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Chris Peers is a Professor of Cellular Physiology and Head of the Division of Cardiovascular and Neuronal Remodelling at the University of Leeds, UK. He holds a PhD in Pharmacology (University of London, 1988) and a B.Sc. in Physiology (University of London, 1984). His research focuses on oxygen sensing, Alzheimer’s disease, and the physiological effects of gases like carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide in the brain and cardiovascular systems. He has secured over £8M in research grants, including from the British Heart Foundation and Wellcome Trust.
- Education:
- Ph.D. Pharmacology, University of London (1988)
- B.Sc. (Hons) Physiology, University of London (1984)
Research Interests:
Peers’ pioneering work spans cellular physiology, with emphasis on hypoxia-induced mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases and gas signaling in cardiovascular systems. His lab has identified novel roles for carbon monoxide in protecting against apoptosis and modulating ion channels. Collaborations with international societies highlight his leadership in arterial chemoreception research.
Awards:
- I.S.A.C. Heymans De Castro Neil Young Scientist Prize (1988)
- G.L. Brown Prize Lectureship of The Physiological Society (2001)
Grants & Activities:
He has organized global conferences for the Physiological Society and IUPHAR, and currently serves as President-elect of the International Society for Arterial Chemoreception. His funding portfolio includes £8M+ in grants, supporting investigations into viral pathogenesis (e.g., hepatitis C) and cellular oxygen sensing pathways.
Labs/Teams:
Leads the Division of Cardiovascular and Neuronal Remodelling, fostering interdisciplinary research in cellular physiology and disease mechanisms.
