
Professor Paul Long
Professor in Pharmacognosy
- Professor of Marine Biotechnology & Therapeutics
Biography
Paul Long is a microbiologist by training and his research uses a combination of bioinformatics, laboratory and field studies to discover new medicines from nature, particularly from the marine environment. Current projects are in the areas of dermatology (sunscreens & antioxidants), infection (paediatrics & reproductive health), oncology (haematopoietic and lymphoid malignancies) and CNS (analgesia & addiction management). As well as working in academia both in the UK, Europe, Latin America and USA, Prof. Long has worked for the NHS, in global pharma and start-up biotechnology industries. Professor Long has been a Vising Scientist at the Australian Institute of Marine Science, and is currently an International Visiting Research Professor at the University of São Paulo Brazil.
Professor Long has successfully commercialised natural sunscreen products and is co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of a biotech spin-out commercialising patented technology. Current applications for improving women's health are in phase I/IIa clinical trials.
Research

Drug Discovery
The Drug Discovery Group brings together scientific expertise in a broad range of areas, from medicinal chemistry to systems biology and pharmacology.

Antimicrobial Research Theme
Antimicrobial Research Theme
Spotlight
Researchers examine oral penicillin dosing guidelines in the UK
There are many challenges associated with antibiotic resistance; understanding the optimal use of antibiotics for children is one of the most poignant. The...

Research

Drug Discovery
The Drug Discovery Group brings together scientific expertise in a broad range of areas, from medicinal chemistry to systems biology and pharmacology.

Antimicrobial Research Theme
Antimicrobial Research Theme
Spotlight
Researchers examine oral penicillin dosing guidelines in the UK
There are many challenges associated with antibiotic resistance; understanding the optimal use of antibiotics for children is one of the most poignant. The...
