Advanced Medical Diagnostics
Pioneering the future of biomedical innovation
The Advanced Medical Diagnostics research cluster at the University of Glasgow builds on over 20 years of groundbreaking work at the intersection of engineering, biology, and technology.
Our research has established a strong international reputation across key areas of bioengineering, with particular expertise in advanced biomedical diagnostics, biosensors, cell engineering, Lab-on-a-Chip (LOC) systems, and bionanotechnology.
At the heart of our work is a commitment to transforming healthcare through innovation — enabling faster, more accurate, and more accessible diagnostics for a global population.
Research division
- Biomedical Engineering
PhD opportunities
Find out more about PhD opportunities with AMD:
- PhD opportunities
Collaboration
- Our research is strengthened through close collaboration with national and international partners in academia and industry. Together, we are advancing: Biophotonics and Acoustic Manipulation for point-of-care diagnostics
- Optical and Optoelectronic Tools for particle manipulation and characterisation
- Microfluidic Devices for proteomics and biomolecular analysis
- Cell-Based Technologies that support pharmaceutical innovation
Advanced Diagnostics
We develop low-power, high-sensitivity Lab-on-a-Chip diagnostic technologies that integrate acoustic, photonic, and optoelectronic methods for use in remote and point-of-care medical settings.
Lab-on-a-Chip for developing world diagnostics
We develop affordable, high-sensitivity Lab-on-a-Chip diagnostics using cutting-edge micro- and optoelectronic manipulation techniques to detect parasitic infections in low-resource settings, supporting global disease elimination goals.
Micromanipulation for advanced medical diagnostics
We use micromanipulation techniques like optical and acoustic tweezers to probe the mechanical properties of cells, enabling advanced diagnostics for diseases such as sleeping sickness and conditions linked to cell elasticity.
Microrheology
We use microscopic probes to study the viscoelastic properties of tiny biological samples, providing powerful insights into cellular and molecular processes critical to biomedicine.
Single cell analysis
We use advanced micro-engineering and optical tools to probe the physical and chemical properties of individual cells, uncovering new biomarkers to study cell function, differentiation, and disease.
Bionanophotonics
We harness nanofabrication techniques to create advanced plasmonic structures that enhance biosensing sensitivity, enabling ultra-precise molecular detection through Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS).