Lipids, together with proteins and DNA, are the main building blocks of all living beings. Lipids are major constituents of the biological membranes that delimit cells and internal organelles, allowing subcellular compartmentalisation. They serve as platforms for cellular communication, signalling and metabolism. The diversification of membrane lipids was critical for the origin of life and for the development of biological complexity. Many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurological disorders and rare genetic diseases are associated with lipid dysfunction. In this Interest Group, we bring together scientists and clinicians from across the college to support, develop and champion work in this important area.
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- Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine
- School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences
- School of Basic & Medical Biosciences
- School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences
- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences
- Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology
- Comprehensive Cancer Centre
- Randall Centre for Cell & Molecular Biophysics
- Department of Analytical, Environmental and Forensic Sciences
- Department of Infectious Diseases
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science
- Department of Informatics
- Department of Nutritional Sciences
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Medical & Molecular Genetics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Basic & Clinical Neuroscience
- Centre for Human & Applied Physiological Sciences
- Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences
- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences