Publications
2024
Biomechanical considerations for optimising subretinal injections.
L'Abbate, D., Prescott, K., Geraghty, B., Kearns, V. R., & Steel, D. H. W. (2024). Biomechanical considerations for optimising subretinal injections.. Survey of ophthalmology, S0039-6257(24)00053-5. doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2024.05.004
Diffusion of nanoparticles in heterogeneous hydrogels as vitreous humour in vitro substitutes.
Lorenzo Lopez, M., Kearns, V. R., Curran, J. M., & Patterson, E. A. (2024). Diffusion of nanoparticles in heterogeneous hydrogels as vitreous humour in vitro substitutes.. Scientific reports, 14(1), 17441. doi:10.1038/s41598-024-68267-0
Finite Element Modelling to Evaluate The Effects of Injection Parameters on Bleb Shape
L'Abbate, D., Steel, D., Geraghty, B., Abass, A., & Kearns, V. (2024). Finite Element Modelling to Evaluate The Effects of Injection Parameters on Bleb Shape. In United Kingdom Society for Biomaterials. Liverpool, UK.
Sustained-release drug delivery systems
Williams, R., Cauldbeck, H., & Kearns, V. (n.d.). Sustained-release drug delivery systems. Eye. doi:10.1038/s41433-024-03134-w
Diffusion of Nanoparticles in Heterogeneous Hydrogels as Vitreous Humour Substitutes
P-02 The effect of varying storage conditions on the mechanical properties of porcine retina
Prescott, K., L’Abbate, D., Geraghty, B., Steel, D., & Kearns, V. (2024). P-02 The effect of varying storage conditions on the mechanical properties of porcine retina. In Women in Vision UK Winter Meeting 2023 – Abstracts (pp. A4.3-A5). BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. doi:10.1136/bmjoo-2024-wvuk.12
2023
Subretinal Injection Under Perfluorocarbon Liquids to Avoid Foveal Dehiscence
Steel, D. H. H., Geraghty, B., Kearns, V., Stanzel, B., & Wong, D. (2023). Subretinal Injection Under Perfluorocarbon Liquids to Avoid Foveal Dehiscence. RETINA-THE JOURNAL OF RETINAL AND VITREOUS DISEASES, 43(9), 1612-1615. doi:10.1097/IAE.0000000000003104
2022
GENOME WIDE TRANSCRIPTOME PROFILING ANALYSIS OF TRABECULAR MESHWORK PROGENITOR CELLS: THE FIRST STEP TO A CELL-BASED THERAPY TO RESTORE THE TRABECULAR MESHWORK IN GLAUCOMA
Fan, X., Bilir, E., Kennedy, S., Kearns, V., Willoughby, C., & Sheridan, C. (2022). GENOME WIDE TRANSCRIPTOME PROFILING ANALYSIS OF TRABECULAR MESHWORK PROGENITOR CELLS: THE FIRST STEP TO A CELL-BASED THERAPY TO RESTORE THE TRABECULAR MESHWORK IN GLAUCOMA. In TISSUE ENGINEERING PART A Vol. 28 (pp. S534). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2021
Replacement of the Trabecular Meshwork Cells-A Way Ahead in IOP Control?
Fan, X., Bilir, E. K., Kingston, O. A., Oldershaw, R. A., Kearns, V. R., Willoughby, C. E., & Sheridan, C. M. (2021). Replacement of the Trabecular Meshwork Cells-A Way Ahead in IOP Control?. BIOMOLECULES, 11(9). doi:10.3390/biom11091371
Biomechanical properties of retina and choroid: a comprehensive review of techniques and translational relevance
Ferrara, M., Lugano, G., Sandinha, M. T., Kearns, V. R., Geraghty, B., & Steel, D. H. W. (2021). Biomechanical properties of retina and choroid: a comprehensive review of techniques and translational relevance. EYE, 35(7), 1818-1832. doi:10.1038/s41433-021-01437-w
Silicone oil in vitreoretinal surgery: indications, complications, new developments and alternative long-term tamponade agents
Chen, Y., Kearns, V. R., Zhou, L., Sandinha, T., Lam, W. C., Steel, D. H., & Chan, Y. K. (2021). Silicone oil in vitreoretinal surgery: indications, complications, new developments and alternative long-term tamponade agents. ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA, 99(3), 240-250. doi:10.1111/aos.14604
Plasma polymer surface modified expanded polytetrafluoroethylene promotes epithelial monolayer formation in vitro and can be transplanted into the dystrophic rat subretinal space
Nian, S., Kearns, V. R., Wong, D. S. H., Bachhuka, A., Vasilev, K., Williams, R. L., . . . Sheridan, C. M. (2021). Plasma polymer surface modified expanded polytetrafluoroethylene promotes epithelial monolayer formation in vitro and can be transplanted into the dystrophic rat subretinal space. JOURNAL OF TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE, 15(1), 49-62. doi:10.1002/term.3154
Towards More Predictive, Physiological and Animal-free In Vitro Models: Advances in Cell and Tissue Culture 2020 Conference Proceedings.
