Microbial Diseases, Royal Free Campus,University College London, London, NW3 2PF
Dedicated to improving oral and gastrointestinal health
Current research
The laboratory investigates the biology of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These are the two major forms of inflammatory bowel disease that can affect individuals at any age, most often in early adulthood.
The group is focused on understanding the mechanisms that drive inflammation and inflammatory diseases. We utilise the most up to date technologies and techniques to investigate cellular functions associated with immune activation
We are focusing on the role the microbiome plays in cancer development and treatment outcomes.
Sarcopenia is a condition that causes slow, long-term decay of the muscles used in movement. This results in weakness, reduced capacity for physical activity and increased risk of falls- greatly impacting one’s quality of life, as well as health and safety. We are currently investigating how sarcopenia impacts on individuals with IBD.
Pelvic radiation disease resulting from cancer radiotherapy is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The pathophysiology is currently poorly understood and our researched is focused on identifying biomarkers that identify cancer patients at risk of developing pelvic radiation disease.