Welcome to the Nanomedicines Symposium 2025
DISCOUNTS are available for APS Members and the British Society of Nanomedicine Members
Organising Committee
Professor Elaine Ferguson
Professor Elaine Ferguson, Professor in Polymer Therapeutics, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, UK
Elaine graduated from the University of Manchester with a Master of Pharmacy degree in 2003, before completing a PhD with Prof Ruth Duncan at Cardiff University’s Welsh School of Pharmacy in 2008, in which she developed a bioresponsive polymer-phospholipase conjugate for the treatment of breast cancer. This research initiated Elaine’s long-standing interest in using natural biodegradable polymers as novel carriers for bioactive agents. Having demonstrated the feasibility of bioresponsive polymer therapeutics in cancer, Elaine joined Cardiff University’s School of Dentistry, where her interests focused on exploring new clinical applications, including chronic wound healing, infection and spinal cord injury. Her ongoing research aims to optimise drug release by attachment of biodegradable polysaccharides to protein and peptide drugs, in order to direct them to sites of inflammation, thereby minimising toxicity, overcoming resistance and increasing bioavailability.
Arwyn T. Jones
Arwyn T. Jones, Professor of Membrane Traffic and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Wales, UK
Arwyn obtained his PhD, under the supervision of Sir Tom Blundell, in protein crystallography at Birkbeck College, University of London. He then undertook postdoctoral research on endocytosis at the University of Liverpool, Harvard University and EMBL Heidelberg- as EMBO and Alexander von Humboldt fellow. Following a BBC Scholarship to gain a Diploma in Journalism at Bangor University he was appointed as lecturer at the Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University. There, he is now Professor of Membrane Traffic and Drug Delivery and Director for Research Innovation and Engagement
His research falls under themes of cancer cell biology, endocytosis and drug delivery, all of which aim to enhance our capacity to deliver small molecule drugs and biopharmaceuticals to defined regions of cells. He has published >100 papers and throughout his career he has collaborated with a long list of national and international academic groups, SMEs and major companies. He currently sits as Editorial Board member of J. Controlled Release and Membranes. Arwyn is also extremely proactive in public engagement with science, organising small and large science exhibitions locally in Cardiff and across Wales- see home page for details.
Speakers and Moderators
DOAK, Shareen
GUMBLETON, Mark
HOOD, Kerry
JONES, Robert
MELA, Ioanna
PARKER, Alan
PATEL, Asha
RAEMDONCK, Koen
Symposium Venue
Cardiff University has a long and proud history, dating back to 1883 when it was founded as the University College of Wales. Today, Cardiff University is a leading research institution, with a global reputation for excellence. The Meeting will be located in the Redwood Building that houses the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. It is located near heart of the city and very close to the Principality Stadium that one day later (9th-11th of September) will host the APS 16th International PharmSci Conference.
Our thanks to Cardiff University and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences for hosting this symposium.