Singh, B., Abdelgawad, M. E., Ali, Z., Bailey, J., Budyn, E., Civita, P., . . . Wilkinson, J. M. (2021). Towards More Predictive, Physiological and Animal-free <i>In Vitro</i> Models: Advances in Cell and Tissue Culture 2020 Conference Proceedings. ATLA-ALTERNATIVES TO LABORATORY ANIMALS, 49(3), 93-110. doi:10.1177/02611929211025006
2020
Insights into the internal structures of nanogels using a versatile asymmetric-flow field-flow fractionation method
Niezabitowska, E., Town, A. R., Sabagh, B., Moctezuma, M. D. M., Kearns, V. R., Spain, S. G., . . . McDonald, T. O. (2020). Insights into the internal structures of nanogels using a versatile asymmetric-flow field-flow fractionation method. NANOSCALE ADVANCES, 2(10), 4713-4721. doi:10.1039/d0na00314j
<i>In vitro</i> and computational modelling of drug delivery across the outer blood-retinal barrier
Davies, A. E., Williams, R. L., Lugano, G., Pop, S. R., & Kearns, V. R. (2020). <i>In vitro</i> and computational modelling of drug delivery across the outer blood-retinal barrier. INTERFACE FOCUS, 10(2). doi:10.1098/rsfs.2019.0132
2019
Thrombospondin-2 is up-regulated by TGFβ2 and increases fibronectin expression in human trabecular meshwork cells
Kennedy, S. M., Sheridan, C., Kearns, V. R., Bilir, E. K., Fan, X., Grierson, I., & Choudhary, A. (2019). Thrombospondin-2 is up-regulated by TGFβ2 and increases fibronectin expression in human trabecular meshwork cells. EXPERIMENTAL EYE RESEARCH, 189. doi:10.1016/j.exer.2019.107820
Understanding the Phase and Morphological Behavior of Dispersions of Synergistic Dual-Stimuli-Responsive Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Nanogels
Town, A., Niezabitowska, E., Kavanagh, J. L., Barrow, M., Kearns, V. R., García-Tuñón, E., & McDonald, T. O. (2019). Understanding the Phase and Morphological Behavior of Dispersions of Synergistic Dual-Stimuli-Responsive Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Nanogels. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Part B: Condensed Matter, Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces and Biophysical, 123(29), 6303-6313. doi:10.1021/acs.jpcb.9b04051
In vitro and Computational Modelling of the Eye for Evaluating the Delivery of Therapeutics in the Treatment of Retinal Pathologies
Davies, A., Pop, S., Williams, R., & Kearns, V. R. (2019). In vitro and Computational Modelling of the Eye for Evaluating the Delivery of Therapeutics in the Treatment of Retinal Pathologies. In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 60. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Biomaterials in Ophthalmology
Williams, R. L., Levis, H. J., Lace, R., Doherty, K. G., Kennedy, S. M., & Kearns, V. R. (2019). Biomaterials in Ophthalmology. In ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, VOL 1 (pp. 289-300). doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.11034-7
Measurement of drug release from silicone oil in a range of <i>in vitro</i> and <i>ex vivo</i> models
Kearns, V. R., Davies, A., Cauldbeck, H., Rannard, S., Williams, R., Chan, Y. K., & Shum, H. C. (2019). Measurement of drug release from silicone oil in a range of <i>in vitro</i> and <i>ex vivo</i> models. In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 60. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Nanotopography of substrates directs the deposition of fibrillar collagen by corneal stromal cells and deposition is accelerated by macromolecular crowding
O'Loughlin, D. A., Kearns, V. R., Levis, H. J., Sheridan, C., & Canty-Laird, E. G. (2019). Nanotopography of substrates directs the deposition of fibrillar collagen by corneal stromal cells and deposition is accelerated by macromolecular crowding. In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 60. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
The role of Cryptochrome1/2 proteins in the regulation of TGF-β1 signalling pathway and their implication in tissue fibrosis
