Developed by Dr Garry McDowell a University Reader specialising in Clinical Biochemistry, with a strong track record of developing research. As an academic is objective is to arouse clinical and scientific curiosity in future generations of clinicians and scientists to immerse themselves in evolving educational and research experiences.Clinical interests are in diagnostic clinical biochemistry, especially endocrinology. Research interests are in acute cardiology and heart failure. Research is focused on developing and validating biomarkers for diagnostic and prognostic testing, underpinned by developing an understanding of the pathophysiology of disease