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Personal Statement
I am a Chancellors Research Fellow, examining the role of mitochondria in the normal function of cells of the brain (neurons, glia and cerebrovasculature), as well as the role that mitochondria play in protecting or contributing to neurodegeneration or dysfunction in disease. Current particular areas of focus include alterations in mitochondrial motility and functionality due to amyloid-β or hyperglycaemia.
Find out more about neuroscience research at Strathclyde and view our MSc Neuroscience & Mental Health programme.
Research Interests
My primary research interest is in mitochondria, with a particular focus on the involvement of these small organelles with calcium signalling processes and the changes associated with age and diseases. I use high-speed and timelapse fluorescence imaging to visualise and modulate mitochondria and calcium signals within live cells and tissue.
Teaching Interests
I teach on both the Biomedical Sciences and MPharm degree programs and am course coordinator for the in MSc Neuroscience & Mental Health, as well as module coordinator for year 3 MPharm Management of Cardiovascular Conditions. I host Masters students in the lab - MSc, MSci and MRes projects, in addition to supervising/co-supervising 2 PhD students and 2 EngD students.
Find out more about neuroscience research at Strathclyde and view our MSc Neuroscience & Mental Health programme.
Expertise & Capabilities
I am the University representative for The Physiological Society (https://www.physoc.org/) - please do contact me with any queries relating to membership, grant applications, conferences or any other aspect of support that the Society offers.
Core lab techniques and capabilities include:
- primary neuronal / glial / smooth muscle cell isolation and culture
- live-cell fluorescence imaging (Ca2+, organelle transport, ROS etc)
- image analysis & quantification
Academic / Professional qualifications
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
PhD (Dundee / Buck Institute for Age Research, CA)
BSc (Hons) (Aberdeen)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Keywords
- Mitochondria
- Calcium
- Neurodegeneration
- Vascular smooth muscle
- Fluorescence microscopy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ARUK Seminar award from Dundee University UoD Ref: 3033dc_CRT
Chalmers, S. (Principal Investigator)
16/01/25 → 31/07/25
Project: Knowledge Exchange (Conference / Seminar Hosting)
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DTP 2224 University of Strathclyde | Dunn, George
Witte, K. (Principal Investigator), Chalmers, S. (Co-investigator) & Dunn, G. (Research Co-investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/23 → 1/04/27
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Recounting the untold stories of breast cancer patient experiences: lessons learned from a patient-public involvement and engagement (PPIE) storytelling event
Cunningham, M. R., Rattray, N. J. W., McFadden, Y., Berardi, D., Daramy, K., Kelly, P. E., Galbraith, A., Lochiel, I., Mills, L., Scott, Y., Chalmers, S., Lannigan, A. & Rattray, Z., 31 Dec 2024, In: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 32, 6, p. 515-523 9 p., riae052.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A roadmap for patient-public involvement and engagement (PPIE): recounting the untold stories of breast cancer patient experiences
Cunningham, M. R., Rattray, N. J., McFadden, Y., Berardi, D., Kelly, P. E., Daramy, K., Galbraith, A., Lochiel, I., Mills, L., Scott, Y., Chalmers, S., Lannigan, A. & Rattray, Z., 19 Jun 2023, Ithaca, New York, p. 1-16, 16 p.Research output: Working paper › Working Paper/Preprint
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Activities
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Scottish Neuroscience Group Meeting 2023
Chalmers, S. (Organiser)
25 Aug 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organiser of major conference
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ARUK Scotland Network
Chalmers, S. (Participant)
31 Aug 2023 → 1 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Impacts
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Public engagement/education with p4 pupils at Kelvindale Primary School
Chalmers, S. (Participant)
Impact: Impact - for External Portal › Education, Public understanding, information and debate