Cell therapies for cartilage repair: The identification of biocompatible materials for use in Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) derived from stem cell populations.

The unmet burden of disease in osteoarthritis is substantial and is currently only addressed in late stage disease using metal and plastic implants that are subject to wear and failure. The years spent in pain and disability while waiting for the late stage intervention are unacceptable and should, with the development of new therapeutic approaches, become avoidable.

In this project the student will investigate the potential use of a variety of biocompatible materials, with or without additional bioactivity, in the control and support of proliferation, viability and differentiation status of known populations of putatively therapeutic cells types in vitro. Cell based therapies derived from stem cell populations will be studied in combination with materials and with a view to novel therapy development.

Supervisory team

Professor Brendon Noble FRSA, FRSB
Full supervisory team to be confirmed during the application process

For informal enquiries please contact
Professor noble on [Email Address Removed]

Closing date: 30th January 2017
Interviews are to be help week commencing: 13th February 2017 on the University campus

Applications are to be made using the link:
http://www.marjon.ac.uk/research/enquire/

Any queries should be directed to [Email Address Removed] or
Jennifer Yates (PA to the Pro Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation & International) 01752 636700 Ext 2085 [Email Address Removed]