Professor Martin Clift

A head and shoulders photograph of Prof Martin Clift. Martin is photographed in colour against a light background. Martin is wearing a brown V neck jumper and blue shirt. Martin's jumper has a green stitched logo on the upper right hand side. Martin is looking directly at the camera and has short brown hair.

Bio

Martin Clift (PhD) is a Professor of Particle and Fibre Toxicology at Swansea University Medical School.

Scientifically trained at Napier University Edinburgh, and having held post-doctoral and senior scientist positions at the University of Bern, and University of Fribourg, both in Switzerland, Martin leads his research team within the In Vitro Toxicology Group at Swansea University. Focussing upon the mechanisms associated with exposure to aerosolised particulates (e.g., air pollution, engineered advanced materials, vitreous fibres) and how these might be hazardous to human health, and/or contribute to the onset/exacerbation of human (lung) disease states.

Martin is globally recognised for the development and use of advanced in vitro lung model systems, mimicking the in vivo scenario, to assess the toxicology of inhaled (nano)particles and fibres.

Prof Clift's appointment as a member of the COT expires on 31st March 2028.

An up-to-date record of member interests can be found on the Register of Interests page.