His research interests are in the fields of oral progenitor cells, differential wound healing, ageing, tissue engineering, animal replacement model systems and cellular imaging. Within these areas he has managed research projects (Research Council, Charity and Industry) totalling over £4.5 Million, published widely, filed patents and his group have won many National and International prizes. Externally he works closely with organisations such as the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research and reviews grant applications and manuscripts for numerous national and international funders/journals.