About
Professor Barry Laird, affiliated with the University of Edinburgh's Institute of Genetics and Cancer, leads translational research in palliative medicine. His work focuses on the systemic inflammatory response in cancer patients and its role in symptoms like cachexia, fatigue, and pain. Clinically, he serves as a consultant in Palliative Medicine at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre and St Columba’s Hospice.
- Research Themes: Cancer symptomatology, inflammation-host interactions, nutritional support
- Collaborations: Prof Marie Fallon (Edinburgh), Prof Donald McMillan (Glasgow), Prof Anthony Chalmers (Glasgow), Dr Tora Solheim (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
- Funding Sources: Marie Curie, Chief Scientists Office, Rising Tide Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer UK
His evidence-based program spans basic science to clinical trials, aiming to improve prognostication and therapeutic efficacy in advanced cancer care. Current projects include anti-IL1 therapies (MICA trial), digital health solutions for nutrition, and palliative rehabilitation studies.
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