Nicola West
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Dr. Nicola West is a pioneering biomedical engineer whose work sits at the fascinating intersection of robotics, dentistry, and pharmaceutical science. Her primary research focuses on developing advanced in vitro models to simulate human physiological processes, with a particular emphasis on mastication and oral drug delivery. Dr. West’s most notable contribution is the creation of a cutting-edge chewing robot featuring built-in humanoid jaws, designed to accurately replicate the complex biomechanics of human chewing. This innovation directly addresses a critical gap in pharmaceutical testing, as her 2020 study demonstrated that the robot could quantify the release of agents from medicated chewing gum with results comparable to human participants. This work, which has garnered 25 citations, is foundational for establishing a gold standard in in vitro testing for this emerging drug delivery method. By providing a reliable, ethical, and reproducible alternative to human trials, Dr. West’s research is accelerating the development of medicated chewing gums, promising a future where this patient-friendly dosage form can be fully exploited for therapeutic benefit.
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