Principal investigator
Ciara Murphy
Senior Lecturer · Principal Investigator
Biomaterials · Bioengineering · Bioinorganic ions · Bone and joint repair
About
Research profile
Ciara Murphy develops advanced biomaterials as disease models and targeted therapeutic-delivery systems, with a particular focus on cell–matrix interactions in metabolic bone disease.
Expertise
Research interests
Lab members
Ciara’s research team
Postdoctoral researchers
3Postdoctoral Researcher
Muireann Cosgrave
Muireann Cosgrave is a postdoctoral researcher in Ciara Murphy’s research group at TERG, RCSI.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Avelino Ferreira
Avelino Ferreira is a postdoctoral researcher in Ciara Murphy’s research group at TERG, RCSI.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Joshua Pepper
Joshua Pepper is a postdoctoral researcher in Ciara Murphy’s research group at TERG, RCSI.
PhD researchers
5PhD Researcher
Andrew Lynham
Andrew Lynham is a PhD researcher in Ciara Murphy’s research group at TERG, RCSI.
PhD Researcher
Divya Mallya
Divya Mallya is a PhD researcher in Ciara Murphy’s research group at TERG, RCSI.
PhD Researcher
Eavan Pakenham
Eavan Pakenham is a PhD researcher in Ciara Murphy’s research group at TERG, RCSI.
PhD Researcher
Lokitha Raju
Lokitha Raju is a PhD researcher in Ciara Murphy’s research group at TERG, RCSI.
PhD Researcher
Yuanchen Zhu
Yuanchen Zhu is a PhD researcher in Ciara Murphy’s research group at TERG, RCSI.
Selected outputs
Highlighted publications
The Design and Development of an Injectable Thermoresponsive Hydrogel for Controlled Simvastatin Release in Bone Repair Applications
Collagen silver-doped hydroxyapatite scaffolds reinforced with 3D printed frameworks for infection prevention and enhanced repair of load-bearing bone defects.
Magnesium Ion-Mediated Regulation of Osteogenesis and Osteoclastogenesis in 2D Culture and 3D Collagen/Nano-Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds for Enhanced Bone Repair.
A Multifunctional Scaffold for Bone Infection Treatment by Delivery of microRNA Therapeutics Combined With Antimicrobial Nanoparticles.
3D-Printed Gelatin Methacrylate Scaffolds with Controlled Architecture and Stiffness Modulate the Fibroblast Phenotype towards Dermal Regeneration.
Industry & translation
Turning research into impact.
TERG works with academic, clinical and industry partners to move biomaterials, devices and regenerative technologies towards patient benefit.
Industry, spin-outs and collaborationContact
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For research, collaboration and supervision enquiries, email ciaramurphy@rcsi.com.
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