Tina Chowdhury

Dr. Tina Chowdhury is a Reader in Regenerative Medicine at Queen Mary University of London's School of Engineering and Materials Science, where she serves as the EDI & Athena Swan Lead and Intercalated Programme Director. She is actively involved in the Centre for Bioengineering and maintains a strong research presence in regenerative medicine and mechanobiology.

• BSc
• MSc
• PhD
• PGCAP
• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)

Dr. Chowdhury's research focuses on developing novel therapeutics to slow inflammation and repair tissue damage, with a vision of restoring normal function. Her work utilizes multi-disciplinary approaches involving engineering, materials science, and biology to investigate how stress factors like cytokines, heat, and environmental conditions affect inflammatory signaling pathways in human tissues including placenta, membranes, cartilage, and disc. A significant aspect of her research involves translational investigation aimed at delivering novel therapeutics that restore healthy aging phenotypes. She serves as Chief Investigator for a clinical trial (NCT06340971) examining how environmental factors influence pregnancy outcomes and preterm birth in collaboration with clinical teams at UCLH NHS Trust and Barts Health NHS Trust.

Analysis of Dr. Chowdhury's recent publications reveals a strong focus on fetal membrane repair mechanisms, particularly investigating Connexin 43 (Cx43) signaling pathways and their role in preterm birth prevention. Her work spans from fundamental cell biology studies to applied clinical research, with increasing incorporation of machine learning approaches for obstetric prediction. The publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory of translational research moving from basic mechanobiology discoveries toward potential clinical applications.

• Drapers Fellowship (2014-17)
• Queen Mary ADEPT Senior Fellowship (2018)
• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018)
• Times Higher Education recognition (2014)
• Reimagine Education Award (2016)
• Royal Academy of Engineering Awards (2018, 2022)
• Story Futures Academy Award (2021)

Dr. Chowdhury leads research projects totaling £4.5M and has secured £300,000 in educational grants to enhance and diversify STEMM education, including development of virtual lab resources. She has successfully mentored numerous PhD students whose research has won international recognition, including prizes at ISPD conferences and best paper awards in journals like Prenatal Diagnosis. Her doctoral researchers have explored topics ranging from fetal membrane healing mechanisms to chondrogenic differentiation of stem cells.

As part of the Centre for Bioengineering, Dr. Chowdhury leads a research group focused on regenerative medicine approaches for tissue repair. Her team collaborates extensively with clinical partners at UCLH NHS Trust and Barts Health NHS Trust, bridging engineering and medical research. She has organized over 50 public engagement events in partnership with organizations including the Royal Academy of Engineering, BBC, and UK Space Agency, with initiatives such as 'Hidden Pollution,' 'Engineer Your Story,' and 'Staying Strong-Joints in Space.'