Biosensing, Analytical and Diagnostics research theme

A research cluster within the Centre for Research in Biosciences (CRIB).

Theme overview

The Biosensing, Analytical and Diagnostics research thematic cluster is representative of the need for detection and measurement within the Biosciences. The accurate and reliable quantitative and qualitative determination of anything from small gas molecules to complex biomolecules is critical across biological and biomedical sciences.

It has an outstanding track record in the development and application of sensors and biosensors in clinical analysis and biomedical diagnostics. In this regard, CBR is closely associated with the Institute for Bio-Sensing Technology (IBST) at UWE Bristol, which has a focus on industry-facing networks in the biosensing field. CBR is also home to world-leading expertise in instrumental methods of bioanalysis using techniques such as Hydrophilic Interaction Liquid Chromatography (HILIC) and the development of chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques for the detection of emerging illicit drugs.

Academic staff

Dr James Costello

Senior Lecturer in Chemistry

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Dr Benjamin De Lacy Costello

Associate Professor of Biosensing and Diagnostics

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Dr Oliver Gould

Lecturer in Forensic Science

Dr Oliver Gould specialises in vapour mass spectrometry and detection of trace gases. His research work covers but is not exclusive to non-invasive diagnostics, forensic mass spectrometry, applications for metal oxide sensors, innovative mass spectrometry sample integration, and digital forensics. He is always looking for new analytical challenges and is always excited to work with other disciplines to solve problems.

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Dr Annabelle Hodson

Senior Lecturer in Medical Chemistry and Pharmacology

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Dr Kevin Honeychurch

Senior Lecturer in Forensic Chemistry

Dr Kevin Honeychurch has over 25 years of experience in analytical chemistry; developing solutions for multidisciplinary research projects, for healthcare, the environment, and the forensic sciences. He obtained a PhD in the development of electrochemical sensors for the determination of heavy metal ions in environmental water. Presently, he is focused on the development of unique areas of electrochemistry and computer based version in the analytical sciences. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers in both electroanalysis and chromatographic science, and has an H Index of 27.

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Professor Tony Killard

Professor of Biomedical Science

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Dr Hesham Kisher

Lecturer in Forensic Biology

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Professor Richard Luxton

Director of the Institute of Biosensing Technology (IBST)

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Professor David McCalley

Professor of Bioanalytical Science

David McCalley is Professor of Bioanalytical Science at UWE Bristol. In 2021, 2019, 2015 and 2013, he was named as one of the world's 100 most influential analytical scientists. He was awarded the Silver Jubilee medal of the Chromatographic Society in 2008. He has given more than 50 international invited lectures. Research is in fundamental mechanisms of chromatography in hydrophilic interaction and reversed-phase modes. Applications include monoclonal antibodies, pharmaceuticals and drugs of abuse.

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Dr Roy Pemberton

Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science and Biosensing

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Professor Norman Ratcliffe

Professor of Materials and Sensor Science

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Dr Saliha Saad

Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences

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