I am working within the BioSpec Group at University of Exeter. The subject of the research is Noble metal nanoparticle constructs for Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy applications in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Generally, my research is focused on the following overall objectives: - Prepare the NP constructs accordingly to current protocols. - Assess the NP suitability for SERS application to cell samples. - Add Raman reporter to the constructs to investigate cancer targeting. Specifically, the project is aimed at developing biodegradable noble metal nanoparticle constructs based on AuNPs and liposomes (or lipid vesicles) with added SERS activity and tumour-targeting capabilities.