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Research Interests
Dr Hutton’s research interests are in the development of hydrogel-based formulations for controlled and targeted drug delivery. His research has a strong focus on the design and physiochemical characterisation of nanogels for a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic applications.
Research areas:
- Nanogels for delivery of small molecules, peptides and biotherapeutics
- Nanomedicine development using microfluidics
- Lymphatic targeting
- Transdermal drug delivery
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Application of microarray patches for the transdermal administration of psychedelic drugs in micro-doses
Fandino, O., Hutton, A., Zhang, C., Abbate, M. T. A., Naser, Y., Li, Y., Paredes, A. J. & Donnelly, R. F., 28 Feb 2025, In: European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics. 207, p. 1-13 13 p., 114603.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Chapter 13: Microneedle Approaches to Ocular Drug Delivery
Hutton, A., Wu, Y., Peng, K., Thakur, R. R. S. & Donnelly, R. F., 11 Jun 2025, Biomaterials Science Series Ophthalmic Biomaterials. Royal Society of Chemistry, Vol. 20. p. 399-418 20 p. (Biomaterials Science Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Chapter 6 - Hydrogel-forming microarray patches for drug delivery and diagnostic applications: Advances in the Manufacture, Characterization, and Application of Hydrogels to Address Current Global Healthcare Challenges
Hutton, A., Anjani, Q. K., Naser, Y. & Donnelly, R. F., 28 Feb 2025, (Published online) Hydrogels in Drug Delivery. Elsevier, p. 221-239 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Evaluation of physical and chemical modifications to drug reservoirs for stimuli-responsive microneedles
Li, L., Anjani, Q. K., Hutton, A., Li, M., Sabri, A. H. B., Vora, L. K., Naser, Y., Tao, Y., McCarthy, H. & Donnelly, R. F., 31 Jul 2025, In: Drug Delivery and Translational Research. 15, 7, p. 2390-2414 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lyophilised reservoirs in combination with hydrogel-forming microarray patches for transdermal delivery of isoniazid and pyridoxine hydrochloride
Anjani, Q. K., Hutton, A., Sabri, A. H. B., Annuryanti, F., McCarthy, H. O. & Donnelly, R. F., 30 Nov 2025, In: Biomaterials Advances. 176, p. 1-12 12 p., 214343.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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45th All Ireland Schools of Pharmacy Conference
Courtenay, A. (Participant), Hutton, A. (Participant), Moore, J. (Participant), Nesbitt, H. (Participant) & Coleman, H. (Participant)
3 Sept 2026 → 4 Sept 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Profiles
Projects
- 3 Finished
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Indonesian Natural Product Formulations for Epilepsy: Strengthening Transnational Translational Pathways Through UK-Indonesia Collaboration
Volpe Zanutto, F. (PI), Courtenay, A. (CoI), Hutton, A. (CoI) & McConville, C. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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Indonesian Natural Product Formulations for Epilepsy: Strengthening Transnational Translational Pathways Through UK–Indonesia Collaboration
Volpe Zanutto, F. (PI), Courtenay, A. (CoI), Hutton, A. (CoI) & McConville, C. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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Development of hydrogel-coated nanogel systems for chronic skin infections
Hutton, A. (PI)
1/05/25 → 30/04/26
Project: Research