Nanomedicines and Targeted Delivery

Researchers in the School of Biological Sciences and across Cambridge are driving innovation in nanomedicine, drug delivery, and precision medicine. Our work is comprehensive, spanning RNA and protein therapies to smart nanoparticles designed with Click chemistry that can enable highly targeted drug delivery inside the body. Combining these therapeutic advances with deep biological understanding, and with close links with clinical and industry colleagues, Cambridge is uniquely positioned at the forefront of discovery science and transformative healthcare.

Cambridge Nanomedicine Ecosystem

Our scientific excellence in cellular, molecular and tissue biology, nanotechnology innovation and clinical application is driving new opportunities for translation and clinical impact in some of the most pressing disease areas, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and cardiovascular disorders. Working closely with lived experience partners, industry collaborations and policy makers, the Cambridge nanomedicine ecosystem is poised to transform the future of medicine.

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Recent Highlights

New vaccine effective against coronaviruses that haven’t even emerged yet

Researchers have developed a new vaccine technology that has been shown in mice to provide protection against a broad range of coronaviruses with potential for future disease outbreaks.

Ioanna Mela and colleague working in the lab

Ioanna Mela, the DNA-folding superbug-killer

Ioanna Mela, a researcher working on tiny devices made from intricately folded DNA strands, can make antibiotics work better and even slow the rise of superbugs.

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Cambridge spin-out receives £2.2 million to help improve cancer treatments

Vector Bioscience has received a £2.2 million investment to help it take forward its drug delivery platform designed to make RNA cancer therapies more effective.

Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship

Our scientists are extending their impact beyond discoveries in the lab. Their deep understanding of complex problems and innovative solutions forms the basis for new products and services, translating groundbreaking research into real-world impact.

SpyBiotech

Senesys.Bio

Vector Bioscience