Ben is a research fellow working in the neuro-ocular inflammation and matrix research group within the Department of Biomedical Sciences. His work focuses on fluid dynamics and extracellular matrix (ECM) changes in the brain and the eye, with research interests in haemorrhagic stroke and glaucoma.
He has a particular interest in developing organotypic models of tissues and disease processes, using organotypic models of haemorrhagic stroke to trial new treatments to reduce advanced brain ageing and early death, commonly seen in patients suffering from subarachnoid haemorrhage. He is also an experienced molecular biologist, with interests in the transcriptional regulation of fibrosis and ECM dysfunction.
He regularly trains students in a range of experimental techniques, including in vitro and ex vivo skills. He also has experience in directly supervising PhD / MRes students, BMedSc biomedical materials science and MSci / BSc biomedical science research projects.