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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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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Leveraging mechanobiology for the optimisation of in vitro muscle-related disease models
Schulte, C. (Principal Investigator) & Sandison, M. (Co-investigator)
1/07/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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International Strategic Partner - PhD Cluster | AI-powered Smart Microscopy for future cardioprotective paracrine therapy
Di Caprio, G. (Principal Investigator), Sandison, M. (Co-investigator) & Farzia, S. (Post Grad Student)
1/10/24 → 30/09/27
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Handbrake on hysterectomy: multi-omics mapping of uterine fibroids to enable personalised fertility-preserving therapeutics
Salvini, L., Paterson, K., Hill, C., Sandison, M., Zagnoni, M., Harris, J., Robinson, S., Davidson, A., Johnston, E., Caamano Gutierrez, E. & Hapangama, D., 11 Mar 2026, In: Reproductive Sciences. 33Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference abstract › peer-review
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Accelerating cytocompatible hydrogel discovery: assessment of multiplexing approaches to increase screening throughput
Sinclair, L., Zagnoni, M., Mosedale, C. & Sandison, M., 4 Sept 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Datasets
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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
Dataset
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Data for: "3D-Printing of non-cytotoxic high-resolution microchannels in bisphenol-A ethoxylate dimethacrylate tissue-mimicking materials"
Domingo-Roca, R. (Creator), Mulvana, H. E. (Creator), Gilmour, L. (Contributor), Sandison, M. (Creator), O'Leary, R. (Creator), Jackson, J. (Creator), Dobre, O. (Creator), Sarrigiannidis, S. (Creator) & Salmeron-Sanchez, M. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 1 Sept 2021
DOI: 10.15129/620a78c8-b87a-46fa-af7c-abc3e98aebbd
Dataset
Activities
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Metal Oxide-Doped Elastomers for Catheter Photodecontamination
Sandison, M. (Speaker)
10 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Oral presentation
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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 2025Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Conference, workshop, seminar or course