Dr. John Counsell

Professor

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Biography

John Counsell is a Professor of Engineering Biology at University College London. His research group employs synthetic biology techniques to engineer genetic technologies with advanced properties. He is actively involved in translating and commercializing technologies aimed at advancing interventions for a range of diseases with unmet clinical needs. Counsell's long-term research program focuses on applying gene and cell therapy for the development of new treatments for childhood onset genetic diseases. His active research projects concentrate on developing novel therapies for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) in collaboration with leading clinician scientists at UCL's Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. Since 2021, his group has been based at the Research Department of Targeted Intervention, where projects center on engineering genetic delivery agents with commercial potential to meet clinical needs.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-10-01 — Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Serving as a Professor in the Research Department of Targeted Intervention, focusing on gene therapy and genetic technologies.

Associate Professor in Medical Innovation

2020-10-01 — 2023-09-30

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Worked in the Research Department of Targeted Intervention, developing new therapies and innovations in medical science.

Lecturer

2018-01-01 — 2020-09-30

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Taught courses related to medical innovations and engineering biology.