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Link Technologies Ltd
Link Technologies was established in the West of Scotland fifteen years ago and has since built an enviable global reputation as a boutiq…
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Inflammation and Infection
Research in the West of Scotland benefits form interdisciplinary collaborations of in excess of 100 scientists with tremendous expertise in inflammation and supported by leading edge technology and facilities. Coupled with direct access to world renowned clinical trials units, this unique pool of expertise is working on developing novel therapeutics for a variety of inflammatory diseases.
The Glasgow Biomedical Research Centre, Sir Graeme Davies Building opened in 2006 and is a new facility built next to the new Medical school Building at the University of Glasgow. This £17M project brings together more than 20 research groups working to create an interdisciplinary search network, which will exploit basic knowledge of molecular structure and genetics to achieve an increased understanding of biological processes which can be used for the development of new methods of diagnosing and treating disease.
Neurovascular Inflammation Group
The Neurovascular Inflammation Group is a collaborative venture between the Departments of Biological Sciences, and Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (University of Paisley) and the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases (University of Glasgow Department of Medicine). The primary focus of theGroup is on neurovascular regulatory mechanisms, their disturbance during disease processes such asrheumatoid arthritis and the development and evaluation of anti-inflammatory drug therapies. Other clinical interests include vascular disturbances and their treatment. Research spans from fundamental to clinical levels and Group expertise includes physiology, cell biology, pharmacology, molecular biology, chemistry, bioengineering and immunology. The Group has a base of doctoral students (4 currently) and meets regularly; most members share offices/laboratories, and collaborate on a daily basis.
Ongoing projects include investigations of neuropeptidergic, nitrergic and prostanoid systems during inflammation and development of polymer conjugates for drug administration.
Links to key institutes, departments and individuals
The Glasgow School of Infection and Immunity
Neurovascular Inflammation Group
Professors John Lockhart and Bill Ferrell (Nexxus case study)
Professor Foo Yew "Eddy" Liew (Nexxus case study)
Professor Iain McInnes (Nexxus case study)
Professor Miles Houslay (Nexxus case study)
