James Alexander

James Alexander is a Visiting Professor at the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde. His research focuses on immune system interactions with intracellular protozoan parasites, particularly Leishmania and Toxoplasma gondii. He specializes in vaccine development using recombinant antigens and adjuvants, as well as studying immunopathology in the central nervous system. His work explores the influence of gender and sex hormones on immune responses to parasitic infections.

Research Interests:

• Vaccine development against parasitic diseases
• Gene knockout models for immunoregulatory analysis
• Adjuvant formulation optimization
• Congenital toxoplasmosis laboratory models
• Immunopathology mechanisms in parasitic infections

Collaborations: Active partnerships with Universities of Glasgow, York, Birmingham, Cape Town, Lusanne, and Chicago. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and infectious disease research.

Key Projects:

• In Vivo Reporting using Nanosystems Chemistry and Optical Spectroscopy (EPSRC-funded, 2010-2011)
• Establishment of a biophotonic imaging system for in vivo biology (Wellcome Trust-funded, 2009-2014)

Impact: Contributed to commercial adoption of non-invasive drug delivery methods through collaborative research.