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Dr Michael Pascoe
(he/him)
Lecturer
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- PascoeMJ@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 29208 70938
- Redwood Building, Room 1.50, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3NB
- Media commentator
Overview
As a Lecturer in Pharmaceutical & Health Technologies at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, my expertise lies in developing new antimicrobial technologies. I specialise in overcoming challenging formulation requirements and adopting materials-led approaches to effectively mitigate infection risks.
My research seeks to tackle global health challenges using sustainable solutions, with a particular focus on reducing transmission of infectious diseases. From improving access to safer menstrual products to ensuring clean water and reducing reliance on plastic-based hygiene products, my work aims for transformative impact. Additionally, I have expertise in drug detection and harm-reduction approaches to address risks associated with counterfeit prescription medicines and controlled substances.
I collaborate closely with Cardiff Catalysis Institute, the Centre for Trials Research, as well as NGOs and academic partners in Nepal.
Publication
2024
- Maillard, J. and Pascoe, M. 2024. Disinfectants and antiseptics: mechanisms of action and resistance. Nature Reviews Microbiology 22, pp. 4-17. (10.1038/s41579-023-00958-3)
- Davies-Jones, J., Davies, P. R., Graf, A., Hewes, D., Hill, K. E. and Pascoe, M. 2024. Photoinduced force microscopy as a novel method for the study of microbial nanostructures. Nanoscale 16(1), pp. 223-236. (10.1039/D3NR03499B)
2022
- Pascoe, M. J., Mandal, S., Williams, O. A. and Maillard, J. -. 2022. Impact of material properties in determining quaternary ammonium compound adsorption and wipe product efficacy against biofilms. Journal of Hospital Infection 126, pp. 37-43. (10.1016/j.jhin.2022.03.013)
- Pascoe, M., Radley, S., Simmons, H. and Measham, F. 2022. The Cathinone Hydra: Increased cathinone and caffeine adulteration in the English MDMA market after Brexit and COVID-19 lockdowns. Drug Science, Policy and Law (10.1177/20503245221099209)
- Edwards, D. et al. 2022. A rapid scoping review of harm reduction strategies for ecstasy (MDMA) users in recreational settings. [Online]. Research Square: Research Square. (10.21203/rs.3.rs-2178425/v1) Available at: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2178425/v1
2021
- Pascoe, M. J. and Maillard, J. -. 2021. The role of melanin in Aspergillus tolerance to biocides and photosensitizers. Letters in Applied Microbiology 72(4), pp. 375-381. (10.1111/lam.13437)
- James, E., Westwell, A., Pascoe, M. and Smith, A. 2021. Online survey into the development of a model legal framework for a cannabis market in the United Kingdom. Drug Science, Policy and Law 7 (10.1177/20503245211034931)
2020
- Pascoe, M. J. et al. 2020. Dry heat and microwave generated steam protocols for the rapid decontamination of respiratory personal protective equipment in response to COVID-19-related shortages. Journal of Hospital Infection 106(1), pp. 10-19. (10.1016/j.jhin.2020.07.008)
2019
- Pascoe, M. J. 2019. Photodynamic high-level disinfection for medical surfaces. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Articles
- Maillard, J. and Pascoe, M. 2024. Disinfectants and antiseptics: mechanisms of action and resistance. Nature Reviews Microbiology 22, pp. 4-17. (10.1038/s41579-023-00958-3)
- Davies-Jones, J., Davies, P. R., Graf, A., Hewes, D., Hill, K. E. and Pascoe, M. 2024. Photoinduced force microscopy as a novel method for the study of microbial nanostructures. Nanoscale 16(1), pp. 223-236. (10.1039/D3NR03499B)
- Pascoe, M. J., Mandal, S., Williams, O. A. and Maillard, J. -. 2022. Impact of material properties in determining quaternary ammonium compound adsorption and wipe product efficacy against biofilms. Journal of Hospital Infection 126, pp. 37-43. (10.1016/j.jhin.2022.03.013)
- Pascoe, M., Radley, S., Simmons, H. and Measham, F. 2022. The Cathinone Hydra: Increased cathinone and caffeine adulteration in the English MDMA market after Brexit and COVID-19 lockdowns. Drug Science, Policy and Law (10.1177/20503245221099209)
- Pascoe, M. J. and Maillard, J. -. 2021. The role of melanin in Aspergillus tolerance to biocides and photosensitizers. Letters in Applied Microbiology 72(4), pp. 375-381. (10.1111/lam.13437)
- James, E., Westwell, A., Pascoe, M. and Smith, A. 2021. Online survey into the development of a model legal framework for a cannabis market in the United Kingdom. Drug Science, Policy and Law 7 (10.1177/20503245211034931)
- Pascoe, M. J. et al. 2020. Dry heat and microwave generated steam protocols for the rapid decontamination of respiratory personal protective equipment in response to COVID-19-related shortages. Journal of Hospital Infection 106(1), pp. 10-19. (10.1016/j.jhin.2020.07.008)
Thesis
- Pascoe, M. J. 2019. Photodynamic high-level disinfection for medical surfaces. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Websites
- Edwards, D. et al. 2022. A rapid scoping review of harm reduction strategies for ecstasy (MDMA) users in recreational settings. [Online]. Research Square: Research Square. (10.21203/rs.3.rs-2178425/v1) Available at: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2178425/v1
Biography
Originally from Cornwall, I completed my undergraduate and masters degrees in Biomedical Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University. I later joined the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences as a PhD student, where I completed an industry-sponsored project which aimed to develop a light-activated disinfection system.
As a postdoctoral researcher, I was involved in an variety of collaborative projects related to improving sustainability within the hygiene sector, such as developing catalyst-activated disinfectants and plastic-free disinfectant wipe materials. My previous role at Cardiff Catalysis Institute entailed developing self-disinfecting materials to improve menstrual health in rural communities, and I continue to lend support to this project.
Away from the lab bench, I have participated in the British Council's Science in Schools programme in French Guiana (2017) and Normandy (2021). In 2019, I undertook a British Science Association Media Fellowship and, in 2022, completed market validation training as part of the UKRI/Innovate UK Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) programme.
Research themes
Specialisms
- Infection Control
- Synthesis, Characterisation and Application of Supported Metal Catalysts
- Functional materials
- Market Validation
- Intervention Development
