Dr James Roberts is a post-doctoral research fellow within the Department of Biomedical Sciences. His research spans neurodegeneration, in particular brain and eye health, bridging molecular discovery, therapeutic intervention and cutting-edge drug delivery approaches for better patient outcomes.
Dr Roberts completed his PhD at the University of Liverpool in 2024 exploring how oxidative stress contributes to drug-induced cardiovascular toxicity and the potential mitigation through activation of the NRF2 pathway. This research facilitated his interests into the contribution of oxidative stress, inflammation and other degenerative pathways to diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
His current research investigates the mechanisms underpinning AMD, glaucoma, brain injury and other neurodegenerative disorders. He also has a keen interest in novel therapeutic interventions in combination with delivery strategies and technologies. His research crosses preclinical (in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo) and clinical applications, providing a comprehensive translational research pathway.
Dr Roberts teaches on undergraduate Biomedical Sciences programmes, supervises BSc and MSci project students and is a PhD supervisor. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of scientists and advancing translational neurodegenerative research for the wider public and patient benefit.