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A risk-intensive process which involves all stages of development from discovery, to clinical trials, to market approval.
Edinburgh and Lothians has a track record for excellence in the discovery and development of preventative and therapeutic drugs. The area hosts a significant multinational presence in drug research and development and is home to four of the world’s largest contract research organisations : Charles River, Quintiles, Kendle and Aptuit.
Neurosciences
The study of the brain and the nervous system. Research areas include brain imaging, cognition, neural development, neurodegeneration, cognitive neurology and cerbrovascular physiology and pharmacology.
University of Edinburgh – Centre for Neuroscience Research
Research areas – neuroscience, cognition, neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration. Run by members with neuroscience research and teaching interests. Home to the National Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease Surveillance Unit.
Oncology
Research into new forms of cancer treatment through the development of population screening.
University of Edinburgh – Department of Oncology
Research areas - clinical oncology, colon cancer, breast cancer, prostate disease, haematology/leukaemia and genetics.
Napier University – Anti Cancer Drug Design and Delivery Research Group
Research areas – chemotherapeutic treatment of cancer, viral infections and protozoal infections. The group works across novel organic chemical synthesis, modern, rational drug design, molecular modelling and pre-clinical drug development. It has designed anti-cancer drugs which selectively inhibit cancer cells by interfering with normal functions of cell proliferation.
Cardiovascular
Research into the cardiovascular system encompasses the heart (cardio) and the blood vessels (vascular). The cardiovascular system includes arteries, veins, arterioles, venules, and capillaries.
University of Edinburgh Centre for Cardiovascular Science
Set up to promote excellence in research and training in science, relevant to cardiovascular disease. Recently the Centre has secured £3m towards develop new MRI imaging facilities.
Infectious Diseases
One of the most pressing medical problems. Infection issues include E.coli 0157, HIV and vCJD.
University of Edinburgh Centre for Infectious Diseases
One of the world’s largest single interest, research groups with an annual research spend of approximately £15m. Research areas – virology, bacteriology, parasitology, molecular biology, pathogenesis and immunology, transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, clinical studies and epidemiology.
Inflammation
Inflammation is recognised as a type of non-specific immune response and a basic way in which the body reacts to infection, irritation or other injury.
University of Edinburgh/MRC Centre for Inflammation Research
Research areas – asthma, COPD, acute lung injury, nephritis and dialysis, cellular biology and programmed cell death, auto-immune response in allergic disease, gene therapy, air pollution and the lung, and biochemical and molecular characterisation of goodpasture antigen.
Reproductive Biology
Includes all areas of reproductive physiology of women and men. Edinburgh’s work in this area excels against all other universities in terms of bibliometric impact.
University of Edinburgh Division of Reproductive and Developmental Sciences
The Centre seeks to manage reproductive health problems - infertility, menstrual disorder and pre-term labour. Research areas – reproductive endocrinology, testicular, ovarian and uterine function, pregnancy and parturition, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases.
MRC Human Reproductive Sciences Unit
The leading institution for research in reproductive health in the UK. Research areas – male and female infertility, contraception and hormone dependent diseases
Jennifer Brown Laboratory
Set up in memory of the Prime Minister’s daughter Jennifer Brown, who died due to complications from premature delivery. Research areas – placental function and fetal growth, causes of premature delivery, complications affecting brain and visual function.