Sarumi, D., Carter, A., Fawcett, S. A., Sutton, E., Van derhorst, G. T. J., Kearns, V., . . . Pekovic-Vaughan, V. (2019). The role of Cryptochrome1/2 proteins in the regulation of TGF-β1 signalling pathway and their implication in tissue fibrosis. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 100 (pp. A45). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Thermo-responsive injectable microgel is able to achieve controlled drug release in the vitreous environment
Liu, S., McDonald, T., Van't Hof, R., & Kearns, V. (2019). Thermo-responsive injectable microgel is able to achieve controlled drug release in the vitreous environment. In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 60. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2018
Modulated release from implantable ocular silicone oil tamponade drug reservoirs
Cauldbeck, H., Le Hellaye, M., McDonald, T., Long, M., Williams, R., Rannard, S. P., & Kearns, V. R. (2018). Modulated release from implantable ocular silicone oil tamponade drug reservoirs. Journal of Polymer Science. Part A, Polymer Chemistry, 56(8), 938-946. doi:10.1002/pola.28973
Nanotopography of substrates directs the deposition of organised fibrillar collagen by corneal stromal cells
O'Loughlin, D. A., Levis, H. J., Kearns, V. R., Sheridan, C., & Canty-Laird, E. G. (2018). Nanotopography of substrates directs the deposition of organised fibrillar collagen by corneal stromal cells. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 99 (pp. A6). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2017
The formation of a functional retinal pigment epithelium occurs on porous polytetrafluoroethylene substrates independently of the surface chemistry
Kearns, V. R., Tasker, J., Zhuola., Akhtar, R., Bachhuka, A., Vasilev, K., . . . Williams, R. (2017). The formation of a functional retinal pigment epithelium occurs on porous polytetrafluoroethylene substrates independently of the surface chemistry. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 28. doi:10.1007/s10856-017-5926-3
2016
Controlling drug release from non-aqueous environments: Moderating delivery from ocular silicone oil drug reservoirs to combat proliferative vitreoretinopathy
Cauldbeck, H., Le Hellaye, M., Long, M., Kennedy, S. M., Williams, R. L., Kearns, V. R., & Rannard, S. P. (2016). Controlling drug release from non-aqueous environments: Moderating delivery from ocular silicone oil drug reservoirs to combat proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Journal of Controlled Release, 244(Part A), 41-51. doi:10.1016/j.jconrel.2016.11.010
2015
Pharmacokinetics of Meropenem for Use in Bacterial Keratitis
Sueke, H., Kaye, S., Wilkinson, M. C., Kennedy, S., Kearns, V., Zheng, Y., . . . Neal, T. (2015). Pharmacokinetics of Meropenem for Use in Bacterial Keratitis. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, 56(10), 5731-5738. doi:10.1167/iovs.15-17077
Development of emulsification resistant heavier-than-water tamponades using high molecular weight silicone oil polymers
Caramoy, A., Kearns, V. R., Chan, Y. K., Hagedorn, N., Poole, R. J., Wong, D., . . . Williams, R. L. (2015). Development of emulsification resistant heavier-than-water tamponades using high molecular weight silicone oil polymers. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS, 30(2), 212-220. doi:10.1177/0885328215575623
Accurate Solubility and Release Measurements of Retinoic Acid (RA) in Silicone Oil (SiO)
Kearns, V., Cauldbeck, H., Le Hellaye, M., & Rannard, S. (2015). Accurate Solubility and Release Measurements of Retinoic Acid (RA) in Silicone Oil (SiO). In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 56. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2014
A Public Engagement Event by the Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, UK ‘Meet the Scientists’
Kearns, V., Ford, C., & Bryan, N. (2014). A Public Engagement Event by the Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, UK ‘Meet the Scientists’. Biochemist, 36(1).
