معرفی
Dr. Michael Powner is a Professor of Regenerative Medicine at City St George's, University of London, where he has been employed since February 2016. His research focuses on retinal regeneration, mitochondrial function, and non-invasive electromagnetic interventions for health improvement. He holds a BSc in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (2006) from Durham University and a PhD in Neurobiology (2011) from University College London.
- Academic Leadership: Director of the Centre for Applied Vision Research
- Key Collaborators: Dr. Iasonas Triantis (City St George's), Prof. Glen Jeffery (UCL), Dr. Vikas Kapil (QMUL)
Research Grants: Principal Investigator in NiHR-funded SmartCare HbA1c Self Diagnostic projects (2023-2025) and Innovate UK technology development grants.
Research Themes: His work bridges regenerative medicine and ophthalmology, with particular emphasis on stem cell therapies for retinal disease, mitochondrial photobiology, and electromagnetic stimulation for tissue repair. Recent publications analyze dielectric soil sensors and light-based metabolic regulation.
Teaching: Module lead for Neural Biology and General Pathology (OV1015) and lecturer in Visual Perception (OV2023), Biomedical Sciences (SL1016), and Advanced Clinical Assessment (APM052).
