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Organization profile
Part of the Institute of Health Research and Innovation, the Division is based at the Centre for Health Science in Inverness. We conduct extensive research, primarily into the causes and consequences of diabetes, but also into a wide range of clinical conditions; most notably cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory diseases, and cancer. Our researchers have most recently investigating various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 division also undertakes a range of contract research to support commercial entities of any size.
The division is home to the Free Radical Research Facility, has research expertise in genetics and immunology, lipidomics, the Mass Spectrometry and Bioinformatics Facility and hosts the Active Health Exercise Lab.
Explore these research areas in more detail by visiting the Institute webpage.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Exploring malnutrition in later life in the Western Isles of Scotland
Crabtree, D. R., Carolan, C. & Johnstone, A. M.
1/02/23 → 30/04/23
Project: Other
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MRes project evaluating the impact of the sportscotland Highlands & Islands Performance Development Programme using survey-based research and interviews.
Crabtree, D. R., Gorely, T. & Pitkethly, A.
1/10/22 → 1/10/24
Project: Research
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The effect of physical activity on appetite control and free-living energy intake in older adults: A pilot study.
Crabtree, D. R., Hickson, K., Cobley, J., Husi, H., Stalmach, A. & Holliday, A.
12/09/22 → …
Project: Research
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Photocatalytic metallic nanomaterials immobilised onto porous structures: Future perspectives for at-source pharmaceutical removal from hospital wastewater and potential benefits over existing technologies
Valdivia, M-T., Taggart, M., Pap, S., Kean, A., Pfleger, S. & Megson, I., 1 Apr 2023, In: Journal of water process engineering. 52, 103553.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Acetylcysteine has No Mechanistic Effect in Patients at Risk of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy - A Failure of Academic Clinical Science
Sandilands, E. A., Rees, J., Raja, K., Dhuan, N., Morrison, E., Hickson, K., Wraight, J., Gray, T., Briody, L., Cameron, S., Thompson, A., Johnston, N., Uren, N., Goddard, J., Treweeke, A., Rushworth, G., Webb, D. J., Bateman, D. N., Norrie, J., Megson, I., & 1 others, 24 Feb 2022, In: Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 111, 6, p. 1222-1238 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Barriers and facilitators to participating in cardiac rehabilitation and physical activity: A cross-sectional survey
Fraser, M. J., Leslie, S. J., Gorely, T., Foster, E. & Walters, R., 29 Jan 2022, In: World Journal of Cardiology. 14, 2, p. 1-25 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Can you improve your appetite with exercise?
Daniel R Crabtree (Member)
1 Feb 2022Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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University of the Highlands and Islands healthy ageing research: How does exercise affect your appetite?
Daniel R Crabtree (Member)
1 Jun 2022Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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The Scottish Parliament Older People, Age and Ageing Cross-party group (External organisation)
Daniel R Crabtree (Member)
26 Oct 2022Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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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Multi-omic Approaches to Investigate the Inflammatory Response in Activated Macrophage Cells
Author: Brace, N., 9 Jul 2021Supervisor: Mainland, I. (Supervisor) & Megson, I. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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DOES FAT MATTER? Lipidomics investigations during Blue mussel (Mytilus sp.) hatchery production
Author: Laudicella, V. A., 19 Apr 2021Supervisor: Hughes, A. (Supervisor), Whitfield, P. D. (Supervisor) & Doherty, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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Investigating the Immunological Effect of Schizophrenia-Related Antigens and Anti-psychotic Medication.
Author: Whelan, R., 27 Apr 2021Supervisor: Wei, J. (Supervisor) & Pritchard, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by OU/Aberdeen)
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