Neil Cross

Dr. Neil Cross is an Associate Professor in Cancer Biology and Course Leader for the BSc (Hons) Biomedicine and Health Science at Sheffield Hallam University. He holds a BSc in Biomedical Chemistry from the same institution and completed his PhD and postdoctoral research at the University of Sheffield. His research focuses on cancer biology, emphasizing 3D cell culture models for drug testing, mechanisms of apoptosis and ferroptosis, and gold nanoparticle-based therapies.

Education:

• BSc Biomedical Chemistry, Sheffield Hallam University
• PhD and Postdoctoral Research, University of Sheffield

Research Interests:

• Development of in vitro 3D tumor models to replace animal testing
• Metabolomics analysis via mass spectrometry imaging
• Novel cancer therapeutics targeting mitochondrial pathways
• Overcoming drug resistance through combination therapies

Recent studies include NC3Rs-funded MALDI-MS imaging projects and Innovate UK collaborations on primary cancer cell culture.

Grants & Collaborations:

• Funded by Cancer Research UK, Marie Sklodowska-Curie Programme, and Innovate UK
• Collaborations with Prof. Neil Bricklebank (SHU), Dr. Laura Cole, and external institutions like University of Liverpool and University of Leicester

Advising & Training: Supervises doctoral projects in areas like uveal melanoma metabolomics and gold nanoparticle drug delivery. Teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in molecular biology and therapeutic targeting.

Labs & Affiliations: Affiliated with the Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre and Industry and Innovation Research Institute at SHU.