Dr Tia Attia

I'm a pharmacist and formulation scientist with expertise in drug delivery systems and cancer biology, with a background in marketing and business. I'm currently an Academic Tutor at the University of Sunderland, where I combine my research expertise and teaching experience to deliver high-quality education and mentorship to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

I hold a BSc in pharmacy and a BSc (Hons) in pharmaceutical science from the University of Greenwich, followed by an MSc in pharmaceutical biotechnology, where I conducted research under the supervision of Dr Giulia Getti. I then pursued a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Sunderland under the mentorship of Professor Amal Ali Elkordy, focusing on both formulation science and cancer biology.

My doctoral research involved the development and optimisation of liposomal nanovesicles co-loaded with anti-cancer using microfluidic systems for targeted cancer therapy, with an emphasis on studying their cytotoxic effects on breast cancer cells and the role of reactive oxygen species in tumour progression.

Following my PhD, I was awarded funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Impact Acceleration Account to develop a novel liposomal formulation for psoriasis treatment, with the aim of advancing commercialisation prospects.

At the University of Sunderland, I contribute to teaching and supervising students across various pharmaceutical science disciplines, integrating practical applications and cutting-edge research into my approach to education.