Chris Glasson

Biography

Dr Glasson is a chemist in the End Products research and development subprogram within the Centre for Macroalgal Resources and Biotechnology (MACRO). Chris has over 15 years of experience in inorganic and organic chemistry related research. His research interests are in the development and study of molecular systems capable of mimicking and/or modulating natural biological systems. Dr Glasson is a chemist in the End Products research and development subprogram within the Centre for Macroalgal Resources and Biotechnology (MACRO). Chris has over 15 years of experience in inorganic and organic chemistry related research. His research interests are in the development and study of molecular systems capable of mimicking and/or modulating natural biological systems.

Research Interest

His current research is focused on algal sulfated polysaccharides (ASPs) known for their interesting rheological and chemical properties, and biological activities, including antiviral, antioxidant, anticoagulant, antihyperlipidemic, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. Chris’s research involves biorefinery design and validation, and investigation of ASP structure and function relationships to optimise ASP rheological properties and biological activities. Applications for ASP products include multifunctional food additives, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnologies (e.g. wound dressing and tissue engineering).