Carmel Kealey

Carmel Kealey is a Professor and Head of Department in the Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Biotechnology at the Faculty of Science and Health. Her research focuses on biomaterials, biofilm inhibition, and wound healing applications. She has contributed to interdisciplinary studies involving thermoresponsive hydrogels, Cronobacter sakazakii pathogenesis, and anal fistula treatment strategies.

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Her work intersects pharmaceutical science, microbiology, and biomedical engineering, with recent projects addressing biofilm formation in food pathogens and tissue regeneration. Collaborations include studies on blended learning models for healthcare education.

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Her research has been published in journals like Gels, Polymers, and Journal of Food Safety, with a focus on translational applications in medicine and public health.