Dr Thiruma Arumugam
Understanding of molecular and cellular mechanisms of neuronal cell death following ischemic stroke. |
Dr Mary-Louise Roy Manchadi
Neuronal and cardiac ion channels and their modulation by natural toxins and medicinal compounds.
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Assoc. Prof. Lindsay Brown
Testing interventions such as diet, drugs and exercise to prevent or reverse the cardiovascular changes in chronic diseases. Rat models of these important human diseases, such as diet-induced diabetes and chronic hypertension leading to heart failure. |
Prof. Mick McManus
The structure, function and regulation of enzymes involved in the metabolism of drugs and chemical carcinogens. |
Assoc. Prof. Elizabeth Gillam
Directed evolution of cytochrome P450 enzymes as designer catalysts for the pharmaceutical industry. Roles of P450s in mediating the adverse effects of herbal medicines. |
Prof. Rod Minchin
Role of different proteins in normal and cancer cells |
Assoc. Prof. Lesley Lluka
Regulation of transporters for noradrenaline, dopamine and serotonin in depression, schizophrenia and drug abuse. Molecular structure-activity relationships of the noradrenaline transporter. |
Prof. Stephen Taylor
Immunopharmacology; development of new classes of anti-inflammatory drugs. |
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Dr Karin Borges
Novel approaches to prevent seizures and the development of epilepsy in rodent models focussing on anti-inflamattory treaments.
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Dr Ricarda Thier
Xenobiotic metabolism (esp. glutathione transferases) in toxicology and pharmacology. Gene-environment interactions. Indirect genotoxicity via cytoskeletal proteins. |
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Dr Trent Woodruff
Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disease
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