Biography

Favourites

• McColgan-Bannon, K.I.S., Upson, S., Gentile, P., Tausif, M., Russell, S., Dalgarno, K. and Ferreira, A.M., 2019. Biomimetic properties of force-spun PHBV membranes functionalised with collagen as substrates for biomedical application. Coatings, 9 (6).
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Journal Articles

• McColgan-Bannon, K.I.S., Upson, S., Gentile, P., Tausif, M., Russell, S., Dalgarno, K. and Ferreira, A.M., 2019. Biomimetic properties of force-spun PHBV membranes functionalised with collagen as substrates for biomedical application. Coatings, 9 (6).
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• Upson, S.J., O'Haire, T., Russell, S.J., Dalgarno, K. and Ferreira, A.M., 2017. Centrifugally spun PHBV micro and nanofibres. Materials Science and Engineering C, 76, 190-195.
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• Upson, S., Smith, J., Nevell, T., Barbu, E. and Tsibouklis, J., 2017. Polymeric Coatings for Dental Care. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, 5 (6), 227-243.
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• Upson, S.J., Partridge, S.W., Tcacencu, I., Fulton, D.A., Corbett, I., German, M.J. and Dalgarno, K.W., 2016. Development of a methacrylate-terminated PLGA copolymer for potential use in craniomaxillofacial fracture plates. Materials Science and Engineering C, 69, 470-477.
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Chapters

• Upson, S., Smith, J., Barbu, E., Tsibouklis, J. and Nevell, T., 2017. Handbook of Modern Coatings Technologies, Nanocoatings, Biocoatings and Functional Layers. Handbook of Modern Coatings Technologies, Nanocoatings, Biocoatings and Functional Layers. Elsevier.
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Profile of Teaching UG

• Introduction to Pharmacology
• Introduction to Pharmacology

Grants

• Preparation and characterization of biocompatible hybrid materials based on polymer-collagen conjugates for tendon repair (EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Medical Devices, 01 Oct 2015). Completed
• RESTORATION (FP7-NMP, 02 Apr 2012). Completed

Conference Presentations

• International Association of Dental Research, Assessment of Novel Resorbable Polymers for Maxillofacial Applications, 15 Mar 2020, Boston, United States
• World Biomaterials Congress, 16 May 2016, Montreal, Canada
• Summer School on Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, 07 Jul 2014, Lake Garda, Italy
• International Association of Dental Research, In Vitro Degradation of Novel Resorbable polymers for Maxillofacial Applications, 15 Jun 2014, Cape Town, South Africa
• European Conference on Biomaterials, 08 Sep 2013, Madrid, Spain
• International Association of Dental Research, 15 Jun 2012, Iguassu Falls, Brazil
• GSK Science Symposium, 16 May 2012, Weybridge UK
• GSK Science Symposium, 18 May 2011, Weybridge UK
• GSK Science Symposium, 19 May 2010, Weybridge

Qualifications

• PhD in Drug Delivery, Biomaterials (BBSRC, GlaxoSmithKline, Portsmouth University, 2012)
• PGCE in Scientific Research Methods (2010)
• BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science (First class) (Portsmouth University, 2008)

Memberships

• Tissue Cell and Engineering Society, Member (2017-),
• Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society, Member (2016-2017),
• International Association of Dental Research, Member (2013-2016),