The universities of the West Midlands have a track record of supporting our regional partners to deliver the strategic goals of economic prosperity, effective public services and robust, evidence-based policy. Our directory of experts from across our twelve universities enhance relationships with regional partners, allowing the West Midlands Combined Authority, Local Enterprise Partnerships, Local Authorities and other public bodies to tap directly into our wealth of academic and professional knowledge, giving you direct access to experts in priority areas that support economic growth, public service reform and research and intelligence capability for the West Midlands.
Our experts - 641 match your search
Summary of expertise
Interests in the broad concept of cell biology. My research focuses on the process of carcinogenesis and general information related to cell behaviours that promote cellular motility, invasion and the metastasis process in general. Recently our work has also focused in research related to development/embryogenesis and the context of cellular motility/invasion in this process.
- s.r.gross@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043467
Nicola Logan
Senior lecturer in Optometry
Expertise:
- Medical and life sciences
Aetiology, development and control of myopia
Activity:
- Research and innovation
- Business engagement (industry, facilities, initiatives etc)
- Public service engagement (local authorities, NHS, police etc)
- Education/teaching - undergraduate
- Education/teaching - postgraduate taught & research
Summary of expertise
Expert on myopia - that is the aetiology, development and control of myopia (short-sightedness) in children. Has conducted clinical trials in interventions to slow myopia progression in children. Also advises on translation of myopia management research into clinical practice.
- n.s.logan@aston.ac.uk
- 01212044128
Summary of expertise
Experienced clinical pharmacist in range of clinical specialties (primary care, secondary care and specialist services). Looking to develop research in education with a focus on HE and health professionals
- r.ahmed@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043949
Summary of expertise
My expertise is in medical education and publication in Gynaecology
- @sbakour
- s.bakour@aston.ac.uk
- 01212044334
Summary of expertise
Expertise in clinical microbiology, antibiotic action and resistance.
- p.a.lambert@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043976
Rebekka Heitmar
Lecturer
Expertise:
- Medical and life sciences
Ocular and systemic vascular structure and function in health and disease
Activity:
- Research and innovation
- Public service engagement (local authorities, NHS, police etc)
- Education/teaching - adult skills
- Education/teaching - undergraduate
- Education/teaching - postgraduate taught & research
Summary of expertise
Assessing ocular and vascular function in health and disease to establish the underlying disease mechanisms. Understanding the interplay of structural and functional damage will provide the basic foundation for future clinical assessments and novel treatment development.
- r.heitmar1@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043853
Colin Murdoch
Marie Curie International Incoming Fellow
Expertise:
- Medical and life sciences
Cardiovascular research pathology
Activity:
- Research and innovation
- Business engagement (industry, facilities, initiatives etc)
- Education/teaching - apprenticeships
- Education/teaching - undergraduate
- Education/teaching - postgraduate taught & research
Summary of expertise
Vascular and cardiac disease modelling.
Translational research.
Pregnancy disorders.
Preclinical modelling.
In vivo ultrasound imaging.
- c.murdoch@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043920
Lucy Rackliff
Lecturer in Transport and Logistics
Expertise:
- HS2 growth
Passenger transport governance and integration
Activity:
- Research and innovation
- Business engagement (industry, facilities, initiatives etc)
- Civic engagement (third sector, charities etc)
- Public service engagement (local authorities, NHS, police etc)
- Education/teaching - undergraduate
- Education/teaching - postgraduate taught & research
Summary of expertise
Experience in passenger transport in its broadest sense, including a period working for what was then Centro, now Transport for West Midlands. Has been involved in research into improving the experience of rail passengers, and related issues such as the transport needs of an ageing population.
- l.rackliff@aston.ac.uk
- 01212045217
Angela Jeffery
Strategic Business Partner
Expertise:
- Exploiting the economic geography
Innovation and technology transfer
Activity:
- Research and innovation
- Business engagement (industry, facilities, initiatives etc)
- Public service engagement (local authorities, NHS, police etc)
- Education/teaching - apprenticeships
Summary of expertise
My expertise is in setting up partnerships to deliver research and innovation. I have worked in technology transfer and business development across a range of disciplines with specialism in Life, Health and Medical Sciences for the last 15 years. I have also acted as an Expert Reviewer for the EU.
- @AngelaJeffery
- a.jeffery@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043366
Chrissie Rogers
Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Expertise:
- Public service reform: Criminal justice
Thematic area: troubled individuals (and families)
Activity:
- Research and innovation
- Civic engagement (third sector, charities etc)
- Public service engagement (local authorities, NHS, police etc)
- Education/teaching - undergraduate
- Education/teaching - postgraduate taught & research
Summary of expertise
Expert on prisoners with learning difficulties (LD), mental health challenges and their families. Has carried out research with families who have a child with LD. Currently carrying out research with ex-offenders, families and professionals who work with them (funder The Leverhulme Trust). Also specialises in care ethics, disability and education.
- @ChrissieRogers1
- c.rogers3@aston.ac.uk
- 01212045377