Bio- and chemiluminescence assays involving enzymes and their application in immunoassays hybridisation assays antioxidant measurement detection of dental disease and rapid detection of water contamination by sewage and other pollutants. The development and evaluation of a near-patient test for cigarette smoking. The colorimetric test measures nicotine and its breakdown products in urine. The biofeedback can improve the awareness of smokers and monitor changes of patients trying to reduce their smoking. The test is sensitive enough to monitor passive smoking.
Work is underway to improve sensitivity.
The test is also being modified to measure saliva to monitor smoking in oral disease and dentistry. Logan, A Investigation of the role of growth factors in proliferative pathologies especially recovery after injury to the brain and spinal cord using novel molecular biological and traditional endocrinological techniques. Growth factor related molecules as therapeutic agents for nerve regrowth. Thorpe, G H G Evaluation and development of simple or disposable analytical systems for use in extra laboratory situations. Printed liquidic assays for antibodies or antigens and simple urine tests for quantifying smoking habit.