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Biography
Mihai is a Lecturer in (Bio)material Chemistry at the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, University of Galway, Ireland. Mihai is also a Research Ireland Funded Investigator (FI) at the Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices (CÚRAM), University of Galway, Ireland. He received his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Basel, Switzerland (2017). Previously, Mihai was a Lecturer in Physical Chemistry at the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, University of Galway, Ireland. Through CÚRAM, University of Galway, Ireland, Mihai gained extensive experience in managing the EPSRC-SFI Joint Centre for Doctoral Training in Engineered Tissues for Discovery, Industry, and Medicine (lifETIME CDT):a target=_blank rel=nofollow href=https:lifetime-cdt.orghttps:lifetime-cdt.org
Research Interests
Mihais research interests include nature-inspired(bio)materials for the design of drug delivery systems and their interaction with (brain) organoids and organ-on-chip devices.
Teaching Interests
Biomaterials, Drug Delivery, Organoids, Organ-on-chip - design, synthesis, and characterization.Analytical amp; Molecular Chemistry, Physical Chemistry in Life Sciences, (Bio)material Sciences, Advanced characterization techniques,Biochemistry, Green Chemistry.
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Education/Academic qualification
B.Eng., M.Eng., PhD
External positions
Lecturer in Physical Chemistry, University of Galway
1 Jan 2021 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Cerebral Organoids with Integrated Endothelial Networks Emulate the Neurovascular Unit and Mitigate Core Necrosis
Navarro, J. F., Crilly, S., Chan, W. K., Browne, S., Mason, J. O., Giraldo, C. V., Pandit, A. & Lomora, M., 26 Apr 2025, wiley.Research output: Other contribution (Published) › Other contribution › peer-review
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Mechanoresponsive Drug Delivery Systems for Vascular Diseases
Fumadó Navarro, J. & Lomora, M., Aug 2023, In: Macromolecular Bioscience. 23, 8, 2200466.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Review article › peer-review
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Natural killer cell-mimic nanoparticles can actively target and kill acute myeloid leukemia cells
Alizadeh Zeinabad, H., Yeoh, W. J., Arif, M., Lomora, M., Banz, Y., Riether, C., Krebs, P. & Szegezdi, E., Jul 2023, In: Biomaterials. 298, 122126.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Generation Natural Killer Cell-Mimic Nanoparticles for Active Targeting of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Zeinabad, H. A., Yeoh, W. J., Krebs, P., Riether, C., Lomora, M., Banz, Y. & Szegezdi, E., 15 Nov 2022, Blood.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Conference Publication › peer-review
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Generation Natural Killer Cell-Mimic Nanoparticles for Active Targeting of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Lomora, M., 1 Nov 2022, Blood.Research output: Other contribution (Published) › Other contribution
Activities
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Working Group(Internal) (External organisation)
Lomora, M. (Member)
1 Dec 2020 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Sustainable Labs Working Group(Internal) (External organisation)
Lomora, M. (Member)
1 Dec 2020 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Cell Explorer event: Les Cellules D�ambulent
Lomora, M. (Other)
15 Nov 2019 → …Activity: Other › Community Engagement/Outreach
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Teachers in Residence
Lomora, M. (Other)
23 Oct 2019 → …Activity: Other › Community Engagement/Outreach
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College of Science and Engineering(Internal) (External organisation)
Lomora, M. (Member)
1 May 2019 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Prizes
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Enterprise Ireland H2020 Co-ordinator Proposal Preparation Support Scheme
Lomora, M. (Recipient), Jul 2019
Prize: Honorary award
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