Joseph Broomfield

Joseph Broomfield is a Researcher in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. His PhD research, funded by Cancer Research UK since 2020, focuses on developing a prognostic multipanel test for prostate cancer using loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and ion-sensitive field-effect transistors (ISFETs). This interdisciplinary work integrates biomedical engineering and analytical chemistry to create rapid, non-invasive diagnostic tools using liquid biopsies, aiming to reduce reliance on invasive procedures.

Education:

• MSci in Natural Sciences (Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Molecular & Cell Biology) — University College London (2016-2020), First Class Honours
• Master's project supervised by Prof. Helen Hailes at UCL, contributing to two published journal papers

Research Interests: Joseph’s work bridges biotechnology and nanotechnology, emphasizing prostate cancer diagnostics, lab-on-chip platforms, and biomedical sensor development. His research combines analytical chemistry innovations with clinical applications, particularly in point-of-care diagnostics.

Key Collaborations: Supervised by Prof. Pantelis Georgiou (Centre for Bio-inspired Technology) and Prof. Charlotte Bevan (Department of Surgery and Cancer), Joseph’s projects emphasize translational research between engineering and clinical medicine.

Grants/Funding: Cancer Research UK supports his doctoral work, focusing on advancing rapid diagnostic technologies for personalized medicine.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Centre for Bio-inspired Technology at Imperial College London, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in biomedical engineering and oncology.