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Ciro Chiappini

Dr Ciro Chiappini

Senior Lecturer in Nanomaterials and Biointerfaces

Biography

Dr Ciro Chiappini is Senior Lecturer in Nanomaterials and Biointerfaces. He joined King’s College London in 2016.

His research blends nanotechnology, bioengineering and cell biology to develop functional materials that direct cell behaviour.

Dr Chiappini was Marie Curie Fellow and Newton International Fellow at Imperial College London from 2011 until 2016, and holds a doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin.

In 2018 he was awarded an ERC Starting Grant. Dr Chiappini has authored more than 40 publications with over 3500 citations across material science and bioengineering and holds international patents.

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Research

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Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology

Our research goes beyond the mouth. If we understand how the entire face and head forms, we can repair damage and regenerate cells. If we unravel the causes of diseases, we can treat patients successfully. If we solve these problems, our discoveries will improve health worldwide.

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Chiappini Lab

Nanotechnology, bioengineering and cell biology to develop functional materials that direct cell behaviour, for applications in regenerative and precision medicine.

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Regenerative Biomaterials

Regenerative biomaterials are an essential component in developing advanced cell and gene therapies for tissue regeneration. The Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology is at the forefront of regenerative biomaterials discovery and translation, thanks to unique synergies arising from leading expertise in developmental biology, bioengineering and cell technologies.

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Physiological Oxygen Laboratory

Cardiovascular - Physiological Oxygen Laboratory

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Prenatal ThERapy for SIckle CelL disEaSe (PERICLES)

To generate new knowledge about stakeholders' views on prenatal therapy for Sickle Cell Disease, identify ethical issues and establish protocols for support.

Project status: Ongoing

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Innovation for Safe and Sustainable Food, Nutrition and Health

This Research Interest Group on Innovation for Safe and Sustainable Food, Nutrition and Health provides a unique opportunity for the King’s research community to address the challenges of sustainable food development.

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Spatial Biology Network

The Spatial Biology Network is a cross-faculty research interest group that brings together researchers from various disciplines, ranging from technology development and molecular biology, to bioinformatics and clinical translational research, to explore the complexity of spatial biology.

News

Celebrating Nano for Humanity: How Tiny Science is Shaping Our Future

The Nano for Humanity event, from the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN), brought together physicists from King's College London, Imperial College London...

Vittorio Aita and Megan Grace-Hughes, the originators of the Nano Dance, stand in front of a large digital screen reading 'NANO DANCE'

Academic Promotions

Congratulations to the following members of the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences who were awarded academic promotions.

King's College London's Guy's Campus

The publication feed is not currently available.

Research

Well-defined gels
Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology

Our research goes beyond the mouth. If we understand how the entire face and head forms, we can repair damage and regenerate cells. If we unravel the causes of diseases, we can treat patients successfully. If we solve these problems, our discoveries will improve health worldwide.

chiappini-lab-research-group-hero-banner
Chiappini Lab

Nanotechnology, bioengineering and cell biology to develop functional materials that direct cell behaviour, for applications in regenerative and precision medicine.

hero-banner-regenerative-biomaterials
Regenerative Biomaterials

Regenerative biomaterials are an essential component in developing advanced cell and gene therapies for tissue regeneration. The Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology is at the forefront of regenerative biomaterials discovery and translation, thanks to unique synergies arising from leading expertise in developmental biology, bioengineering and cell technologies.

heart 2
Physiological Oxygen Laboratory

Cardiovascular - Physiological Oxygen Laboratory

Pericles logo
Prenatal ThERapy for SIckle CelL disEaSe (PERICLES)

To generate new knowledge about stakeholders' views on prenatal therapy for Sickle Cell Disease, identify ethical issues and establish protocols for support.

Project status: Ongoing

bread-hero
Innovation for Safe and Sustainable Food, Nutrition and Health

This Research Interest Group on Innovation for Safe and Sustainable Food, Nutrition and Health provides a unique opportunity for the King’s research community to address the challenges of sustainable food development.

Spatial Biology hero
Spatial Biology Network

The Spatial Biology Network is a cross-faculty research interest group that brings together researchers from various disciplines, ranging from technology development and molecular biology, to bioinformatics and clinical translational research, to explore the complexity of spatial biology.

News

Celebrating Nano for Humanity: How Tiny Science is Shaping Our Future

The Nano for Humanity event, from the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN), brought together physicists from King's College London, Imperial College London...

Vittorio Aita and Megan Grace-Hughes, the originators of the Nano Dance, stand in front of a large digital screen reading 'NANO DANCE'

Academic Promotions

Congratulations to the following members of the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences who were awarded academic promotions.

King's College London's Guy's Campus