Principal investigator
Ciara Murphy
Senior Lecturer · Principal Investigator
Biomaterials · Bioengineering · Bioinorganic ions · Bone and joint repair
About
Research profile
Ciara Murphy designs advanced biomaterial therapeutics for targeted regeneration in complex healing environments, including bioinorganic-ion systems for osteoporotic and inflammatory bone defects.
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Research projects
Biomaterial scaffolds
Natural-polymer scaffolds engineered to reproduce extracellular-matrix structure, guide cell behaviour and support tissue repair.
7 associated researchers
Explore research areaHydrogels
Injectable, printable and stimuli-responsive hydrogels for controlled delivery, tissue support and next-generation biomedical devices.
6 associated researchers
Explore research areaBiofabrication and 3D printing
Additive-manufacturing and bioprinting approaches that organise biomaterials, cells and conductive components with spatial precision.
5 associated researchers
Explore research areaTargeted therapeutic delivery
Local delivery of drugs, proteins, peptides, bioinorganic ions, nucleic acids and cells from biomaterials and medical devices.
7 associated researchers
Explore research areaGene-activated materials
Non-viral vectors and biomaterial platforms that deliver genes, microRNAs and other nucleic-acid therapeutics at the site of repair.
6 associated researchers
Explore research areaAntimicrobial and immunomodulatory materials
Bioactive materials designed to counter infection, regulate inflammation and create a repair-supportive immune environment.
6 associated researchers
Explore research areaBone, cartilage, joint repair and PTOA
Regenerative and drug-delivery strategies for bone defects, cartilage damage, osteoarthritis and post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA).
5 associated researchers
Explore research areaDental, maxillofacial and oral regeneration
Biomaterial and tissue-engineering solutions for dental-pulp, periodontal, maxillofacial and complex oral-surgery applications.
3 associated researchers
Explore research areaSelected 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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