2013
Novel Heavy Tamponade for Vitreoretinal Surgery
Williams, R. L., Kearns, V. R., Lo, A. C., Day, M., Garvey, M. J., Krishna, Y., . . . Wong, D. (2013). Novel Heavy Tamponade for Vitreoretinal Surgery. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, 54(12), 7284-7292. doi:10.1167/iovs.13-11876
<i>In vivo</i> Evaluation of Surface Modified Expanded-polytetrafluroethylene (ePTFE) Substrate as a Permanent Substrate for Cell Transplantation
Nian, S., Fu, Z., Sheridan, C., Kearns, V., Williams, R., Wong, S. H. D., . . . Lai, W. (2013). <i>In vivo</i> Evaluation of Surface Modified Expanded-polytetrafluroethylene (ePTFE) Substrate as a Permanent Substrate for Cell Transplantation. In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 54. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Guided gingival fibroblast attachment to titanium surfaces: an in vitro study
Kearns, V. R., Williams, R. L., Mirvakily, F., Doherty, P. J., & Martin, N. (2013). Guided gingival fibroblast attachment to titanium surfaces: an in vitro study. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY, 40(1), 99-108. doi:10.1111/jcpe.12025
2012
Plasma polymer coatings to aid retinal pigment epithelial growth for transplantation in the treatment of age related macular degeneration
Kearns, V., Mistry, A., Mason, S., Krishna, Y., Sheridan, C., Short, R., & Williams, R. L. (2012). Plasma polymer coatings to aid retinal pigment epithelial growth for transplantation in the treatment of age related macular degeneration. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE, 23(8), 2013-2021. doi:10.1007/s10856-012-4675-6
Ophthalmic Applications of Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine
Kearns, V., Stewart, R., Mason, S., Sheridan, C., & Williams, R. (2012). Ophthalmic Applications of Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine. In BIOMATERIALS AND STEM CELLS IN REGENERATIVE MEDICINE (pp. 185-218). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Characteristics Of Rat Iris Pigment Epithelial Cells Cultured On Modified Expanded-polytetrafluroethylene (ePTFE) Substrates
Nian, S., Sheridan, C. M., Kearns, V., Williams, R., Wong, D., Vasillev, K., . . . Lai, W. W. (2012). Characteristics Of Rat Iris Pigment Epithelial Cells Cultured On Modified Expanded-polytetrafluroethylene (ePTFE) Substrates. In ARVO 2012 Vol. 53 (pp. 5840). Fort Lauderdale: IOVS.
GROWTH OF PORCINE IRIS PIGMENTED EPITHELIAL CELLS ON SUBSTRATES FOR THE TREATMENT OF AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD)
Alias, E., Kearns, V., Harrison, I., Sheridan, C., & Williams, R. (2012). GROWTH OF PORCINE IRIS PIGMENTED EPITHELIAL CELLS ON SUBSTRATES FOR THE TREATMENT OF AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD). In XX Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Eye Research (pp. 261). Berlin: ISER. Retrieved from http://www.iser.org/files/2012_abstracts.pdf
QUANTIFICATION OF RETINAL THICKNESS FOLLOWING IMPLANTATION OF ACELLULAR SURFACE-MODIFIED EXPANDED POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (EPTFE) IN A RABBIT MODEL USING SD-OCT AND HISTOLOGY
Kearns, V., Eter, N., Liu, Z., Brinken, R., Somboonthanakij, S., Wongsawag, W., . . . Stanzel, B. V. (2012). QUANTIFICATION OF RETINAL THICKNESS FOLLOWING IMPLANTATION OF ACELLULAR SURFACE-MODIFIED EXPANDED POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (EPTFE) IN A RABBIT MODEL USING SD-OCT AND HISTOLOGY. In XX Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Eye Research (pp. 287). Berlin: ISER. Retrieved from http://www.iser.org/files/2012_abstracts.pdf
QUANTIFICATION OF RETINAL THICKNESS FOLLOWING IMPLANTATION OF ACELLULAR ULTRATHIN POLYESTER CELL CARRIERS IN A RABBIT MODEL USING SD-OCT AND HISTOLOGY
