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Professor Divya Maitreyi Chari is a Professor of Neural Tissue Engineering at Keele University's School of Medicine. She leads the Cellular and Neural Engineering Group within the Institute for Science & Technology in Medicine (ISTM), directs internationalization efforts for the School of Medicine, and co-leads the ASPIRE medical research program. Her career includes roles as Senior Lecturer and Lecturer at Keele, preceded by a Junior Fellowship at the Multiple Sclerosis Society UK and research positions at Cambridge University.
Education includes a D.Phil in 'Cell Genesis in Hamster Cortex' from Oxford University (2000), an MSc in Medical Physiology (First Class) from AIIMS New Delhi (1996), and a BSc (Hons) in Human Biology from AIIMS (1994).
Her research integrates biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and neural regeneration. Key interests focus on:
- Magnetic nanoparticles for gene delivery and cell tracking
- Implantable hydrogels and polymer scaffolds for neural repair
- In vitro models of neurotrauma to reduce animal testing
- Molecular impacts of immunotherapies on neural development
Recent publications (2019-2023) emphasize neurotrauma modeling, biomaterial innovation, and nanoparticle applications. Trends show a strong focus on translational research, including spinal cord injury therapies, in vitro neurological models, and clinical-grade biomaterials for cell delivery.
Scientific accolades include:
- Junior Fellow, Multiple Sclerosis Society (2003-07)
- EPSRC E-TERM Landscape Fellowship
- BBSRC New Investigator Award
She actively advises PhD students and secures significant funding, including grants from EPSRC, MRC, and the Wolfson Foundation. Current projects include developing 3D in vitro neurotrauma models, nanoparticle-enhanced neural transplants, and implantable hydrogel systems. She leads the Cellular and Neural Engineering Group, collaborating globally with institutions like Bar Ilan University, Bristol University, and Texas A&M.
