Nicholas Forsyth

Nicholas Forsyth is a Professor and Vice-Principal (Research) at the University of Aberdeen since 2023. His role includes developing interdisciplinary research strategies, overseeing grand challenge areas, and enhancing organizational performance for REF2028. Previously, he served as Dean of Research in the Faculty of Medicine at Keele University, Director of the Research Institute for Science and Technology in Medicine, and Lecturer in Stem Cell Biology.

• BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology from the University of Glasgow
• PhD in Molecular Genetics from the CRUK Beatson Institute

His research focuses on Stem Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering, particularly in tendon, cartilage, and bone regeneration. He explores Epigenetic regulation of telomerase activity, oxygen-sensitive mechanisms in cell differentiation, and Biomaterials for 3D scaffold development. His work bridges Molecular Biology and Biomedical Engineering, emphasizing translational applications.

Recent publications highlight advancements in Tendon tissue engineering using growth differentiation factors, Extracellular vesicle production under dynamic culture, and Biomaterial scaffold optimization with cellulose microfibers. His team investigates Oxygen-sensitive epigenetic markers, MSC immunomodulation via secretomes, and Computational modeling of viral host interactions.