Penny Lawton

Dr. Penny Lawton is a researcher affiliated with Durham University, specializing in biomedical optics and microfluidic systems. Her work focuses on advanced imaging techniques and low-cost diagnostic tools for physiological studies.

• Primary Affiliation: Durham University
• Research Focus: Biomedical imaging, microfluidics, and vascular physiology

Her research interests include:

• Development of VasoTracker for vascular mechanics analysis
• Multi-plane remote refocussing microscopy for dynamic calcium signaling
• High-throughput confocal microfluidic systems for chemical reaction monitoring
• Integration of optical trapping with spectroscopy techniques

Key publication themes:

• Biomedical imaging innovations (2014–2019)
• Microfluidic platform development for physiological studies
• Open-source hardware applications in vascular research