Jimi Adu

Jimi Adu is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton's School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences. He holds a PhD in Developmental Neurobiology from the University of London (1996) and a BSc in Physiology from the University of Liverpool (1988). His research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, diabetic neuropathy, and the application of carbon nanotubes for nerve repair. He has secured grants including an EPSRC CASE award and an FP7 IAPP grant to study carbon nanotube biocompatibility with neural tissue.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiology, University of Liverpool (1988)
• PhD in Developmental Neurobiology, University of London (1996)

Research Interests: Dr. Adu investigates neurodegenerative mechanisms, diabetic neuropathy pathogenesis, and glioblastoma tumor microenvironments. His work emphasizes carbon nanotube-based biomaterials for peripheral nerve repair and phytochemical therapies for brain cancers. Recent studies explore nanomaterial cytotoxicity and surface modification effects on neural cells.

Awards/Grants:

• EPSRC CASE Studentship Award (Carbon Nanotube Biocompatibility)
• FP7 IAPP Grant (Multi-Institutional Nanomaterial Research)
• Co-Investigator on Interreg Perene Project (Neuroscience Applications)

Teaching: Teaches on BMBS medical degree, Biomedical Science, and Biological Sciences courses. Uses interactive lectures to foster student engagement and problem-solving skills. Emphasizes lifelong learning through active participation.

Professional Roles: Peer reviewer for journals like Small and Advanced Functional Materials, and grant evaluator for BBSRC (neuroscience) and EPSRC (nanomaterials).