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Welcome to the Centre for Stress and Age-Related Disease

The research of the Centre for Stress and Age-Related Disease (STRAND) brings together internationally recognised researchers working on multidisciplinary projects that aim to increase healthy lifespan.

Our members collaborate locally, nationally, and internationally with other academic institutions, charities, hospitals, and businesses, focusing on six main research themes: bladder and bowel, cancer, healthcare technologies, ageing/HIV, musculo-skeletal biology and systems neuroscience.

Join us for PhD study, collaboration and consultancy

 

Contact the centre by email: 

SAS-STRAND-l@central.bton.ac.uk

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Mark Yeoman, Director of the Centre for Stress and Age-Related Disease

Welcome from the Director of the research Centre for Stress and Age-Related Disease, Dr Mark Yeoman 

Average life expectancy has been steadily increasing in recent decades a fact that should be celebrated.  However, for many these additional years of life are spent with one of more chronic diseases that can negatively impact on quality of life and independence.

Our work at the Centre for Stress and Age-Related Disease focuses on a better understanding of the factors that drive the initiation and progression of a range of chronic diseases with the aim of developing early diagnostics and novel treatments to facilitate healthy ageing.

To enable this agenda, the centre encourages multidisciplinary national and international collaborations with charitable organisations, healthcare practitioners, business, and other academic institutions.

Our researchers have experience in a wide range of disciplines including ageing, cell biology, chemistry, exercise physiology, immunology, materials science, microbiology, neuroscience, and nutrition. 

External visitors will have access to state-of the art laboratories, including the Brighton integrated genomics facility, a dedicated imaging suite and cell culture facilities.

Our multi-disciplinary work has generated novel solutions to a range of health conditions, helped to change government policy, and is developing the next generation of researchers interested in increasing health span.

Dr Mark Yeoman

 

 

 

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Media fellowship puts biomedical expert behind the scenes at the BBC

Media fellowship puts biomedical expert behind the scenes at the BBC

University of Brighton's Dr Sarah Pitt will team up with the BBC Science Unit as part of a Media Fellowship from the Association of British Science Writers.

Brighton researchers at the heart of UK project to transform older age health

Brighton researchers at the heart of UK project to transform older age health

The University of Brighton is leading a new national research network focused on transforming the wellbeing of older people and boosting the economy.

Brighton's inspiring women scientists highlighted in global celebration

Brighton's inspiring women scientists highlighted in global celebration

The contributions of an array of women at University of Brighton are being celebrated as part of the International Day of Women in Science on 11 February 2022.

Major new funding for latest Brighton partnerships with UK businesses

Major new funding for latest Brighton partnerships with UK businesses

The University of Brighton has received funding from Innovate UK to create and deliver four new Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with nationwide businesses.

Brighton professor brings expertise to new government report on ageing research

Brighton professor brings expertise to new government report on ageing research

Professor Richard Faragher from Brighton’s Centre for Stress and Age-Related Disease (STRAND) has provided key input to a new report on science and ageing.

Brighton duo to develop new treatment for a major health problem of old age

Brighton duo to develop new treatment for a major health problem of old age

Professor Bhavik Patel has received a £530,503 grant for research to boost detection and treatment of the widespread problem of age-related bowel dysfunction.

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  •  Why it’s still a scientific mystery how some can live past 100 and how to crack it - Richard Faragher
  • Anti-ageing treatments: these two drug types are being investigated - Richard Faragher

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PhD student Grace Cooksley has won second prize in the 2022 Nanoartography competition

NanoArtography is an international science image competition that combines nanoscience and art.

Research study on user acceptability of home-testing kit for saliva cortisol measurement

Study name: Feedback on salivary hormone measurement system Institutions: The Sussex Health Outcomes Research and Education in Cancer group (SHORE-C) Brighton & Sussex Medical School, the University of Brighton, and Mint Diagnostics Location: SHORE-C Type of Study: Interview, questionnaire, focus.

New article published by STRAND members

  The publication GeneJournal are pleased to announce that they are publishing the paper written by Melanie Flint and Mark Yeoman of the Centre for Stress and Age-Related Disease entitled “Glucocorticoid induced loss of oestrogen receptor alpha gene methylation and restoration.

Ricoveer Shergill wins poster prize at Royal Society of Chemistry Analytical Research Forum

Professor Bhavik Patel’s  PhD student Ricoveer Shergill won a poster prize at the Royal Society of Chemistry Analytical Research Forum for his work which is focused on the development of 3D printed electrochemical sensors for pharmaceutical and biomedical application.

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