Poppy O. Smith

Dr Poppy O. Smith is a Research Fellow in the School of Engineering and Materials Science at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), affiliated with the Iskratsch Lab. Her expertise spans cell and tissue engineering, endothelial cell biology, angiogenesis, and mechanotransduction in cardiac disease.

Education:

• MSci, PhD

Research Interests: Poppy investigates mechanotransduction mechanisms in cardiac disease, leveraging engineered nerve tissue and hiPSC-derived endothelial cells. Her work bridges tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and vascular biology, with applications in peripheral nerve repair and angiogenesis models.

Scientific Awards:

• Institute of Healthcare Engineering Impact Fellow
• Associate Member of Royal Society of Chemistry
• Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Advising & Collaborations: Supervised by Prof. Thomas Iskratsch at QMUL, she collaborates with PhillipsLab and previously worked at UCL School of Pharmacy. Her research is informed by interdisciplinary training through the BBSRC-funded London Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme.