Projects per year
Organization profile
Organisation profile
Led by Professor Ian Megson, the mission of the division is to undertake world class research into the causes and treatment of diabetes and the cardiovascular diseases that the condition precipitates. The department also undertakes a range of contract research to support commercial entities of any size. The department includes three different research groups that are engaged in fundamental aspects of disease development, progression and treatment.
Division of Biomedical Sciences Diabetes Cardiovascular studies Genetics; Lipidomics (fats, cell membrane, energy storage, vitamin transfer); Antioxidants; Oxidative stress; Nitric oxide |
Lipodomincs Mass spectrometry; Chemical compound research; Lipid (fatty acid) role/makeup; Protein and Amino acid synthesis; Molecular structure |
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Projects
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1673IM : Nanomaterials and photonic solutions: Novel ‘at source’ approaches to stop hospital-derived priority substances reaching the sewer network
Valdivia, M., Kean, A. & Megson, I.
1/10/20 → 30/09/24
Project: Other
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Research Output
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Antibacterial efficacy from NO-releasing MOF–polymer films
Duncan, M., Wheatley, P., Coghill, E., Vornholt, S., Warrander, S., Megson, I. & Morris, R. E., 7 Oct 2020, In : Materials Advances. 1, p. 2509-2519 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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A proteomic signature for CNS adaptations to the valence of environmental stimulation
Shaw, A., Arnold, L. D., Privitera, L., Whitfield, P. D., Doherty, M. K. & Morè, L., 6 Apr 2020, In : Behavioural Brain Research. 383, p. 112515 112515.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Attack of the Subclones: Accurate Detection of Mutational Heterogeneity in Bulk DNA from Tumors
Rodgers, C. B., Broit, N., Johansson, P. A. & Pritchard, A. L., 1 Aug 2020, In : Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 140, 8, p. 1501-1503 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
Prizes
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PraxisAuril 2019 Knowledge Exchange (KE) Deal of the Year (finalist)
Wei, Jun (Recipient) & Giangreco, Adam (Recipient), 28 May 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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SCDI Highlands and Islands Enterprise Award for Excellence in Research and Innovation
Megson, Ian (Recipient) & Giangreco, Adam (Recipient), Sep 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Athena SWAN Scotland (External organisation)
Mary Doherty (Chair)
2019 → 2021Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Press / Media
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New projects place Highland researchers at forefront of water innovation
29/10/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Highland researchers at forefront of water quality innovation
29/10/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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University aims to develop system which removes pharmaceutical drugs from hospital wastewater
28/10/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Impacts
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Overseas Member of the Life Science Expert Panel, Natural Science Foundation of China
Jun Wei (Participant)
Impact: Other Impacts
Student theses
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Determining the Rates of Protein Synthesis in the Zebrafish Heart in Response to Chronic Unpredictable Stress
Author: Geary, B., 31 Jul 2016Supervisor: Doherty, M. (Supervisor), Whitfield, P. D. (Supervisor), Young, I. S. (External person) (Supervisor) & Cash, P. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by OU/Aberdeen)
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Role and mechanism of action of the anthocyanin, delphinidin, in protecting endothelial cells against oxidative stress
Author: Goszcz, K., 31 Jul 2016Supervisor: Megson, I. (Supervisor), Stewart, D. (External person) (Supervisor) & Duthie, G. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by OU/Aberdeen)
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Nanotoxicity of oxide-derived engineered nanomaterials: impact on cell viability and function, with conventional assays and evaluation of novel eicosanoid profiling
Author: Garrison, E., 1 Nov 2016Supervisor: Megson, I. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by OU/Aberdeen)
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