Cell and Tissue Engineering MPhil in Keele United Kingdom | Keele University

The Bioengineering and Therapeutics Group is an interdisciplinary team affiliated with the University Hospital of North Staffordshire and RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry. Their primary focus lies in developing innovative technologies for cell and tissue engineering, as well as implementing cell-based therapies for regenerative medicine in clinical settings. Overview This collaborative team brings together diverse expertise to advance technologies for cell and tissue engineering while translating cell therapies into clinical practice for regenerative medicine. Their specialized knowledge encompasses active clinical cell treatments, environmental chamber and bioreactor development, magnetic nanoparticle delivery systems, and the regulation of tissue-specific and skeletal stem cell differentiation. Since 2009, the group has co-managed an EPSRC Doctoral Training Centre in Regenerative Medicine in partnership with Nottingham and Loughborough universities. The Institute has launched the UK's first MRC multi-center clinical trial (ACTIVE) investigating cell therapy for connective tissues. Both hospital locations feature GMP-certified cell therapy laboratories for cell cultivation and administration. Recently, the team became a partner in the inaugural EPSRC Innovative Manufacturing Centre for Regenerative Medicine, fostering industry collaborations to commercialize cell therapies for patient care. They also participate in the EXPERTISSUES EU FP6 Network of Excellence. The Bioengineering and Therapeutics Group maintains connections with various research disciplines including Respiratory Medicine, Pharmacy, Clinical Science, Imaging, and Neurology. Additionally, they have initiated the HYANJI project under the EU's SP3-People IRSES program, creating a research network with China's Tsinghua and Chengdu Universities in Pharmacy and Biotechnology. Note that UK visa regulations typically require overseas fee-paying students to enroll full-time unless pursuing distance learning programs.