Jessica Taylor

Dr Jessica Taylor is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Liverpool, affiliated with the Rannard Research Group and Functional Materials Team. Her work focuses on nanomedicine formulations to improve tocolytic treatments for preventing preterm birth, a critical issue affecting 15 million pregnancies annually.

• Education: PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology (University of Liverpool, UK)
• Awards: Syngenta Prize for Pharmacology

Her research bridges material science, nanoscience, and obstetric medicine, aiming to enhance maternal and fetal health through nanoparticle-based drug delivery. She collaborates across disciplines, utilizing dynamic light scattering, organic synthesis, and high-performance liquid chromatography to optimize tocolytic efficacy and safety.

Dr Taylor's public engagement efforts with Tommy’s charity and Liverpool Women’s Hospital have raised awareness and funds for preterm birth research. Her work emphasizes translational impact, connecting benchtop advancements with patient needs through public and clinical collaborations.