“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.
Marie Curie
Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”
Our Vision
Our research vision is to advance the fields of drug delivery and antimicrobial therapy by pioneering innovative biomolecular approaches that address pressing global health challenges. We aspire to develop bioinspired models that not only enhances the oral delivery of peptide-based therapeutics but also serves as a versatile platform for tissue engineering. Concurrently, we aim to design novel antimicrobial peptides that provide effective alternatives to conventional antibiotics, specifically targeting resistant infections and microbial biofilms.
Our Mission
By integrating cutting-edge techniques in synthetic biology and peptide science, our goal is to create transformative solutions that improve patient outcomes and advance the frontiers of biotechnology. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment that encourages innovation, mentorship, and responsible research practices, ultimately contributing to a sustainable and healthier future for society.
“Science is not only a disciple of reason,
Stephen Hawking
but, also, one of romance and passion.”
Research
- Peptide-based drug
- Vaccine development
- Biomaterials
- Drug delivery strategies
- Bioinspired models for the oral delivery of therapeutics and for tissue engineering.
PI
Dr Lucia Lombardi is Lecturer (Assistant Professor) and Research Group Leader
Dept. Biological Science, Queen’s University Belfast
Dept. Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London
Join us
We always welcome talented researchers to join our group:
- MPhil, MRes, MSci and MSc students
- PhD students
- Postdoctoral researchers
- All enthusiastic people willing to do some research with us