Non-communicable diseases

Pioneering research on non-communicable diseases

About our research

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and arthritis, affect both humans and animals, reflecting shared health challenges across species. Research in human and veterinary medicine is uncovering new molecular targets to better understand the mechanisms underlying these conditions. 

Innovative efforts focus on prevention strategies, early diagnostics, and cutting-edge treatments, including personalized medicine and novel therapeutic agents. By bridging human and veterinary research, this interdisciplinary approach not only enhances health outcomes for all species but also advances the One Health vision of integrated solutions for complex health challenges. 

Research areas

  • Cardiovascular sciences
  • Drug discovery
  • Musculoskeletal conditions
  • Neurosciences.

Researchers

Cardiovascular sciences

Lisa Holbrook profile image

Dr Lisa Holbrook

Lecturer One Health-One Medicine (Non-Communicable Disease)

Ayman M. Ibrahim profile image

Dr Ayman Ibrahim

Lecturer of Electrophysiology and Molecular Cardiology

Rebecca Lewis profile image

Dr Rebecca Lewis

Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Charlotte McCarroll profile image

Dr Charlotte Sophia McCarroll

Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Preclinical Sciences and Education

Dr Ioannis Smyrnias

Senior Lecturer in Cardiovascular Sciences

Drug discovery

Susan K. Armstrong profile image

Dr Susan Armstrong

Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Research

Lisa Holbrook profile image

Dr Lisa Holbrook

Lecturer One Health-One Medicine (Non-Communicable Disease)

Rebecca Lewis profile image

Dr Rebecca Lewis

Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Musculoskeletal conditions

Rebecca Lewis profile image

Dr Rebecca Lewis

Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Charlotte Maile profile image

Dr Charlotte Maile

Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Giovanna Nalesso profile image

Dr Giovanna Nalesso

Associate professor in Musculoskeletal Biology, Associate Head of School for Research and Innovation, School of Veterinary Medicine

Neurosciences

Ngan Pan Bennett Au profile image

Dr Bennett Au

Lecturer in Cellular Metabolism

Clare Rusbridge profile image

Professor Clare Rusbridge MBE

Professor in Veterinary Neurology