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David Lee is a Professor of Cell and Tissue Engineering at Queen Mary University of London, serving as Deputy Vice Principal - Impact (Enterprise and Commercial Innovation). He holds a BSc (Hons), MA, and PhD. His primary research focuses on mechanobiology, studying how mechanical forces influence cellular and tissue behavior, particularly in cartilage, stem cells, and circadian biology. His work has led to over 100 refereed papers and significant grant funding, including awards like the Negma Lerads Prize. Lee investigates how mechanical stimuli modulate stem cell differentiation, nuclear architecture, and circadian rhythms, with applications in organ-on-a-chip systems and regenerative medicine. He leads grants totaling over £5 million, including BBSRC, EPSRC, and Wellcome Trust funding. His research group explores musculoskeletal tissues, mechanoregulation of nuclear organization, and integrating circadian biology into in vitro models.
- Education: BSc (Hons), MA, PhD
- Affiliations: School of Engineering and Materials Science, Centre for Bioengineering
- Grants: EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Organ-on-a-Chip Technology (£7M), BBSRC grants on circadian biology integration (£387K), and EPSRC funding for mechanical stimuli studies (£436K)
- Labs/Teams: Research Group in Mechanobiology and Tissue Engineering, collaborating on organ-on-a-chip development
His research highlights include demonstrating mechanical force's role in stem cell differentiation and linking circadian rhythms to mechanobiology for better in vitro models. Lee aims to advance regenerative medicine through engineered tissue systems and mechanistic insights.
