About
Professor Anwar Baydoun is a distinguished academic at De Montfort University, serving as Professor of Pharmacology and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. He is based in the Leicester School of Pharmacy and is a recognized expert in cardiovascular pharmacology and cell signalling.
His research expertise includes:
- Nitric oxide and cationic amino acid transporters
- Stem cell differentiation into cardiomyocytes
- Vascular calcification in kidney and cardiovascular diseases
- Development of in vitro models for drug screening
His work bridges basic science and clinical applications, aiming to identify novel drug targets. He actively collaborates with clinicians and pharmaceutical industries.
Professor Baydoun has served on international committees including the Pan-Asian International Conference on Science and Technology (2015) and the International Heart Forum (2005–2010). He was a member of the Editorial Board of the British Pharmacological Society (2002–2006) and serves on peer review panels for multiple international journals.
- Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society
He supervises research within the Leicester Institute of Pharmaceutical Innovation for Integrated Care (LIPIIC) and teaches advanced topics such as Receptor Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Physiology and Pharmacology, and Cell Molecular and Vascular Biology. His leadership in research innovation underscores his significant contributions to the academic and scientific community.
