Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre (PMBRC) has established itself as a leading research centre in the pharmaceutical, chemical and biological sciences in Ireland. Situated on the Cork Road campus, the centre has an innovative research programme spanning drug delivery, molecular biology, solid state pharmaceutical science, analytical science, biosensor development and biomedical science. One of 17 Enterprise Ireland-funded Technology Gateways, the PMBRC supports R&D activities of a wide range of industries including the pharma, med tech, engineering and agri-food sectors. A truly multidisciplinary team, researchers in the PMBRC include chemists, biologists, biomedical scientists, physicists and engineers, and the centre has established links with national and international partners across industry and academia. The PMBRC was named Pharma Research Centre of the Year at the 2020 Pharma Industry Awards, and has won the Research and Development Achievement award in 2017, 2019 and 2021.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Dr Sajid Asghar
- Department of Science - Post Doctoral Research Fellow
- Ocular Therapeutics Research Group
Person: Researcher
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Innovative Vision Research Postdoctoral Training Programme
Fitzhenry, L. (Principal Investigator) & Ames, T. (Project Lead)
01/01/2026 → 31/12/2030
Project: European
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Investigating the Role of Glatiramer Acetate in Modulating Immune Effector Cells in Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
Rani, S. (Principal Investigator) & Kuruppilakath Manikandan, S. (Team Member)
11/11/2019 → 04/03/2024
Project: National
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Investigating the Role of Glatiramer in Modulating Immune Effector Cells in a Model of Choroidal Neovascularization (CNV)
Rani, S. (Principal Investigator), Kuruppilakath Manikandan, S. (Team Member) & Kuruppilakath Manikandan, S. (Team Member)
01/04/2019 → 04/03/2024
Project: Industry
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Designing biocompatible curcumin-loaded Pluronic F127 micelles for enhanced ocular drug delivery
Klahan, B., O'Reilly, N. J., Sigurdsson, H. H., Chauhan, A., Mering, S., Hakkarainen, J. J. & Fitzhenry, L., 05 Feb 2026, In: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 119, 108100.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Specific Populations in Ireland – Pregnant and Postpartum Women and People Living With Chronic Conditions
McGrath, A., Matthews, E., Kehoe, B., Cantwell , M., Lambe, B., McCormack, C., McDermott, C., Moyna, N. M., Cheilleachair, N. N., O Hagan, C., Rocha, R. S., Sheehan, P., Skelly, F., Szumilewicz, A. & Harrison, M., 28 Jan 2026, In: Baltic Journal of Sport and Health Sciences. 5, SupplementResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Formulation and HPLC-UV−Based Quantification of Nanoliposomes Co-Encapsulating Genistein and Oleanolic Acid
Naz, A., Farooq, M., Sarfraz, M., Unar, A., Shakir, R., Idrees, H. A. & Anwar, N., 2026, In: International Journal of Analytical Chemistry. 2026, 1, 6094234.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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ACM NanoCoCoA 2020 Best Paper Award:
Martins, D. P. (Recipient), Quach O'Reilly, H. (Recipient), Coffey, L. V. (Recipient), Cotter, P. (Recipient) & Balasubramaniam, S. (Recipient), 16 Nov 2020
Prize: Honorary award
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Towards a Patient-Centred Approach: Building a Public and Patient Involvement Framework for Pre-Clinical Ocular Health Research
Ames, T. (Speaker)
11 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Departments of Science and Land Science Research Seminar Series
Foley, S. (Organiser), Kernaghan, S. M. (Organiser) & KAMRUZZAMAN, M. (Organiser)
01 Sep 2022 → 31 May 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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PMBRC Green Lab Committee (Event)
Lennon, C. (Member)
Sep 2022Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Equipment
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701 KF Titrino & 703 Ti Stand, Karl Fischer
O'Reilly, N. (Manager)
Pharmaceutical & Molecular Biotechnology Research CentreFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Aerosol Jet Printer
O'Mahony, J. (Manager)
Pharmaceutical & Molecular Biotechnology Research CentreFacility/equipment: Equipment
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MARS 7, Microwave Digester
O'Reilly, N. (Manager)
Pharmaceutical & Molecular Biotechnology Research CentreFacility/equipment: Equipment
Press/Media
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SETU’s OTRG wins prestigious Irish Pharma Industry award
Fitzhenry, L., O'Reilly, N. & Ames, T.
01/11/2024
1 item of Media coverage
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November 29th: Maria Dickenson, Tess Ames, Dr Laurence Fitzhenry, and Georgiana Chiatis
29/11/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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SETU Presents - The Dry Eye Information Evening South East Technological University (SETU) is delighted to announc
03/11/2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Impacts
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Pioneering PPIE in Ocular Therapeutics: A Case Study in Translational Engagement
Ames, T. (Participant) & Fitzhenry, L. (Participant)
Impact: Health and Well-being