Dr Rhodri Owen

Lecturer in Biomedical Science, Medicine Health and Life Science

r.n.owen@swansea.ac.uk

Fluent Welsh Speaker

Office CNH - 017
Ground Floor
Institute of Life Science 2
Singleton Campus

Research Links

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3109-6653

Scopus

About

Rhodri is a bioanalytical chemist and Lecturer in Biomedical Science. His research focuses on the development of new instrumentation and methods for chromatography and mass spectrometry, and the application of data analysis to large mass spectrometry data sets.

Previously, he worked at the EPSRC's National Mass Spectrometry Facility, where he conducted research using a number of instruments providing analytical services to research groups across the UK.

Rhodri is a trustee of the British Mass Spectrometry Society and a member of its Executive Committee.

He received his PhD from Swansea University with a thesis on the development of a helium plasma ionisation source. He also holds a BSc in Chemical, Analytical, and Forensic Science from the University of Wales Swansea.

Areas Of Expertise

Analytical Chemistry
Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry

Publications

Research Highlights

Owen, R., Bajic, S., Kelly, S., Morris, M., & Brenton, A. (2022). Glow flow ionization mass spectrometry of small molecules. A comparison of a glow flow ionization source (‘GlowFlow’) with electrospray ionization and atmospheric pressure chemical ionization. Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, 36(15)
https://doi.org/10.1002/rcm.9327, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60077
Owen, R., Kelly, S., & Brenton, A. (2021). Towards a universal ion source: Glow Flow mass spectrometry. International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, 466, 116603
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijms.2021.116603, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57001
Owen, R., Kelly, S., & Brenton, A. (2021). “GlowFlow”, a step towards a unified ionisation source for mass spectrometry?. Spectroscopy Europe, 33(8), 19-19.
https://doi.org/10.1255/sew.2021.a53, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58901
Owen, R. (2022). Development and application of a novel mass spectrometry ionization source for biological chemistry
https://doi.org/10.23889/SUthesis.61500, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61500

All Research

Journal Articles

Owen, R., Bajic, S., Kelly, S., Morris, M., & Brenton, A. (2022). Glow flow ionization mass spectrometry of small molecules. A comparison of a glow flow ionization source (‘GlowFlow’) with electrospray ionization and atmospheric pressure chemical ionization. Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, 36(15)
https://doi.org/10.1002/rcm.9327, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60077
Owen, R., Kelly, S., & Brenton, A. (2021). “GlowFlow”, a step towards a unified ionisation source for mass spectrometry?. Spectroscopy Europe, 33(8), 19-19.
https://doi.org/10.1255/sew.2021.a53, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58901
Owen, R., Kelly, S., & Brenton, A. (2021). Towards a universal ion source: Glow Flow mass spectrometry. International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, 466, 116603
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijms.2021.116603, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57001

Other Research Outputs

Owen, R. (2022). Development and application of a novel mass spectrometry ionization source for biological chemistry
https://doi.org/10.23889/SUthesis.61500, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61500

Taught Modules

PM-256 Communicating Medical Sciences

¿Nothing in science has any value if it is not communicated¿ (Anne Roe, 1904-1991). An important aspect of the role of scientists concerns the communication of complex scientific ideas and research to both scientist and non-scientist audiences. This module will build upon and explore methods of science communication, including journal papers, abstracts, podcasts (digital audio files), and posters. Students will also be introduced to science communication methods for non-scientist audiences, including public events and health campaigns. Students will be required to write and deliver a journal club podcast, and design an evidence-based public health awareness campaign.
PM-344 Capstone Project

The aim of this module is to provide a capstone experience to students¿ learning, through participating in their own enquiry-based research project, with guidance from an academic supervisor. The project may be laboratory or non-laboratory based, but it will always involve a research question that is drawn from the literature, and focused on a topic relevant to the life sciences. It will ask a research question and involve the critical analysis of research findings. Students will refine their oral and written communication skills to a graduate level through an oral presentation and dissertation on their research findings and conclusions.
PMBM03 Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

This module has been designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and principle concepts of biomedical science from a scientific and practice basis. The module will cover key topic areas ranging from Good Laboratory Practice, Biomedical Diagnostics, Pathophysiology, the disciplines in Biomedical Science and the various approaches involved to ensure Quality Control and Laboratory Management.
PMBM03J Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

This module has been designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and principle concepts of biomedical science from a scientific and practice basis. The module will cover key topic areas ranging from Good Laboratory Practice, Biomedical Diagnostics, Pathophysiology, the disciplines in Biomedical Science and the various approaches involved to ensure Quality Control and Laboratory Management.
PMC100 Chemistry for Biochemists

The module covers transition metals, elements of bio-inorganic chemistry, forensic chemistry, antibody-drug conjugate chemistry, the chemistry of nanoparticles and the chemistry of biosensors.
PMNM11 Nanomedicines, pharmaceuticals and advanced therapeutics

This module will explore the history and development of molecular medicines and pharmaceuticals, providing the basis for an advanced understanding of next generation therapeutic approaches. Using landmark technology and chemical development phases informed by separation science and mass spectrometry, the module uses an application driven approach to provide the student with an extensive knowledgebase of drug development, the pharmaceutical industry and nanotherapeutics. Students will be able to characterize and map the path of a drug from administration, to metabolism and elimination, and critically evaluate drug design and delivery approaches. Traditional small chemical entities used in molecular medicine will be outlined, using drugs such as taxols and tamoxifen as exemplars. Common target oncology and non-oncology disorders will provide the context; with students encouraged to explore targeted nanoparticle fabrication, drug encapsulation and release profiling, from early first generation drugs such as Abraxane to second generation biologically targeted SMART delivery systems. Future molecular medicines such as antibody drug conjugates and kinase inhibitors will be taught by guest lectures from industry and clinicians, covering the spectrum of drug development to delivery and clinical considerations.

Invited Presentations, Lectures and Conferences

Pullen Symposium

April 2022

Royal Society of Chemistry, London, UK

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Research Highlights

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Other Research Outputs

Taught Modules

PM-256 Communicating Medical Sciences

PM-344 Capstone Project

PMBM03 Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

PMBM03J Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

PMC100 Chemistry for Biochemists

PMNM11 Nanomedicines, pharmaceuticals and advanced therapeutics

Invited Presentations, Lectures and Conferences

Pullen Symposium