James Cronin

Dr. James Cronin is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Sciences at Swansea University Medical School. He holds an honorary role as Co-Director of Post-Graduate Research. His academic journey includes a BSc in Medical Microbiology from King’s College London, an MSc from Cardiff University, and a PhD from Swansea University investigating inflammation’s role in throat cancer progression.

Dr. Cronin’s research focuses on cancer metabolism, innate immunity, and chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly targeting aberrant cell signaling pathways. He leads a group exploring therapies to combat chemotherapy resistance and inflammation-driven diseases. His teaching spans Human Immunology, Medical Genetics, and Cancer Immunotherapy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Key research interests include immunometabolic adaptations in pregnancy, ferroptosis in cancer, and nanomedicine applications. Collaborations span veterinary and human health, with a strong emphasis on translational research. His work has been published in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications and Allergy, with a focus on metabolic reprogramming and immune cell function.

Dr. Cronin supervises PhD students in areas like ferroptosis induction, ovarian cancer metabolism, and drug repurposing. He is affiliated with the Institute of Life Science and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research teams.