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
Dr Lisa Holbrook
Lecturer One Health-One Medicine (Non-Communicable Disease)
Dr Ayman Ibrahim
Lecturer of Electrophysiology and Molecular Cardiology
Dr Rebecca Lewis
Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Dr Charlotte Sophia McCarroll
Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Preclinical Sciences and Education
Dr Ioannis Smyrnias
Senior Lecturer in Cardiovascular Sciences
Drug discovery
Dr Susan Armstrong
Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Research
Dr Lisa Holbrook
Lecturer One Health-One Medicine (Non-Communicable Disease)
Dr Rebecca Lewis
Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Musculoskeletal conditions
Dr Rebecca Lewis
Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Dr Charlotte Maile
Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Dr Giovanna Nalesso
Associate professor in Musculoskeletal Biology, Associate Head of School for Research and Innovation, School of Veterinary Medicine
Neurosciences
Dr Bennett Au
Lecturer in Cellular Metabolism
Professor Clare Rusbridge MBE
Professor in Veterinary Neurology