Molecular mechanisms of long-term conditions

Our research in the theme of long-term conditions spans a number of areas and also has links to public health. Research in life sciences is integrated with other projects and across the school and aims to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying a number of key long-term conditions. In addition, novel therapies for associated conditions are also being investigated.

We also have a significant number of PhD students. Please refer to the Graduate School if you would like to submit an application.

Further information on the research and staff can be found via the links below.

Contact information

Research Group Lead

Dr David Welsh

Email: David.Welsh@gcu.ac.uk

Postgraduate Research Tutor

Dr Patricia Martin

Email: Patricia.Martin@gcu.ac.uk

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Our research

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ReaCH

The core of our activity is to focus on enhancing the lives of people with long-term health conditions as well as developing and evaluating public health and lifestyle interventions.

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