Profile
Dr Suzanne Eldridge is a molecular biologist with a background in engineering whose main research interest is in the regeneration of musculoskeletal tissues. During her PhD she discovered the role of Agrin in cartilage homeostasis. Her predominant aim is to develop new therapeutic technologies which will either prevent cartilage breakdown or enhance cartilage repair, for use in disease (such as osteoarthritis) and following cartilage trauma.
Research
Group members
Aida Barawi (PhD student); Manasi Sayilakshmy (Technician); Zara Khan (PhD student)
Summary
Dr Eldridge is a molecular biologist with a background in engineering whose main research interest is in the regeneration of musculoskeletal tissues. During her PhD she discovered the role of Agrin in cartilage homeostasis. Her predominant aim is to develop new therapeutic technologies which will either prevent cartilage breakdown or enhance cartilage repair, for use in disease (such as osteoarthritis) and following cartilage trauma.
Opportunities in the group
Dr Eldridge has a range of projects available to students including:
- Short/long term undergraduate projects (either as part of a degree programme or independently)
- MSc projects
- PhD studentships (funded when possible)
Please email Dr Eldridge at s.e.eldridge@qmul.ac.uk for more information.
