Agri-Pharmacy research
Investigating pharmaceutical and medicinal plant species grown under controlled conditions
The agri-pharmacy research team is delving into the pharmaceutical potential of plant extracts cultivated under completely controlled environmental conditions. Their focus spans across three pivotal areas: anticancer, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory impacts. By meticulously controlling growth factors such as light, temperature, and nutrient levels, the team aims to harness the full medicinal potential of these plants whilst reducing the carbon footprint for medicine production to net zero.
Through rigorous experimentation and analysis, they seek to uncover novel compounds with the potential to combat cancerous growth, microbial infections, and inflammatory responses. This multidisciplinary approach holds promise for advancing the field of pharmaceuticals and enhancing our understanding of plant-based therapies.
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3Environmental conditions
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3Stability tests
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3Extraction methods
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3Plant chemical analysis
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3Pharmaceutical impacts
Optimisation of Plant Factory Systems
This project focuses on the systematic collection of research data on pharmaceutical plant responses to specific wavelengths of light in a
Plant Factory
setting. We are determining the precise pharmaceutical properties of target plants through carrying out light treatment experiments using a controllable LED lighting system.
Microbial study and chemical analysis will ensure the safety and quality of basil and black cumin, and will contribute towards developing novel treatments for a range of medical conditions.
People
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![Dr Hail Rihan Associate Professor in Agricultural Technology]( "Dr Hail Rihan")
Dr Hail Rihan
Associate Professor in Agricultural Technology
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![Dr Lynn McCallum Associate Professor of Haematology]( "Dr Lynn McCallum")
Dr Lynn McCallum
Associate Professor of Haematology
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![Dr Simon Fox Associate Professor in Molecular Pathology (Education)]( "Dr Simon Fox")
Dr Simon Fox
Associate Professor in Molecular Pathology (Education)
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![Dr Andrew Foey Associate Professor of Immunology]( "Dr Andrew Foey")
Dr Andrew Foey
Associate Professor of Immunology
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![Dr Sophie Fauset Associate Professor in Terrestrial Ecology]( "Dr Sophie Fauset")
Dr Sophie Fauset
Associate Professor in Terrestrial Ecology
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![Dr Philip Warburton Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology]( "Dr Philip Warburton")
Dr Philip Warburton
Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology
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![Dr Raul Bescos Garcia Associate Professor of Human Nutrition and Physiology]( "Dr Raul Bescos Garcia")
Dr Raul Bescos Garcia
Associate Professor of Human Nutrition and Physiology
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![Dr Anthony Uren Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences (Blood Science)]( "Dr Anthony Uren")
Dr Anthony Uren
Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences (Blood Science)
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![Dr Naofel Aljafer Senior Research Fellow]( "Dr Naofel Aljafer")
Dr Naofel Aljafer
Senior Research Fellow
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![Dr Kirsty Matthews Nicholass Lecturer in Biology]( "Dr Kirsty Matthews Nicholass")
Dr Kirsty Matthews Nicholass
Lecturer in Biology
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![Mr Toby Anderson Von Trampe Research Assistant]( "Mr Toby Anderson Von Trampe")
Mr Toby Anderson Von Trampe
Research Assistant
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![Dr Michele Kiernan Senior Technician (Biomedical Research Laboratories)]( "Dr Michele Kiernan")
Dr Michele Kiernan
Senior Technician (Biomedical Research Laboratories)
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![Ms Yve Metcalfe-Tyrrell Key Partnerships Manager]( "Ms Yve Metcalfe-Tyrrell")
Ms Yve Metcalfe-Tyrrell
Key Partnerships Manager
Featured publications
Rihan, H.Z., Aljafer, N., Jbara, M., McCallum, L., Lengger, S. and Fuller, M.P., 2022. The impact of LED lighting spectra in a plant factory on the growth, physiological traits and essential oil content of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis). Plants, 11(3), p.342. DOI
Rihan, H.Z. 2023. The Impact of LED (Light-Emitting Diode) Spectra on Plant Growth and Quality, MDPI-Books
Contact us
If you have any queries, or would like to talk to us about any of the projects above, please contact
Dr Hail Rihan
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