Ian Podmore

Dr. Ian Podmore is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford, School of Science, Engineering & Environment, where he has been employed since 2010. He maintains an active research program focused on free radical detection and measurement, and is affiliated with the Biomedical Research Centre.

Dr. Podmore completed his academic training at the University of Leicester, earning both his BSc and PhD there before conducting postdoctoral research at the same institution. His career demonstrates a progression from fundamental analytical chemistry toward biomedical applications.

His primary research interests focus on free radical detection and measurement using chromatography and mass spectrometry methods. This work spans several interconnected areas:

• Development of novel methods for spin-trapped free radical analysis
• Analysis of volatile organic compounds as potential cancer biomarkers
• DNA damage and oxidative stress mechanisms
• Amino acid depletion studies in pediatric cancer cell lines

Dr. Podmore's publication record demonstrates consistent research output from 2002 through 2021, with recent work focusing on advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques for free radical detection. His research shows a clear trajectory from methodological innovation toward biomedical applications, particularly in cancer research and oxidative stress-related diseases.

Dr. Podmore contributes to teaching across various programs, primarily leading and contributing to modules in analytical chemistry and biochemistry. He is available for PhD supervision, offering research opportunities for students interested in the intersection of analytical chemistry and biomedical applications.