The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences is a major research centre in Scotland and is amongst the UK's top Schools of Pharmacy. We have a wide range of state-of-the-art research facilities and recently benefited from the opening of a new £36m building.
Pharmacy & biomedical sciencesResearch
Cellular Basis of Disease
Research theme lead: Dr Susan Chalmers
Our researchers employ a wide array of cutting-edge techniques in a range of cell, tissue, and animal models to understand the molecular, cellular and systems-level changes that drive disease. Our current research focuses on cardiovascular and metabolic disease, neurological disorders and mental health, and cancer/inflammation.
- Cancer and inflammatory disease
Sub-theme leads: Drs Marie Boyd and Natividad Gomez-Roman - Cardiovascular and metabolic disease
Sub-theme leads: Drs Lian Tian & Robert Drummond - Neuroscience and mental health
Sub-theme lead: Dr Hui-Rong Jiang
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Through the discovery, development and manufacture of innovative drugs millions of people’s lives are saved and the quality of life for many others are improved. The Pharmaceutical Sciences research at the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences contributes to this by uniting internationally-leading researchers in the development, manufacture and testing of the next generation of medicines that promote the effective delivery and targeting of drugs.
- Drug Discovery, Formulation and Delivery
Sub-theme lead: Professor Katharina Edkins - Materials & Manufacture
Sub-theme lead: Drs Cameron Brown and Daniel Markl
Microbiology and industrial biotechnology
Research theme lead: Professor Paul A Hoskisson
Microorganisms are the most abundant and diverse organisms on earth and are key members of every niche on the planet. Our research encompasses a broad spectrum of work from the fundamental science of model microorganisms, studying host-pathogen interactions, combatting antimicrobial resistance and discovery of new drug molecules through to the exploitation of microorganisms for biotechnology and in industry.
Pharmacoepidemiology and Health Service Research
Research theme lead: Professor Amanj Kurdi
Pharmacoepidemiology is the study of the use and effects of drugs in large populations, covering both the benefits and the risks for the patients involved.
Health Care research focuses on optimising health outcomes and resources through the exploration, design and testing of health care intervention models.
Our research is focused on person-centred, safe and effective use of medicines and public health improvement, with individual researchers active across within pharmacoepidemiology and health care research.
Education Research
Research Theme Lead: Dr David Breen
Our researchers undertake high-quality, collaborative research in all aspects of education, involving various populations, including but not limited to students and healthcare professionals.
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
The institute is a leading centre for research and training focused on new medicines, better medicines and better use of medicines.
Faculty of Science
The institute is part of the wider Faculty of Science.
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The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
John Arbuthnott Building (Hamnett Wing)
161 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
G4 0RE
+44 (0)141 548 2125
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