Stanzel, B., Kearns, V., Eter, N., Liu, Z., Brinken, R., Somboonthanakij, S., . . . Sheridan, C. (2012). QUANTIFICATION OF RETINAL THICKNESS FOLLOWING IMPLANTATION OF ACELLULAR ULTRATHIN POLYESTER CELL CARRIERS IN A RABBIT MODEL USING SD-OCT AND HISTOLOGY. In XX Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Eye Research (pp. 266). Berlin: ISER. Retrieved from http://www.iser.org/files/2012_abstracts.pdf
2011
Biomaterial surface topography to control cellular response: technologies, cell behaviour and biomedical applications
Kearns, V. R., McMurray, R. J., & Dalby, M. J. (2010). Biomaterial surface topography to control cellular response: technologies, cell behaviour and biomedical applications. In SURFACE MODIFICATION OF BIOMATERIALS: METHODS, ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS (pp. 169-201). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Progenitors for the Corneal Endothelium and Trabecular Meshwork: A Potential Source for Personalized Stem Cell Therapy in Corneal Endothelial Diseases and Glaucoma
Yu, W. Y., Sheridan, C., Grierson, I., Mason, S., Kearns, V., Lo, A. C. Y., & Wong, D. (2011). Progenitors for the Corneal Endothelium and Trabecular Meshwork: A Potential Source for Personalized Stem Cell Therapy in Corneal Endothelial Diseases and Glaucoma. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY. doi:10.1155/2011/412743
The influence of surface chemistry and roughness on ECM production on bruch's membrane prostheses
Kearns, V., Vasilev, K., Sheridan, C., & Williams, R. (2011). The influence of surface chemistry and roughness on ECM production on bruch's membrane prostheses. In 24th European Conference on Biomaterials - Annual Conference of the European Society for Biomaterials.
Ocular epithelial transplantation: current uses and future potential
Mason, S. L., Stewart, R. M. K., Kearns, V. R., Williams, R. L., & Sheridan, C. M. (2011). Ocular epithelial transplantation: current uses and future potential. REGENERATIVE MEDICINE, 6(6), 767-782. doi:10.2217/RME.11.94
The use of reflection anisotropy spectroscopy to assess the alignment of collagen
Schofield, A. L., Smith, C. I., Kearns, V. R., Martin, D. S., Farrell, T., Weightman, P., & Williams, R. L. (2011). The use of reflection anisotropy spectroscopy to assess the alignment of collagen. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 44(33). doi:10.1088/0022-3727/44/33/335302
Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene as a substrate for retinal pigment epithelial cell growth and transplantation in age-related macular degeneration
Krishna, Y., Sheridan, C., Kent, D., Kearns, V., Grierson, I., & Williams, R. (2011). Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene as a substrate for retinal pigment epithelial cell growth and transplantation in age-related macular degeneration. BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 95(4), 569-573. doi:10.1136/bjo.2009.169953
7 Biomaterial surface topography to control cellular response: technologies, cell behaviour and biomedical applications
Kearns, V. R., Mcmurray, R. J., & Dalby, M. J. (2011). 7 Biomaterial surface topography to control cellular response: technologies, cell behaviour and biomedical applications. In Surface Modification of Biomaterials (pp. 169-201). Elsevier. doi:10.1533/9780857090768.1.169
Biomaterial surface topography to control cellular response: technologies, cell behaviour and biomedical applications
Kearns, V. R., Mcmurray, R. J., & Dalby, M. J. (2011). Biomaterial surface topography to control cellular response: technologies, cell behaviour and biomedical applications. In Surface Modification of Biomaterials (pp. 169-201). Elsevier. doi:10.1533/9780857090768.1.169
Comparison of Growth and Monolayer Formation of Primary Bovine Rpe and Ipe on Polyurethane (Pu) Membranes.
Alias, E., Kearns, V. R., Harrison, I. M., Sheridan, C. M., & Williams, R. L. (2011). Comparison of Growth and Monolayer Formation of Primary Bovine Rpe and Ipe on Polyurethane (Pu) Membranes.. In TERMIS-EU (pp. 342). .: TERMIS.
