Felicity De Cogan

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Dr Cogan’s current research projects include:

Creating novel antimicrobial materials to prevent the spread of infection.

Mapping the spread of infection on surfaces in complex environments.

Developing a platform technology for ocular drug delivery to both the front and the back of the eye, particularly looking at delivery of age-related macular degeneration drugs via topical administration.

Designing osseoinductive coatings for implant materials which rely on low energy, low cost manufacturing to reduce the high cost of implants for the NHS.

Developing smart coatings for implant materials which can prevent infection, modulate scaring and be tailored to specific patients and or diseases

Research activity per year

Research interests

Developing smart materials to tackle unmet healthcare needs. Creating antibacterial surfaces to prevent the spread of infection on frequent touch surfaces and mapping the transmission of bacteria on surfaces. Designing novel materials for implantable devices to promote patient health outcomes and reduce infection. Also developing a novel platform technology for ocular drug delivery to both the front and the back of the eye, particularly looking at delivery of age-related macular degeneration drugs via topical administration.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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Oligoarginine peptide structure and its effect on cell penetration in ocular drug delivery
Duca, S., Nikoi, N. D., Berrow, M., Barber, L., Slope, L. N., Peacock, A. F. A. & De Cogan, F., 15 Aug 2024, In: Heliyon. 10, 15, 11 p., e35109.
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Biofouling resistant materials based on micro‐structured surfaces with liquid‐repellent properties
Jitniyom, T., Gaddam, A., Williams, G., Churm, J., Dearn, K., Banzhaf, M., De cogan, F., Dimov, S. & Gao, N., 7 Dec 2023, In: Nano Select. p. 1-10 10 p.
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Development of biocide coated polymers and their antimicrobial efficacy
Watson, R., Maxwell, M., Dunn, S., Brooks, A., Jiang, L., Hill, H. J., Williams, G., Kotowska, A., Nikoi, N. D., Stamataki, Z., Banzhaf, M., Scurr, D., Bryant, J. A. & de Cogan, F., Jul 2023, In: Nano Select. 4, 7, p. 442-453 12 p.
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Developing novel biointerfaces: using chlorhexidine surface attachment as a method for creating anti-fungal surfaces
Bryant, J., Riordan, L., Watson, R., Nikoi, N. D., Trzaska, W., Slope, L., Tibbatts, C., Alexander, M. R., Scurr, D. J., May, R. & De Cogan, F., 8 Mar 2022, In: Global Challenges. 6, 5, 6 p., 2100138.
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Efficacy of antimicrobial and anti-viral coated air filters to prevent the spread of airborne pathogens
Watson, R., Oldfield, M., Bryant, J. A., Riordan, L., Hill, H. J., Watts, J. A., Alexander, M. R., Cox, M. J., Stamataki, Z., Scurr, D. J. & de Cogan, F., Dec 2022, In: Scientific Reports. 12, 1, 12 p., 2803.
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Developing Novel Antimicrobial Surfaces Preventing Biofilms in the Rail and Transport Industry
De Cogan, F. (Principal Investigator)
Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council
1/10/21 → 30/09/22
Project: Research
Developing Anti-Viral Paints to prevent surface transmission of Covid-19
De Cogan, F. (Principal Investigator)
Royal Academy of Engineering
1/09/21 → 31/08/23
Project: Research
Wellcome TDF High-throughput screening for novel Gram-negative antimicrobials
Knowles, T. (Co-Investigator), Bryant, J. (Principal Investigator) & De Cogan, F. (Co-Investigator)
The Wellcome Trust
1/01/21 → 31/10/21
Project: Research
MRC CiC The pharmacokinetics and efficacy of PEPITEM in ocular disease
Rainger, E. (Principal Investigator) & De Cogan, F. (Co-Investigator)
Medical Research Council
1/12/20 → 31/03/23
Project: Research Councils
Development of Anti-Viral Air Filters to Protect Passengers on Trains
Cox, M. (Researcher), Stamataki, Z. (Co-Investigator) & De Cogan, F. (Principal Investigator)
Royal Academy of Engineering
1/07/20 → 30/06/21
Project: Research

ARVO Genentech Translational Fellowship
De Cogan, F. (Recipient), 1 Feb 2015
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Best Pitch
De Cogan, F. (Recipient), 29 Mar 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Birmingham Fellowship
De Cogan, F. (Recipient), 6 Dec 2017
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Enterprise Fellowship
De Cogan, F. (Recipient), 14 Feb 2017
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Enterprising Birmingham
De Cogan, F. (Recipient), 29 Mar 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

New antimicrobial surface technology to treat hospital acquired infection
De Cogan, F.
28/08/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Novel antibacterial surfaces
De Cogan, F. & Peacock, A.
28/08/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
novel antibacterial surfaces for hospital acquired infection
De Cogan, F. & Peacock, A.
28/08/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
new antibacterial surfaces to treat hospital acquired infection
De Cogan, F. & Peacock, A.
28/08/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
New antimicrobial surface technology to treat hospital acquired infection
De Cogan, F.
28/08/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media

Felicity De Cogan

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Research interests

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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Oligoarginine peptide structure and its effect on cell penetration in ocular drug delivery

Biofouling resistant materials based on micro‐structured surfaces with liquid‐repellent properties

Development of biocide coated polymers and their antimicrobial efficacy

Developing novel biointerfaces: using chlorhexidine surface attachment as a method for creating anti-fungal surfaces

Efficacy of antimicrobial and anti-viral coated air filters to prevent the spread of airborne pathogens

Developing Novel Antimicrobial Surfaces Preventing Biofilms in the Rail and Transport Industry

Developing Anti-Viral Paints to prevent surface transmission of Covid-19

Wellcome TDF High-throughput screening for novel Gram-negative antimicrobials

MRC CiC The pharmacokinetics and efficacy of PEPITEM in ocular disease

Development of Anti-Viral Air Filters to Protect Passengers on Trains

ARVO Genentech Translational Fellowship

Best Pitch

Birmingham Fellowship

Enterprise Fellowship

Enterprising Birmingham

New antimicrobial surface technology to treat hospital acquired infection

Novel antibacterial surfaces

novel antibacterial surfaces for hospital acquired infection

new antibacterial surfaces to treat hospital acquired infection

New antimicrobial surface technology to treat hospital acquired infection

Felicity De Cogan

Personal profile

Research interests

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Projects

Prizes

Press/Media