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    We are a synthetic polymer chemistry group based in the Department of Chemistry, University of Sheffield, UK. Our research is diverse but may be loosely grouped as novel materials for therapeutics and diagnostics.
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    To achieve this we use a combination of "small molecule" synthesis, modern polymer synthesis, including controlled radical and ring-opening polymerizations, and <em>in vitro</em> and <em>in vivo</em> pre-clinical studies.
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    Current projects range from embolizing agents and trandermal drug delivery to industrial coatings. Further details can be found on our
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