Biography

Charlotte began her academic career at the University of Nottingham, graduating with a first-class degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSc), before specialising in Drug Delivery at Aston University, where she graduated with a Distinction (MSc). Her undergraduate project focused on using apoferritin nanoparticles and temozolomide analogues to produce drug delivery systems aimed at overcoming temozolomide resistance in glioblastomas. Her master’s project focused on polymer-modified Chitosan nanoparticles as a drug delivery system for retinoic acid in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. After completing her master’s, Charlotte worked in the NHS as a MLA and MLA supervisor in pathology for nine months. She then moved on to a role as research technician at the University of Birmingham, within the School of Chemical Engineering and the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing. There she contributed an interdisciplinary project focused on the formulation of a fluid-gel-based eye drop for the treatment of OcMMP. In October 2024, Charlotte joined the Davies group as a PhD student.

Research

Charlotte’s research within the group will be focused on formulating magnetically responsive Pickering Emulsions using iron oxide nanoparticles with different morphologies. By combining iron oxide nanoparticles, commonly used as MRI contrast agents due to their magnetism, with Pickering emulsions, regarded as efficient and stable drug delivery systems, Charlotte aims to develop magnetically responsive drug delivery systems for targeted and effective treatment.

Funding

Charlotte’s PhD is sponsored by the UKRI EPSRC.