معرفی
Professor Karen Coopman serves as Professor of Biological Engineering and Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation at Loughborough University, where she has held academic positions since 2008. Her leadership roles include Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Director of the EPSRC/MRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Regenerative Medicine, MSc Programme Lead in Chemical Engineering, and Director of Doctoral Programmes.
Her educational background includes:
- First Class BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology from University of Bristol (2002)
- PhD in Pharmacology from University of Bath (2006) researching cannabinoid receptors in T lymphocytes
- Teaching qualification accredited by Higher Education Academy (2008-2011)
- Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management from Institute of Leadership and Management (2013)
Karen leads research in cell-based therapy manufacturing with expertise spanning biological engineering, regenerative medicine, and molecular pharmacology. Her work connects pharmacological receptor studies (including cannabinoid receptors and GLP-1R) to therapeutic applications in healthcare, emphasizing translational approaches for cellular therapies and biotechnology solutions.
Professional recognition includes:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Through her directorship of the EPSRC/MRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Regenerative Medicine, she has shaped doctoral training programs while securing research funding. Her leadership in MSc Chemical Engineering and Doctoral Programmes demonstrates commitment to developing next-generation researchers in engineering and healthcare disciplines.
She leads the Centre for Biological Engineering research group and serves as University HTA licence Designate Individual, overseeing regulatory compliance for human tissue and cell-based research across campus facilities.
