Pioneering BioNano Engineering for Peptide Therapeutics, Advanced Biomaterials and Bioinspired Solutions
Peptides are everywhere right now, yet many people still do not really know what they are. Until recently, peptides remained largely the language of scientists, discussed mainly in laboratories and specialist journals. Today, they appear in news headlines, in doctors’ offices, in skincare products, and even in everyday conversation. People talk about peptides for weight…
In her conversation with the American Peptide Society, Lucia shared a research vision that bridges peptide-based drug delivery across biological barriers with antimicrobial design against resistant pathogens. At Queen’s University Belfast, she is building not just a lab, but a culture. One where scientific rigor and genuine human connection are inseparable. Her story is about…
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We are delighted to welcome Prof Ljiljana Fruk, University of Cambridge, to our School today.Prof Fruk gave an insightful talk covering her work on nanoengineered tools for disease detection and therapy, highlighting the exciting potential of these approaches in advancing early monitoring and diagnosis. Many thanks to Prof Fruk for a thought-provoking contribution to the…
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We were delighted to welcome back to Queen’s Dr Mohamed Elsawy, Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Manchester. Dr Elsawy leads the Peptide BioNanomaterials Group. His seminar focused on self-assembling peptide nanomaterials and their potential as an innovative strategy to tackle antimicrobial resistance.Our thanks to Dr Elsawy for his engaging and thought-provoking contribution.
Lucia has been invited to join the People and Talent Advisory Pool. In this role, she will provide feedback on consultations, surveys, and policy questions to help BBSRC support the research and innovation workforce.
Happy New Year to colleagues, collaborators, students, and friends. Thank you for your support and engagement over the past year. Wishing you a positive start to 2026, and we look forward to what we can achieve together.
Are you a postdoctoral researcher interested in the gut-brain axis? I am seeking to host a talented, motivated postdoctoral researcher who plans to apply for an independent fellowship in the gut–brain axis area. As the host lab, I will provide mentorship and work with the candidate to develop and write a competitive proposal. Applicants should…
Queen’s University/CSC PhD Scholarships 2026 are now open for applications. If you are looking for a PhD position, are a citizen of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application (PRC passport), and are either permanently resident in China or currently studying overseas, we would be pleased to hear from you about potential…
Lucia Lombardi is Academic Lead for EDI in the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast. In this role, she will help shape the School’s programmes and support a culture where people can work and learn well. As part of this commitment, Lucia will soon establish a Biological Sciences EDI Committee dedicated to promoting…
Wonderful experience in Istanbul! Lucia had the chance to meet amazing new people who are also excellent scientists. She is really looking forward to working with Sabancı. She is sure they will achieve great things together. A big thank you to Imperial College London and Sabanci University for organising such a fantastic workshop on Emerging…
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