Millner Group: People
Group Leader - Dr. Paul A. Millner
My initial training was in Biochemistry, with a PhD in Plant Sciences, both from Leeds. After around 12 years working on plant cell signalling my work moved towards biotechnology- nanotechnology. Now my groups efforts are totally directed towards research on development of biosensors and biocatalysis. Biosensor targets are analytes ranging from drugs & pesticides, through to proteins and viruses, whilst biocatalysis is aimed at the development of highly stable and active nanoparticulate immobilised enzymes" Our research is currently supported by the EU and the Home Office.
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Research Administrator - Dr. Tim Gibson
My particular interests are in the areas of sensor interrogation, interfaces between materials and biology, biological micro and nano-environments, conducting and semi-conducting polymers and the application and translation of science and technology. To do this I have founded several SME's. See www.scensive.com and www.technologytranslators.com for some detailed information. I also am involved with EU funded projects ELISHA, SANTS and COMBIO. See www.immunosensors.com for more information on the ELISHA project. Webpage
Dr Mike Broderick
Currently working upon the production of nanosilicate particles and surfaces for the entrapment and stabilisation of enzymes in both single and multiple cascade arrangements. My project centres around the use of a small peptide called R5 which has been isolated from silica precipitating proteins called silaffins that diatomaceous organisms use for the construction of their silica frustules. My work is funded through an EC project called SANTS (Synthesis and Application of Nanostructured Silicates) details of which can be found at www.sants-nanosilicates.com.
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Dr Henry Hays
Curently working on acetylcholinesterase based biosensors for the detection of harmful organopesticides and derivatives thereof.
My interests include:
- Immunosensors and amperometric based bio-sensors.
- Stabilisation of whole cells and biologicals.
- Bioluminescence and bacterial physiology.
Dr Nadia Lyubimova
Dr Frances Neville
Currently working on an EC sponsored project called SANTS - "Synthesis and Application of Nanostructured and Tethered Silicates". I am a Research Fellow/Project Manager for the project. The project involves the production of silicate-based biosensor and biocatalytic surfaces.
For more information on the project please visit the SANTS website.
My research interests also include: Membrane-protein interactions, antimicrobial peptides, drug discovery, biophysics.
Dr Alexandre Vakourov
PhD Students
Mr. Md. Morsaline Billah
Currently working on development of mixed self-assembled monolayer based immunosensors against cardiac markers, viz. myoglobin, cardiac troponins and sLOX-1. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) is the key technique for characterising sequential immunosensor sensor surface assembly towards bio-recognition element (antibody) immobilisation and monitor antibody-antigen interactions. Additionally atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) are also employed to follow the immobilisation steps. The aim of this project is to develop a point of care diagnostic device to detect acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or heart attack. Watch video
Mr. Nikolay Pchelintsev
Development of disposable amperometric biosensors based on screen-printed carbon electrodes. Watch video
Mr. Mark Rodgers
Development of non-immunological electrochemical affinity sensors. Webpage