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Research Statement
My research is centred on promoting bone repair and in developing novel biomaterials for bone graft replacement. My current research projects include investigating novel bioactives from marine organisms to stimulate bone formation, controling the resorption of orthopaedic implants and investigating predictors of the adult progenitor cell reserve.
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Leadership Roles (QUB)
Chair of the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Board (current)
Chair of QUB Athena SWAN Network (2015-2020)
School Athena SWAN Co-Champion (2014-2020)
Module co-ordinator for Evidence Based Nursing 2
Leadership Roles (External)
Member of the National Athena SWAN PTO Staff Subgroup (current)
Chair of the Regional AWERB Hub (current)
Founder member of the Athena SWAN Network for Nursing and Midwifery (current)
Treasurer of the Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society
Teaching
Undergraduate modules
Evidence Based Nursing 2, BSc Nursing
Applied Life Science, Year 2, BSc Nursing
Essentials of Pharmacology, Year 2, BSc Nursing
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Current Graduate Supervision
Steven McKelvey, Nichola Ejaz, Abdulaziz Alanazi, Mona Alradhdi, Anushree Gastidar (School of Mechanical and Aerospace Eningeering)
Research Interests
Currently Funded Projects
1. Unravelling patient predictors of stem cell expansion in an orthopaedic setting. SA Clarke. DfE and NICRF seed funding.
2. Controlled strontium release from resorbable devices to improve osteoporotic fracture fixation. FJ Buchanan, SA Clarke. Dunhill Medical Trust.
Completed Research Projects
1. Demonstrating superior performance of novel medical implants. FJ Buchanan, SA Clarke. INVEST NI Proof of Concept Phase 2 and PoC Plus extension.
2. Potential osteogenicity of marine extracts from Irish waters: screening for bioactivity. SA Clarke
3. Marine inspired biosilica-filled adhesive complex coacervates: DimDOM. Personal fellowship for PJ Walsh. Co-applicants: J Bothwell, SA Clarke. Marie Curie Outgoing Fellowship, EU funded Programme.
4. Evaluation of the osteogenic properties of a marine based tricomposite. H McMahon, SA Clarke. MSc Bursary, Insitute of Technology Tralee.
5. Computer simulation of biodegradation scaffolds: Validation against experiments and implementation for tissue engineering. P Prendergast, F Buchanan, N Dunne, SA Clarke.Science Foundation Ireland funding- North-Supplement scheme
6. Simulation of cell mediated bioresorption of calcium phosphate bone substitutes. FJ Buchanan, NJ Dunne, SA Clarke, Robert Mathys Foundation
7. Calcium Phosphate Cements for Bone Augmentation through Vertebroplasty R Wilcox, F Buchanan, N Dunne, SA Clarke, J Orr, D Barton EPSRC
8. Changes in the Osteogenic potential of Bone Marrow Stromal Cells with ageing. SA Clarke, DR Marsh. Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics
9. Gene Therapy for Osteogenesis Imperfecta. G J Farrar, S Millington-Ward, GR Jordan, SA Clarke, DR Marsh. Ireland-Northern Ireland Co-operation – Research Project Grants, R&D Office.
10. The stimulation of new bone formation around a tibial implant using simvastatin. N Rushton and SA Clarke. Arthritis Research Campaign
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):
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R1819MEE: Calcium phosphate cements for bone augmentation through vertebroplasty<MECH&AERO/MED&DENT>
Buchanan, F., Clarke, S., Dunne, N. & Orr, J.
01/08/2006 → …
Project: Research
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Linking nurses’ clinical leadership to patient care quality: the role of transformational leadership and structural empowerment as perceived by registered nurses
Alanazi, A. K. J., McKeaveney, C., Traynor, M. & Clarke, S., 25 Apr 2023, p. 83-84.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Marine-derived materials for hard tissue repair and regeneration
Clarke, S. & Walsh, P., 23 Apr 2023, (Accepted) Handbook of the Extracellular Matrix: Biologically-Derived Materials. SpringerResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed)
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3D-printed PLGA/alginate composite scaffolds for regeneration of articular cartilage
Ghosh Dastidar, A., A Clarke, S., Buchanan, F. & Manda, K., 20 May 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Degradation behaviour of 3D Printed Poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering
Ghosh Dastidar, A., A Clarke, S., Buchanan, F. & Manda, K., 04 Jul 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Electron beam irradiation-triggered strontium delivery from a bioresorbable fracture fixation device
Zhang, S., Liang, X., Clarke, S. A. & Buchanan, F., Dec 2022, In: Materialia . 26, 13 p., 101597.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Awarded "Best Paper of 2016" by the editors of Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine
Clarke, Susan (Recipient) & Buchanan, Fraser (Recipient), 06 Sep 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Inaugural BORS/ORS Travelling Fellowship
Clarke, Susan (Recipient), Oct 2007
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Lilian Bradley Award for Best Oral Presentation
Clarke, Susan (Recipient), Mar 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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ICORS2022 International Combined Orthopaedic Research Societies
Susan Clarke (Session chair)
07 Sep 2022 → 09 Sep 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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External Examiner of PhD
Susan Clarke (Examiner)
29 Apr 2022Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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British Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting
Susan Clarke (Participant)
13 Sep 2021 → 14 Sep 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Advance HE (External organisation)
Susan Clarke (Reviewer)
17 Mar 2021Activity: Membership types › Membership of peer review panel or committee
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Acta Biomaterialia (Journal)
Susan Clarke (Peer reviewer)
12 Mar 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review