Contributor contact details
Williams, R., Szili, E., Short, R., Steele, D., Bradley, J., Rhodes, A., . . . Sammons, R. L. (2011). Contributor contact details. In Surface Modification of Biomaterials (pp. xi-xiv). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-1-84569-640-5.50018-x
Optimisation of primary cell culture conditions for retinal and iris pigment epithelial cell transplantation on artificial substrates
Kearns, V., Vasilev, K., Nian, S., Sheridan, C., & Williams, R. L. (2011). Optimisation of primary cell culture conditions for retinal and iris pigment epithelial cell transplantation on artificial substrates. In TERMIS-EU (pp. .). Granada, Spain: TERMIS.
Surface modified expanded-polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) substrates for retinal pigment epithelial growth and implantation
Kearns, V. R., Nian, S., Vasilev, K., Sheridan, C., & Williams, R. L. (2011). Surface modified expanded-polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) substrates for retinal pigment epithelial growth and implantation. European Cells and Materials, 22(SUPPL.2), 54.
2010
Friction transfer of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) to produce nanoscale features and influence cellular response in vitro
Kearns, V. R., Doherty, P. J., Beamson, G., Martin, N., & Williams, R. L. (2010). Friction transfer of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) to produce nanoscale features and influence cellular response in vitro. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE, 21(7), 2213-2226. doi:10.1007/s10856-010-4081-x
MECHANICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TITANIUM SYNTACTIC FOAMS
Xue, X. B., Zhao, Y. Y., Kearns, V., & Williams, R. L. (2010). MECHANICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TITANIUM SYNTACTIC FOAMS. In TMS 2010 139TH ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION - SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDINGS, VOL 2: MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION, COMPUTATION AND MODELING AND ENERGY (pp. 129-+). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
13 Drug–device combination products for ocular applications
Williams, R. L., & Kearns, V. R. (2010). 13 Drug–device combination products for ocular applications. In Drug-Device Combination Products (pp. 311-338). Elsevier. doi:10.1533/9781845697488.2.311
Comparison of growth and monolayer formation of primary bovine RPE and IPE on polyurethane (PU) membranes
Alias, E., Kearns, V. R., Harrison, I. M., Dixon, S. A., Laws, F. A., Sheridan, C. M., & Williams, R. L. (2010). Comparison of growth and monolayer formation of primary bovine RPE and IPE on polyurethane (PU) membranes. In TERMIS-EU (pp. x). Galway, Ireland: TERMIS.
Effect of VEGF and Anti-VEGF Compounds on Retinal Pigment Epithelium Permeability: An in vitro Study
Campa, C., Kearns, V., Sheridan, C., Williams, R., Grierson, I., & Harding, S. P. (2010). Effect of VEGF and Anti-VEGF Compounds on Retinal Pigment Epithelium Permeability: An in vitro Study. In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 51. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Evaluation of Basement Membrane Formation on Bruch's Membrane Implants
Kearns, V. R., Vasilev, K., Sheridan, C. M., & Williams, R. L. (2010). Evaluation of Basement Membrane Formation on Bruch's Membrane Implants. In TERMIS-EU (pp. x). Galway, Ireland: TERMIS.
Mechanical and biological properties of titanium syntactic foams
Xue, X. B., Zhao, Y. Y., Kearns, V., & Williams, R. L. (2010). Mechanical and biological properties of titanium syntactic foams. In TMS Annual Meeting (pp. 129-135). Seattle, WA: TMS.
SD-OCT Complements Histology in Evaluation of Potential Bruch's Membrane Prosthetics
Stanzel, B. V., Clemens, C., Sanislo, S. R., Brinken, R., Kearns, V., Holz, F. G., . . . Eter, N. (2010). SD-OCT Complements Histology in Evaluation of Potential Bruch's Membrane Prosthetics. In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 51. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Surface Modified Expanded-polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) Substrates for Retinal Pigment Epithelial Growth and Implantation
Kearns, V. R., Nian, S., Vasilev, K., Sheridan, C. M., & Williams, R. L. (2010). Surface Modified Expanded-polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) Substrates for Retinal Pigment Epithelial Growth and Implantation. In TCES (Tissue and Cell Engineering Society) 2010 (pp. x). Manchester, UK: TCES.
