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By: Aisha Memon

Aisha Memon is a recent graduate from University College London (UK). She completed her undergraduate studies in 2021 focusing on Cellular and Molecular Biology, and went on to complete a masters in Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine. She worked on the development of a biosynthetic cornea as her masters project under the Patra Lab, investigating how the implant can be modified to protect against a herpes simplex infection for patient personalisation.

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  • Promising research on synthetic corneas from London university

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    Aisha Memon, graduate from University College London and Dr Hirak Patra, Associate Professor of Nanomedicine and Regenerative Medicine at the University College London. The cornea is an avascular and clear structure present in the anterior part of the eye. It is responsible for mechanical support and protection as well as for light refraction, making it [...]

    Schematic diagram of the the location and structure of the cornea.

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