PhD in Biomedical Science

This project will reimagine gel electrophoresis into an innovative engineered microfluidic system, tailored to match the latest long-read sequencing methods for genomic medicine and health data science./nBy shrinking a decades-old method, that remains essential to DNA analysis, we will enable faster, higher quality genomic analysis. Microfluidic systems with tailored channel and chambers will be designed to manipulate DNA in sequential hydrogel and aqueous phases, automating complex workflows while reducing sample damage and preserving long genomic DNA molecules critical for long read sequencing. Training includes microfluidics, microelectronics, and modern molecular biology, within the School of Electronics and Computer Science and the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton.