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James Bown is a Professor and Dean of Faculty at the Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business, Abertay University. His research focuses on computational methods for modeling biological systems, healthcare technologies, and AI-driven solutions for complex challenges in medicine and social care. He leads strategic research initiatives and industry partnerships through roles such as Co-Director of InGAME (UK Creative Cluster for Computer Games) and collaborations with organizations like Macmillan Cancer Support and the Digital Health Institute.
Education & Academic Background: James holds a PhD in computational modeling (2000) from Abertay University, focusing on individual-based models in fungal and plant systems. His expertise spans computer science, biomedical engineering, and creative technologies.
Research Interests: His work integrates systems biology, machine learning, and games technology to address healthcare challenges. Key areas include:
- Cancer drug response modeling at cellular/tissue scales
- AI-driven analysis of medical imaging and patient data
- Interactive visualization for clinical decision support
- Games-based solutions for health and social care optimization
Funding & Impact: Secured £6M+ in grants, including a £10M UKRI Creative Clusters Award for InGAME and a £0.4M Macmillan Cancer Support project. InGAME has delivered 28 R&D projects and trained over 700 professionals since 2018.
Recognition:
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology
- EPSRC Peer Review College Member
- Medical Research Scotland Panel Member
Advisory & Innovation: Supervised research projects like the My Cancer mAI Care initiative and GPU performance optimization for healthcare data analysis. Leads the InGAME Applied Games Lab, applying games tech to real-world problems in sectors beyond entertainment.
