Research in the Centre for Atherothrombosis and Metabolic Disease (CAM) aims to increase our understanding of molecular and cellular mechanisms responsible for development of disease, and translate these findings into clinical benefits.
Our research includes programmes on chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, wound healing, infertility and airway inflammation. As these negatively impact quality of life and life expectancy, our goal is to develop new therapeutic approaches to manage these conditions.
Our research themes
Our innovative work tackles the following core themes – so we can ultimately improve the care for our patients and communities. Please explore each of these areas to discover details of the research taking place in our Centre.
Vascular biology and haemostasis
Our research is identifying new targets to develop innovative treatments to improve outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease.
Wound healing
Management of wounds costs the NHS nearly £5 billion per year. We are developing innovative treatments for chronic wounds that will bring clinical and economic benefits.
Metabolism, reproduction and disease
We aim to discover how dynamic changes in metabolism in response to health, disease and lifestyle impact reproductive health and lead to the development of a range of non-communicable diseases.
Respiratory biology
Respiratory diseases are leading causes of death and disability in the world. Our aim is to understand the changes that occur in the airways in response to viruses, environmental stimuli and pharmaceuticals.
Skeletal muscle biology
Our research focuses on how nuclear hormone receptors could be targeted to enhance skeletal muscle fibre growth, maintenance and regeneration in metabolic and degenerative disorders associated with skeletal myopathies.