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 purposed 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. ICAMS is home to a British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence that focuses on vascular science and biomedicine. Research is the prime activity of the Institute and forms the central core around which all our other activities, including teaching, training, clinical care and public outreach take place. ICAMS has on average 80 principal investigators annually focusing on research in three primary areas: Cardiac, Vascular and Metabolic pathophysiology. Research is conducted in an integrated and translational manner addressing diseases such as heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes, stroke and renovascular disease.
Mission
To enhance human health by exploring causes and mechanisms of cardiovascular disease and advancing and implementing discoveries leading to improved prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Our structure provides an environment of excellence in research, training and learning.
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
