Keywords
Experimental medicine, pancreatology, clinical trials
Expertise
The Liverpool NIHR Pancreas Biomedical Research
Unit provides an internationally accessible platform for
integrated basic, translational and clinical research in
all pancreatic digestive diseases. We have strength in
all areas of pancreatology, including acute pancreatitis,
chronic pancreatitis, hereditary pancreatitis, autoimmune
pancreatitis, intraduct papillary mucinous neoplasm,
pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours, familial pancreas
cancer, pancreatic and peri-ampullary cancer.
This unit is built on the world-class pancreatic research
undertaken at the University of Liverpool and the Royal
Liverpool University Hospital alongside our leading
clinical pancreatic service. Our expertise covers all parts
of the translational cycle from molecular mechanisms,
new biomarkers and therapeutics through preclinical
research. We place particular emphasis on experimental
medicine, which we can extend to all phases of
clinical trials.
We have considerable experience in developing new
biomarkers, using novel imaging applications,
methodologies for safer drug development (small
molecules, biologics, nanomedicines), early phase trials,
the use of collaborative technology platforms (genomics,
proteomics and imaging) and industrial partnerships.
Capabilities and facilities
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Biomarker identification and development
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Clinical pancreatic service including diagnostics,
drug and device development
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Translational research for pancreatic digestive
diseases
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Experimental medicine
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Access to state-of-the-art technology platforms for
genomics, proteomics and imaging.
Relevant centres and groups
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Liverpool NIHR Pancreas Biomedical
Research Unit
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Liverpool Cancer Research UK Centre
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CR-UK Liverpool Cancer Trials Unit
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Liverpool Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Centre
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Technology Directorate
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MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science.
Health & Wellbeing
45
9.
Pancreatic diseases
APPLICATION AREAS
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Biotechnology
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Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
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Nanotechnology and advanced materials
Also see:
Health & Wellbeing –
6.5
Experimental medicine page 40
7.
Clinical trials and evidence synthesis,
page 41
8.
Cancer research page 43
Materials, Advanced Design &
Manufacturing
–
5.1
Bionanotechnology, page 106
For further information
on all our specialist
centres, facilities and
laboratories
go to page
179
