Mechanisms of Disease
Overview
By understanding the causes and development of disease, we open new avenues for prevention, treatment and eradication. Investigators in the School study underlying mechanisms for a range of diseases in order to chart the molecular, cellular, and systems-level alterations that occur in these conditions.
- Cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension, arrhythmia and stroke.
- Neurological and psychiatric conditions including epilepsy, schizophrenia, depression, dementia, and chronic pain.
- Renal and urinary tract disorders.
- Cystic Fibrosis.
- Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
Working in this area
- Dr Ana Paula Abdala Sheikh
- Dr Michael Ashby
- Professor Zafar Bashir
- Dr Zuner Bortolotto
- Dr Emma Cahill
- Professor Mark Cannell
- Dr Paul Chadderton
- Dr Ben Chant
- Dr Paul Dodson
- Professor Christopher Fry
- Dr Chrissy Hammond
- Professor Jules Hancox
- Dr Stephen Harmer
- Dr James Hodge
- Dr Andrew James
- Professor Matt Jones
- Professor Neil Marrion
- Professor Jack Mellor
- Professor Elek Molnar
- Dr Valentina Mosienko
- Professor Tony Pickering
- Professor Stuart Mundell
- Dr Angus Nightingale
- Dr Danielle Paul
- Professor Hugh Piggins
- Dr Beck Richardson
- Professor Emma Robinson
- Professor David Sheppard