Projects per year
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Profiles
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Preclinical heart failure therapeutic peptide testing in human iPSC cardiomyocytes.
MacQuaide, N. (PI)
1/10/25 → 30/09/26
Project: Research Grant
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ORMAT: Glasgow Caledonian University and Haleon plc KTP 24_25 R2
Ramage, G. (PI) & Johnston, W. (PI)
1/12/24 → 30/11/26
Project: Knowledge Exchange
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Investigating hepatic p53-mediated neutrophil suppression in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
Humpton, T. (PI) & Crowe, J. (CoI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research Grant
Research output
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Alzheimer’s spinal pathology: neuronal, glial, and cholesterol metabolic changes in female and male 5xFAD mice
Wang, X., Harnett, W., Shu, X. & Jiang, H.-R., 17 Apr 2026, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences . 27, 8, 22 p., 3593.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Aspalathin-rich rooibos tea extract regulates hepatic lipid metabolism and gut microbiota in high-fat diet fed mice
Li, X., He, J., Ibrahim, K. S., Baran, M. R., Reilly, J., Muller, C. J. F., Louw, J., Jiang, H.-R. & Shu, X., Aug 2026, In: Nutrients. 18, 15, 21 p., 2452.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Benefits and harms of antenatal/intrapartum screening for maternal Group B Streptococcus and use of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis versus risk-based protocols or no intervention: a rapid review
Campbell, P., Broderick, C., Fenton, C., Davis, B., Xu, W., Todhunter-Brown, A., Aladangady, N., Chin, R. F., Hill, R., Kean, R., Short, C.-E., Cowie, J. & NIHR Evidence Synthesis Scotland Initiative, Aug 2026, In: Acta Paediatrica. 115, 8, p. 1598-1610 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open AccessFile10 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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GCU Points of Pride
Parkinson, B. (Recipient), Lorimer, K. (Recipient), Hamilton, D. (Recipient), Lynch, H. (Recipient), Wood, L. (Recipient), Hunter, S. (Recipient), Gilling, L. (Recipient) & Frankis, J. (Recipient), 2 Jul 2026
Prize: Other distinction
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SULSA ECR Prize (Microbe)
Johnston, W. (Recipient), 7 Jun 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Associate Fellowship (AFHEA)
Johnston, W. (Recipient), 22 May 2023
Prize: Election to learned society
Activities
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49th European Association for the Study of Diabetes Annual Meeting
Patterson, S. (Participant)
24 Sept 2013Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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A colour preference technique to evaluate the toxicity of acrylamide in zebrafish
Shu, X. (Visitor)
Sept 2016Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Invited talk
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A genetic model for age related macular degeneration
Shu, X. (Visitor)
Dec 2015Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Invited talk
Student theses
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The Effects of Non-Noxious Cutaneous Stimulation on Reflex Excitability in Neurological Intact Individuals and Patients With Spasticity Following an Upper Motor Neurone Lesion
Carruth, E. M. (Author), Wood, L. (Supervisor) & Nicol, J. (Supervisor), 2010Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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An Immunohistochemical Investigation of the Endogenous Opioid System in Healthy and Diseased Human Colon
McQuilken, S. A. (Author), Corbett, A. (Supervisor) & Bovell, D. (Supervisor), 2009Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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DNA-Based Food Authentication Techniques: Differentiation of Tetraploid and Hexaploid Wheat
Maddi, S. (Author), Craft, J. (Supervisor) & Tester, R. (Supervisor), 2010Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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