About
Karan Rana is a Teaching Fellow at the School of Biosciences within the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. His research focuses on cellular aging, metabolic disorders, and innovative drug delivery systems. He holds a PhD in cellular metabolism from Aston University (2016), supervised by Professors Brown and Bellary.
Key research interests include the interplay between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and aging, transdermal delivery of hydrogen sulfide donors (e.g., AP39), and wound healing mechanisms. He has pioneered studies on novel microneedle patches for neurological disorder treatment and in-vitro models for studying external fixation pin-site infections. His work also extends to educational innovations, such as integrating case studies into biomedical science curricula to enhance employability skills.
Recent publications (2023–2025) highlight advancements in AP39’s neuroprotective effects, transdermal drug delivery systems, and interprofessional learning strategies. Rana collaborates internationally on topics ranging from diabetic complications to antimicrobial materials for medical devices.
His teaching contributions include redesigning bioscience final-year projects to align with industry needs and promoting inclusivity in higher education. He actively engages in post-pandemic pedagogical adaptations, emphasizing hybrid learning models for biosciences.
