Project
Metabolic Health
Unit(s) of assessment: Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy
Research theme: Health and Wellbeing
School: School of Science and Technology
Overview
Research within the Metabolic Health theme encompasses analysis of the molecular basis of genetic and cellular events that impact metabolic processes.
Our research is increasing our understanding of fundamental processes and identifying biomarkers and therapeutic interventions to target metabolic diseases including diabetes, obesity and cancer.
Our researchers have proven expertise and track record of success in the study of diet and lifestyle factors affecting metabolic health and pathology during early development, in specific disease states and in ageing.
The Metabolic Health group works at the interface of basic biological research, human translational research and bioengineering to increase understanding and provide new tools to combat diseases and improve health.
Our research and PhD opportunities
Opportunities often arise for postgraduate research towards a PhD within our research team. If you are interested in carrying out a PhD please visit our Research Degrees webpage.
Researchers
Gareth Lavery
Professor and Head of Department
School of Science & Technology
Nik Morton
Professor
School of Science & Technology
Rebecca Dumbell
Senior Lecturer
School of Science & Technology
Craig L. Doig
Associate Professor
School of Science & Technology
Philip McTernan
Associate Dean for Research
School of Science & Technology
Mark D. Turner
Associate Professor
School of Science & Technology
Carl Nelson
Principal Lecturer
School of Science & Technology
Mohammed I Ahmed
Senior Lecturer
School of Science & Technology
Adaikala Antonysunil
Senior Lecturer
School of Science & Technology
Zoi Michailidou
Associate Professor
School of Science & Technology
Jehan El-Jawhari
Senior Lecturer
Department of Biosciences, School of Science and Technology
Funding
Current awarded external research funding include:
- BBSRC
- The Physiological Society
- The Society for Endocrinology
- Bioscientifica
- The Biochemical Society
- MRC
- Wellcome Trust
- Diabetes UK
- Diabetes Wellness and Research Foundation
- Royal Society
Publications
You can search our publications on NTU's iRep database.