University of Liverpool: Research Projects and Publications

The Department of Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Liverpool is one of the world's leading research centres in the field of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics. Led by the NHS Chair of Pharmacogenetics, Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed, the team in Liverpool have been responsible for a significant body of research.

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Studying the genetic basis for the difference between individuals in response to drugs.

The Department of Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology has a large programme of research in pharmacogenetics/pharmacogenomics. The ultimate aim of this research is to translate laboratory findings into the clinic for the benefit of patients, the public and the healthcare system.

Investment - The University has been selected by the Department of Health to receive a £3 million NHS Chair in Pharmacogenetics – the first and only such position in the country.

The University has funded cutting-edge equipment such as a state-of-the-art DNA archiving system. The archive will hold up to 300,000 DNA samples of patients and will sort and select samples via an automated robotic system, enabling high-throughput.

The Wolfson Foundation has provided £2 million towards a £10 million project to establish the Wolfson Centre for Personalised Medicine.

You can access their body of work here: