Edinburgh Pharmacology Symposium 2017
The 2nd Edinburgh Pharmacology Symposium and networking event will be held on the 5th May 2017 in the Hugh Robson Lecture Theatre.
Programme
8.50-9.00am - Opening Address
9.00-9.40am - Plenary Lecture:
The Pharmacology of AMPK: Evolution and Natural Selection
Professor D. Grahame Hardie FRS, FRSE, FMedSci,
School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, UK.
9.50-11.15am
Session 1: Target Identification in Neuro-developmental and Neuro-degenerative Diseases
Chair: Professor David Wyllie
Functional assessment of gene correction of C9ORF72 repeat expansion
Dr Matthew Livesey, Centre for Integrative Physiology, University of Edinburgh
NMDA receptors, de novo mutations and neurodevelopmental disorders
Dr Katie Marwick, Centre for Integrative Physiology, University of Edinburgh
Potential therapeutic approaches in the treatment of Rett Syndrome
Dr Stuart Cobb, Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, University of Glasgow
11.15-11.45 - COFFEE
11.45-13.00
Session 2 - From Molecule to Man: A Healthy Heart And All That
Chair: Dr Gillian Gray
miRNA based therapy in vascular biology: what works and what doesn't
Dr Andrea Caporali, Chancellors Fellow,
BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science, QMRI, Edinburgh Medical School.
The eye as a window to the kidney
Dr Neeraj Dhaun,
Intermediate Clinical Fellow, BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science, QMRI, Edinburgh Medical School.
Title TBC
Dr Isla Mackenzie,
Medicines Monitoring Unit (MEMO) and Hypertension Research Centre (HRC), University of Dundee and Ninewells Hospital.
13.00-14.30 - LUNCH
14.30-15.45
Session 3 - Academic Drug Discovery: breaking down barriers
Chair: Dr Scott Webster
Innovating in Cancer Therapy and Drug Discovery
Dr Asier Uncit-Broceta,
The Innovative Therapeutics Lab, Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre, University of Edinburgh
Drug discovery for neglected diseases
Dr Ian Gilbert FRSC,
Head of the Division of Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery, School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee.
Kynurenine Monooxygenase inhibitors for the prevention of multiple organ failure in Severe Acute Pancreatitis - An Industrial- Academic partnership
Dr Jon Hutchinson,
GSK, Stevenage, UK.
15.45-16.15 - COFFEE
16.15-17.30
Session 4 - A Case of Toxicity and Antidotes
Chair: Professor Michael Eddleston
Hypertension management in the era of precision medicine
Professor Sandosh Padmanabhan
Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow
Drug-induced liver injury as a model for precision medicine
Dr James Dear
Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Edinburgh
Testing antidotes for poisoning in large animal models
Professor Michael Eddleston,
Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Edinburgh
5.30-7.00pm
Networking and Wine Reception
Registration
Please note that there is a nominal £10 registration fee for external registrants
Registration for this event is essential for all participants,so book your place for the symposium here:
Book a place for Edinburgh Pharmacology 2017
Further information
This event aims to provide a networking forum for research workers and clinicians with an interest in therapeutic developments and applications, by describing current projects and activities in the Edinburgh area.
It is supported by the British Pharmacological society ambassador scheme and Edinburgh University.
Contact
Prof Mark Evans: Mark.evans@ed.ac.uk
Prof Michael Eddleston: M.eddleston@ed.ac.uk
Dr Anne Leaver: Helen.leaver@nhs.net