Our research is focused on creating and developing chemical solutions to humanitarian challenges impacting marginalised groups
We are primarily interested in small molecule, peptide, polymer and carbohydrate solutions to understanding and treating neglected tropical diseases
Our work aims to contribute to the following United Nations Sustainable development goals
Group Aims
Improve the quality of life of marginalised groups through exploring and developing solutions to chemical and biological challenges
Develop international collaborations for the benefit of marginalised groups
Raise awareness of humanitarian challenges
Current Focus
Develop diagnostic platforms stable in a wide range of conditions, for a wide range of applications, for under $1 USD
Understand the chemical and biological challenges of snake envenomation as a WHO Neglected Tropical Disease
Raise awareness of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Current Research Streams
These are current projects the group is actively working on or are looking to explore further in the near future
Improving the robustness of lateral flow devices in medically relevant media for researchers and public users
Understanding the components of snake venoms for targeting in diagnostics and use in pharmaceuticals
Developing chemical solutions for replacing antibody components in diagnostics and therapeutics
Funders
BBSRC MIBTP Career Development Fellowships
The Royal Society Partnership Fund
EPSRC
VenomAid dx
Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship
University of Warwick
Royal Society of Chemistry
Interested in joining or supporting?
Dr Baker is always on the look out for collaborators, students and funders. If you would like to join or support the group then please email Dr Baker using the link below