Brendan Gilmore

Brendan Gilmore is a Professor and Deputy Head of the School of Pharmacy at Queen's University Belfast, with affiliations to the Material and Advanced Technologies for Healthcare Institute and the Institute for Global Food Security. His research focuses on microbial biofilms, antimicrobial discovery, and cold plasma technology for infection control.

• Active collaborations with the Centre for Plasma Physics and global partners
• Key SDG contributions: Good Health & Well-being (SDG3), Industry Innovation (SDG9), Responsible Consumption (SDG12)

Research Highlights: Develops wound biofilm sensors, investigates halophilic archaea for antibiotic discovery, and explores cold plasma applications in healthcare and agriculture. His multidisciplinary approach spans medicinal chemistry, molecular microbiology, and bioinformatics.

Scientific Contributions: Leads projects on biofilm control, 3D-printed medical devices, and extremophile research. His recent work includes Amphotericin B nanoparticle delivery systems and fatty acid-containing hydrogel coatings for urinary catheters.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Linnean Society (2018)
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (2020)
• Denver Russell Memorial Lecture (2014)
• Norbrook Royal Society of Biology Lecture (2019)
• Fellow, Higher Education Academy