. (Creator) & Mulvana, H. E. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 1 Sept 2021
DOI: 10.15129/11b5e56b-a257-43b2-baa1-189fef66f1fb
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Data for: "Metal oxide-doped elastomeric materials for amplifying visible light-based antimicrobial activity"
McShea, L. (Creator), Kambo, H. (Creator), Maclean, M. (Creator) & Sandison, M. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 4 Aug 2022
DOI: 10.15129/a419251e-4f71-457b-822c-e87704fde120
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Activities
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Strategic Themes: EPSRC Multi-Disciplinary IM3AGES Facility Workshop
Dobson, K. (Organiser), Sandison, M. (Participant), Fazio, M. (Participant), Cunningham, M. R. (Participant), Rivers, S. (Organiser), De Jonge-Anderson, I. (Participant), Lyth, S. (Participant), Wang, H. (Participant), Mooney, J. (Participant), Eriksson, S. (Participant), Pedrotti, M. (Participant), Sefcik, J. (Participant), Gangasa Walvekar, R. (Participant), Cardona Amengual, J. (Participant), Peshkur, T. (Participant), Khamis, A. L. (Participant), Fathollahi, A. (Participant), Sillars, F. (Participant), Stevenson, S. (Participant), Griffin, C. (Participant), Oliveira, M. (Participant), Edwards, P. (Participant), May-Wilson, G. (Participant), Reid, M. (Participant), Chaparian, E. (Participant) & Trager-Cowan, C. (Participant)
26 Feb 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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A Microfluidic Approach to Investigating Vascular Cell Fate at the Single-Cell Level
Smith, E. (Speaker), Sandison, M. (Contributor) & Zagnoni, M. (Contributor)
24 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk