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New podcast: Aston University research institute team discuss membrane separations and chocolate boxes
Aston Institute of Membrane Excellence’s Dr Matt Derry was joined by Dr Alan Goddard and France-based research partner Dr Mona Semsarilar They discussed the ...
Podcast: Aston University researchers discuss how brain injury research led to a better understanding of dementia causes
Professor Roslyn Bill discusses her research into brain cell membranes with Dr Matt Derry Serious brain injuries and dementia are affected by the flow of ...
Aston University receives £10m from Research England to establish the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence
Image shows how tiny water channels control how water enters and exits cells through their membranes The Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) will be ...
Aston University scientists explore more sustainable method of separating contaminants from water using bio-inspired membranes
• Contaminated water is responsible for around 500,000 deaths a year • New transmembrane proteins will allow selective removal of single contaminant from water • Will use tiny transport ...
Aston University biochemist explains why oxygen is an essential but stressful element - public lecture
Professor Corinne Spickett will explain how oxygen can cause damage to cells and lead to diseases Her inaugural lecture will take place on Thursday 26 January 2023 ...
Professor of biotechnology appointed as new executive editor of prestigious journal
A biotechnology professor in the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University has been appointed as the new executive editor of the journal, ...
Aston University sets Meritics on course to become market leader in the bio-pharmaceutical sector
Aston University has completed a knowledge transfer partnership with Meritics Ltd to develop the company’s capability and underpinning knowledge to measure the size, concentration ...
Aston University teams up with biotechnology company to develop commercial-scale production of membrane-associated proteins
Aston University has teamed up with biotechnology company Biocleave Ltd in a new knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) to develop the company’s capacity to produce ...