Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences
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Established | 2010 |
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Field of research | Cardiovascular Medicine |
Director | Prof. Rhian Touyz |
Staff | 175 (research and support staff) |
Students | 116 PGR students 175 PGT students |
Address | 126 University Place, G12 8TA |
Location | Glasgow |
Operating agency | University of Glasgow |
Website | https://www.gla.ac.uk/researchinstitutes/icams/ |
The Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences main hub is the purpose- built BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre facility at the University of Glasgow.[1] The Director of Institute is Prof Rhian Touyz, MBBCh, MSc(Med), PhD. She is the British Heart Foundation(BHF) Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine and Director of the BHF Centre of Research Excellence. The Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences (ICAMS) is a research-intensive institute of basic and clinical scientists and clinicians.
Description
There are around 175 research and support staff, as well as PhD & MD students (116 in 2017-18). Research is the primary activity of the Institute and forms the central core around which all activities take place. Our objectives we need to further support our areas of strength, but also contrate more effort and resources on the areas identified as demonstrating potential to be fields of research excellence. Staff are currently focused around 3 main themes – Cardiac, Vascular and Metabolic. Emerging themes: renal, stroke, omics. Institute staff also run and contribute to Post Graduate Taught Programmes: MSc Cardiovascular Sciences, MSc Clinical Pharmacology, MSc Clinical Trials & Stratified Medicine, MSc Sports & Exercise Science & Medicine, MSc Stratified Medicine and Pharmacological Innovation.
College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences
ICAMS is part of the College of MVLS which was formed in 2010. The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences brings together internationally renowned experts and state-of-the-art facilities to improve health and quality of life for humans and animals across the globe. The College also provides innovative teaching for our students, preparing them for a wide variety of exciting careers. Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences