Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Professional Role
I support the preparation and delivery of practical laboratory classes for undergraduate and postgraduate students within Biomedical and Life Sciences. I supervise students and provide training on using equipment and various laboratory techniques. I am involved in outreach events such as school taster days and open days. Outside of term time, I also support activities in our research laboratories.
Career Details
Following the completion of my MSci at Lancaster, I undertook a Masters by Research focusing on the effects of sodium dichloroacetate on protein processing in Alzheimer's Disease. For my PhD, I explored the relationship between air pollution and Alzheimer's disease with a focus on magnetite nanoparticles using in vitro models and environmental samples alongside magnetic methods to quantify the concentration of magnetic nanoparticles in human brain tissue. During this time, I developed my laboratory skills including western blotting, cell culture, transfection, microscopy, (nano)toxicity assays, ELISA, SQUID magnetometry, and the handling of human tissue. I also have some experience with various molecular biology techniques such as DNA and protein extraction, protein expression systems, and PCR.
Current Teaching
- BIOL112 - Cell Structure and Function
- BIOL124 - Hormones and Development
- BIOL135 - Diagnosis in Biomedical Science
- BIOL272 - Cell Biology Techniques
- BIOL243 - Medical Microbiology
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Air pollution, nanotoxicity and neurodegeneration; exploring the relationship between environmental metallic nanoparticles and human health
Hammond, J., 2023, Lancaster University. 276 p.Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
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Oxidative Stress, Cytotoxic and Inflammatory Effects of Urban Ultrafine Road-Deposited Dust from the UK and Mexico in Human Epithelial Lung (Calu-3) Cells
Hammond, J., Maher, B. A., Gonet, T., Bautista, F. & Allsop, D., 14/09/2022, In: Antioxidants. 11, 9, 18 p., 1814.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
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The orphan drug dichloroacetate reduces amyloid beta-peptide production whilst promoting non-amyloidogenic proteolysis of the amyloid precursor protein
Parkin, E. T., Hammond, J. E., Owens, L. & Hodges, M. D., 13/01/2022, In: PLoS ONE. 17, 1, 21 p., e0255715.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
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Variation in the concentration and regional distribution of magnetic nanoparticles in human brains, with and without Alzheimer’s disease, from the UK
Hammond, J., Maher, B., Ahmed, I. & Allsop, D., 30/04/2021, In: Scientific Reports. 11, 13 p., 9363.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Quadruple abnormal protein aggregates in brainstem pathology and exogenous metal-rich magnetic nanoparticles (and engineered Ti-rich nanorods). The substantia nigrae is a very early target in young urbanites and the gastrointestinal tract a key brainstem portal
Calderón-Garcidueñas, L., González-Maciel, A., Reynoso-Robles, R., Hammond, J., Kulesza, R., Lachmann, I., Torres-Jardón, R., Mukherjee, P. S. & Maher, B. A., 1/12/2020, In: Environmental Research. 191, 17 p., 110139.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
Open AccessFile30 Citations (Scopus)91 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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In2STEM
Kotsantis, P. (Host), Shih, B. (Host), Gatsiou, A. (Host), Hammond, J. (Host) & Hannan, S. (Speaker)
20/07/2026 → 24/07/2026Activity: Business or School/HEI Engagement › School Engagement
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LU Pride in STEM
Rawnsley-Lau, S. (Organiser), Hammond, J. (Organiser), Bentley, P. (Organiser), Greyling, E. (Organiser), Turner, J. (Chair), Fraser, M. (Participant), Sheen, A. (Participant), Gaur, N. (Participant), Barbrook, J. (Presenter), Panes-Everill, G. (Participant), Underwood, L. (Participant), Brassington , T. (Participant), Gott, D. (Participant), Logan, L. (Participant), Smith, D. (Participant), Finney, J. (Participant), Eastoe, L. (Participant) & Benjamin, J. (Presenter)
7/06/2026Activity: Other activity types › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition
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Campus in the City 2026
Hammond, J. (Organiser), Hall, S. (Participant), Hawkes, C. (Participant), Rojas Martinez, F. (Participant), Shih, B. (Contributor), Menzies, S. (Contributor) & Allinson, S. (Contributor)
10/04/2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Festival/Exhibition/Concert
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Campus in the City 2026
Greyling, E. (Organiser), Haywood, K. (Organiser), Shaw, J. (Organiser), Suneesh, S. (Participant), Gratus, J. (Participant), Grude, O. (Participant), Bentley, P. (Participant), Shaw, H. (Participant), Fiske, A. (Organiser), Dunn, K. (Participant), Lany, J. (Organiser), Hua, X. (Organiser), Cheeseman, P. (Participant), Hammond, J. (Participant), Chibhabha, F. (Participant), Fitzmaurice, M. (Participant), Seymour, V. (Participant), Finney, J. (Participant), Underwood, L. (Participant) & Vidler, J. (Participant)
10/04/2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Festival/Exhibition/Concert
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BLS at Furness STEM Show 2026
Allinson, S. (Organiser), Jackson-Jones, L. (Organiser), Fielding, A. (Presenter), Hammond, J. (Presenter), Trenholme, M. (Presenter), Holden, M. (Presenter) & Basílio Queijo, I. (Presenter)
10/03/2026 → 11/03/2026Activity: Other activity types › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition
Prizes
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Centre for Ageing Research Town and Gown Event - Poster Prize Winner
Hammond, J. (Recipient), 6/10/2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Technician Commitment Award for Contribution to Teaching
Hammond, J. (Recipient), 06/2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Lancaster University pays homage to LGBTQ+ contributions to science in fun-filled “Pride in STEM” event
Greyling, E., Bentley, P. & Hammond, J.
15/06/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Newspaper Article