2009
Drug delivery systems for the eye
Kearns, V. R., & Williams, R. L. (2009). Drug delivery systems for the eye. EXPERT REVIEW OF MEDICAL DEVICES, 6(3), 277-290. doi:10.1586/ERD.09.4
Drug-Device Combination Products for Ocular Applications
Williams, R. L., & Kearns, V. R. (2009). Drug-Device Combination Products for Ocular Applications. In A. Lewis (Ed.), Drug Device Combination Products (pp. In Press). Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing Limited.
Drug-device combination products for ocular applications
Williams, R. L., & Kearns, V. R. (2009). Drug-device combination products for ocular applications. In DRUG DEVICE COMBINATION PRODUCTS (pp. 311-338). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Surface Modification of ePTFE Substrates for Retinal Pigment Epithelial Growth and Function
Kearns, V. R., Vasilev, K., Sheridan, C., & Williams, R. L. (2009). Surface Modification of ePTFE Substrates for Retinal Pigment Epithelial Growth and Function. In European Society for Biomaterials annual conference. Lausanne, CH.
2008
Native and recombinant spider silk scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering
Hatton, P. V., MacIntosh, A. C., Kearns, V., & Crawford, A. (2008). Native and recombinant spider silk scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering. In 8th World Biomaterials Congress 2008 Vol. 4 (pp. 1847).
The effect of surface chemistry and topography on the orientation of cells and collagen
Kearns, V. R., Doherty, P. J., Martin, N., & Williams, R. L. (2008). The effect of surface chemistry and topography on the orientation of cells and collagen. In 8th World Biomaterials Congress 2008 Vol. 3 (pp. 1158).
Bone cement fixation
Hatton, P., Kearns, V., & Brook, I. (2008). Bone cement fixation. In Joint Replacement Technology. CRC Press. doi:10.1201/9781439833063.ch11
11 Bone–cement fixation: glass–ionomer cements
Hatton, P. V., Kearns, V. R., & Brook, I. M. (2008). 11 Bone–cement fixation: glass–ionomer cements. In Joint Replacement Technology (pp. 252-263). Elsevier. doi:10.1533/9781845694807.2.252
Bone-cement fixation: glass-ionomer cements
Hatton, P. V., Kearns, V. R., & Brook, I. M. (2008). Bone-cement fixation: glass-ionomer cements. In JOINT REPLACEMENT TECHNOLOGY (pp. 252-263). doi:10.1533/9781845694807.2.252
Cartilage tissue engineering using native and recombinant spider silk scaffolds
MacIntosh, A. C., Kearns, V. R., Crawford, A., & Hatton, P. V. (2008). Cartilage tissue engineering using native and recombinant spider silk scaffolds. In TERMIS-EU Vol. 14 (pp. 818). Porto: Tissue Engineering Part A.
Silk-based Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering
Kearns, V., MacIntosh, A. C., Crawford, A., & Hatton, P. V. (2008). Silk-based Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering. In N. Ashammakhi, R. Reis, & F. Chiellini (Eds.), Topics in Tissue Engineering (Vol. 4).
Skeletal tissue engineering using silk biomaterials
MacIntosh, A. C., Kearns, V. R., Crawford, A., & Hatton, P. V. (2008). Skeletal tissue engineering using silk biomaterials. JOURNAL OF TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE, 2(2-3), 71-80. doi:10.1002/term.68
UK Society for Biomaterials Annual Conference: Abstracts 2008
Williams, R. L., Kearns, V. R., & Nickson, C. M. (Eds.) (2008). UK Society for Biomaterials Annual Conference: Abstracts 2008. Liverpool, UK: UK Society for Biomaterials.
2007
Surface Engineering of Dental Implants using a Deposition of Nano-Features
Kearns, V. R. (2007). Surface Engineering of Dental Implants using a Deposition of Nano-Features. (PhD Thesis, University of Liverpool).
2006
The influence of nanofibre chemistry on cell orientation in vitro
Kearns, V., Doherty, P. J., Martin, N., & Williams, R. L. (2006). The influence of nanofibre chemistry on cell orientation in vitro. In 5th UKSB (pp. 20). Manchester: UKSB.
2005
Surface Engineering of Biomaterials by Deposition of Nano-Features to Modify Cellular Orientation
Kearns, V., Doherty, P., Martin, N., & Williams, R. (2005). Surface Engineering of Biomaterials by Deposition of Nano-Features to Modify Cellular Orientation. In European Society for Biomaterials annual conference. Sorrento, I.