The Pharmaceutical Technologies group has significant expertise to offer to the pharmaceutical, healthcare and food industries. Driven by innovation, we are involved in many aspects of high caliber research which directly contribute to the development of new products and services.
Our expertise covers:
- Drug delivery and pharmaceutical product design
- Materials processing and manufacturing
- Analytical science (inc. biosensor development and process analytical technologies)
- Biomaterials (implants) and microbiology (pharmaceutical and food).
Our research is application driven and is directed towards the development and commercial use of new technologies in healthcare and industry. We are able to support a wide range of industries in order to solve specific business problems, help develop products and services, and provide training and development to support staff. By working with the Pharmaceutical Technologies Group your organization could benefit from our research expertise, analytical services, bespoke consultancy and a range of collaborative opportunities.
key strengths are:
- The analysis and characterization of various structural properties of pharmaceutical and food grade materials and products, using a range of sophisticated analytical techniques, inc. terahertz imaging, atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, broad band dielectric spectroscopy
- Significant microbiology expertise in infection control
- Expertise in monitoring and optimization of the freeze-drying process
- The development of novel, bio-responsive drug delivery strategies.
- Surface modification of titanium implants
- Particle characterization in the batch crystallization process
Current projects include:
- Our patented INsmart insulin drug delivery system is a pioneering development in the management of diabetes. The smart glucose-sensitive delivery device is an implantable medical device which can deliver insulin to the patient on a closed-loop or self-regulated basis
- Our patented LyoSense™ system developed as part of a collaborative R&D project to create new technology and new knowledge for the development, optimisation and control of the freeze-drying process.
- Our anti-caking research project focuses on the analysis of particle interactions at the nanoscale in the storage and spoiling (‘caking’) of powdered materials. This allows companies to predict and optimise the behaviour of new and existing powder ingredient. It also allows powdered materials to be used in tropical countries while maintaining their quality without resorting to anti-caking agents.
