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Laura McClenaghan is a Research Fellow at the School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, specializing in interdisciplinary applications of cold plasma technology to biomedical and environmental challenges. Her work bridges pharmacology, microbiology, and surface science to develop innovative antimicrobial solutions.
- Primary Affiliation: School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast
- Research Interests: Cold plasma technology, biofilm disruption, bacteriophage applications, antimicrobial efficacy, and sustainable water purification.
McClenaghan's research focuses on leveraging cold plasma to enhance medical treatments and environmental sustainability. Her recent work explores plasma-activated water's synergistic effects with phage therapy against Proteus mirabilis biofilms, while also investigating cold plasma's tissue tolerance and antimicrobial properties for biomedical applications.
Scientific trends in her publications highlight cross-disciplinary innovation: 1) Cold plasma's role in improving antimicrobial therapies through plasma-tissue interactions; 2) Plasma-activated water's enhancement of phage efficacy against biofilms; 3) Sustainable water purification systems using plasma technology. These align with her core expertise in applying advanced therapeutics and microbiological solutions to clinical and environmental challenges.
