Bolognesi Lab
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05.12.2024
PhD Project on the new CDT Engineering Solutions for Antimicrobial Resistance (Start Date Oct 2025)
A fully-funded PhD Projects is available in our group at University College London – Department of Chemistry.
The project is funded by the new EPSRC-BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Engineering Solutions for Antimicrobial Resistance.
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Project Title: Developing nucleic acid amplification methods and electrokinetic lateral flow technology
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Primary Supervisor: Dr Guido Bolognesi
Secondary Supervisor: Dr Micheal Booth
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This project aims to develop a novel lateral flow assay (LFA) device for urinary tract infection (UTI) diagnostics in primary care settings that combines the rapid, point-of-care analysis of dipsticks with the accuracy and breadth of diagnostic information provided by traditional, time-consuming laboratory techniques. To deliver this technological breakthrough, a novel enzyme-free DNA amplification strategy will be combined with a power-free electrokinetic amplification strategy in a LFA testing format.
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​​If you are interested, contact us to discuss your application. ​Detailed description of the project can be found here.​
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To apply, follow the instructions on the CDT website at this link.
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Virtual Open Days on Zoom on: Wednesday 18th December 2024 at 11 am, Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 3 pm.
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To register for the Open Day event, click here.
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The application deadline is set for mid-night UK time on January 26th, 2025.
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Project Start date is October 2025.
01.10.2024
Henry joins the group as PhD student
Henry joins the group as PhD student. His project will focus on the fundamental investigation of diffusiophoresis in paper-based devices and the application of this transport mechanisms to ultrasensitive diagnostics.
01.10.2024
Guido is nominated Chair of the IOP LCFG Committee
Guido has been nominated chair of the IOP Liquids and Complex Fluids group. The members of this special interest, member-driven group are interested in the structure and dynamics of liquids and complex fluids, from microscopic to mesoscopic and macroscopic length scales. The group members' work encompasses systems that range from “simple” liquids to complex fluids and soft materials. The LCFG committee's activities include the organisation of scientific meeting, postgraduate schools and early career awards.
19.06.2024
The group attended the 2024 ECCo Meeting
Christina attended the ECCo Meeting 2025 and gave a poster presentation at the event. The meeting is organised by the Early Career Colloids Network. The conference is specially geared towards early career academics, PhD students, postdocs and scientists from universities, research organizations and industries. Guido was a co-organiser of the event.
10.06.2024
The group attended the 2024 IOP Advanced School in LCFG
Amina and Christina attended the 2024 Advanced School on Liquids and Complex Fluids. The School is organised by the IOP Liquids and Complex Fluids Group and Guido was the lead organiser.
The aim of this school is to provide a comprehensive foundation for researchers in the field of soft matter, liquids and complex fluids.The school is directed towards postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds including physics, chemistry, chemical engineering and biophysics. Amina and Christina presented a research poster at this event.
