doctoral-research-groups/products/lancaster_v2__groups.json

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  "research_direction": "The group works on creative responses to pain, ill-health, and trauma (Jenn Ashworth, Tajinder Singh Hayer, Zoe Lambert, Sara Wasson); Medical Humanities (Sharon Ruston, Sara Wasson); skin studies and bibliomania (Liz Oakley-Brown); sleep studies (Mike Greaney, Hilary Hinds); Literature and Science (Sharon Ruston).",
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  "research_direction": "We lead the world in the study of the literature of the Lake District, particularly through the work of the Wordsworth Centre and through collaboration with The Ruskin.",
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  "research_direction": "The group highlights media relations by spanning historical periods and media forms.",
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  "research_direction": "Transcultural Writing Research Activity The Transcultural Writing, Practice and Research Network links creative practitioners, academics and Lancaster University’s postgraduate student community to extensive research activity in creative transcultural practices and their impact on society.",
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  "research_direction": "We also have several groups who are interested in how other important cellular processes become disrupted in cancer and whether these can be targeted to develop new treatments or used as biomarkers to improve diagnosis.",
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  "research_direction": "By examining the diverse and unusual biological mechanisms of microbes at the molecular level we seek to identify processes that can be targeted therapeutically or exploited commercially.",
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  "research_direction": "Electrochemical processes are intrinsically interfacial and understanding the surface structure is crucial.",
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  "research_direction": "Inorganic Chemistry About us Inorganic chemistry makes use of the entire periodic table to discover and develop new molecules and materials, driven by both fundamental curiosity and application.",
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  "research_direction": "We are at the forefront of innovative solutions in these fields, pioneering the development of cutting-edge small molecule libraries and groundbreaking materials.",
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  "group_name": "Chemical Theory and Computation",
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  "research_direction": "Engaging closely with experimental collaborators in Lancaster and beyond, our work spans fundamental chemistry and biology to energy, materials, health and therapeutics.",
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  "group_name": "Bio³G: Biomaterials, Bioprocesses and Biosensors Research Group",
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  "research_direction": "Through close collaboration with other academic and industrial partners, Bio³G aims to deliver sustainable, cost-effective technologies that contribute to environmental sustainability and improved human health.",
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  "group_name": "Electronic Engineering",
  "university_and_centre": "Lancaster University",
  "research_direction": "Group Lead Professor Claudio Paoloni Cockcroft Chair Cockcroft Institute, Engineering of Microwaves, Terahertz and Light (E-MIT), Security Lancaster (Networks), Security Lancaster (Systems Security) enable JavaScript to view email address +44 (0)1524 592721 Facilities Electronic Engineering group manages or has access to, a number of specialised laboratories at the School of Engineering.",
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  "research_direction": "We are also working on the design, development and implementation of new technologies to support and enhance the health and wellbeing of older people and their care-givers.",
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  "group_name": "Centre for Disability Research (CeDR)",
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  "research_direction": "CeDR also has close links with a range of local, national and international organisations and groups.",
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  "group_name": "Centre for Health Inequalities Research",
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  "research_direction": "The School brings together its members’ expertise in a collaborative working relationship – to ensure emphasis on what works practically, can be applied across the whole country and better meets the needs of policy makers, practitioners and the public.",
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  "group_name": "Centre for Organisational Health & Well-being (COHWB)",
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  "research_direction": "It is a multi- and inter-disciplinary centre aiming to support employers, policy makers and other key stakeholders to develop sustainable, healthy work and healthy workplaces.",
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  "group_name": "Health Economics at Lancaster (HEAL)",
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  "research_direction": "Health economics goes beyond assessing the value of new treatments, services, or policies; it also explores the wider implications for patients and communities.",
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  "group_name": "International Observatory on End of Life Care (IOELC)",
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  "research_direction": "Models of palliative and supportive care provision: understanding how best to provide palliative and end of life care by exploring areas such as integrated service models, advance care planning and the use of volunteers.",
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  "group_name": "Lancaster University Belt and Road Initiative Research Consortium (LUBRIC)",
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  "research_direction": "China's Belt and Road Initiative aims to improve regional connectivity via land and maritime networks through Asia, Europe and Africa along and beyond the ancient Silk Road trade routes.",
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  "group_name": "Human rights and global vulnerabilities",
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  "research_direction": "Human rights and global vulnerabilities The Human Rights and Global Vulnerabilities research cluster brings together researchers working on human rights, inequalities, and structural vulnerabilities in a global context.",
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  "research_direction": "Our work focuses on the evolving mechanisms of regulation, corporate accountability and institutional resilience in an increasingly complex global economy.",
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  "research_direction": "Earth Science and Physical Geography A multidisciplinary group working on a range of Earth Science and Physical Geography problems with multi-sector impact About us We are a group of researchers with diverse backgrounds and expertise working on topics across the Earth Sciences and Physical Geography.",
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  "research_direction": "Our aim is to understand how natural systems function, how human activity affects these systems, and how we can mitigate or adapt to environmental challenges.",
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  "research_direction": "As scholars and academic citizens, our work is focussed on thinking critically and creatively about our shared environmental and political futures.",
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  "research_direction": "Collaboration with Argentina can contribute to deliver the UK’s ambitions for economic development and a secure food supply system since Argentina produces food commodities that the UK imports currently under EU trade agreements.",
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  "research_direction": "Plant Biology Working to understand key plant processes, from molecular to field scales, that affect agricultural output and ecosystem function.",
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  "research_direction": "Leads: Professor Jo Knight & Dr Jonathan Read Study with CHICAS MSc Health Data Science Alongside internationally renowned research, CHICAS also delivers a Master's course in Health Data Science.",
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  "research_direction": "Public events at the Faculty of Health and Medicine From public lecture series, to student-focused webinars, there's always something going",
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  "group_name": "Interdisciplinary network for culture, health, ethics and society (INCHES)",
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  "research_direction": "Researchers in the group investigate healthcare practices, cultures and policies in various contexts, using social science and humanities based methods.",
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  "research_direction": "About this Centre We are an active community of international scholars and family businesses developing global resources to bring new and meaningful insights to advance the business practice of small and medium-sized family firms.",
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  "research_direction": "We host distinguished international visitors and we are home to a vibrant doctoral student community.",
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  "research_direction": "The Centre for Health Futures focuses on business and management perspectives, contributing to Lancaster University’s wider expertise and aims through the Health Innovation Campus and collaboration with colleagues in other Faculties.",
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