Dr Rhys Mould

I began my PhD journey in 2016 at the University of Westminster, joining the Research Centre for Optimal Health to investigate how natural products can "prime" cancer cells for drug-induced cell death. In 2019, I was honoured to receive the inaugural Guy Foundation research grant, which enabled the establishment of the Guy Foundation Quantum Bioenergetics Laboratory.

Our lab is dedicated to Quantum Biology: exploring how quantum mechanics—the fundamental principles that govern life—may influence and enhance biological processes. We focus particularly on the mitochondria, the central hub of bioenergetics, to understand how quantum phenomena might shape cellular function and health.

My current research spans three interconnected areas at the frontier of bioenergetics and quantum biology:

• Photobiomodulation and Mitochondrial Function: Investigating how light—particularly near-infrared wavelengths—can influence cellular behaviour, with a focus on mitochondrial reactions and energy production.
• Ultra-Weak Photon Emission and Cellular Communication: Exploring the phenomenon of low-intensity light emitted by cells and organelles under stress, and examining its potential role in intercellular communication and signalling.
• Hypo-Magnetic Fields and Cellular Bioenergetics: Studying the effects of reduced magnetic environments on cell behaviour and energy metabolism, with implications for astronaut health and long-duration spaceflight.

For details of all my research outputs, visit my WestminsterResearch profile.