Iain McEwan

Professor Iain McEwan is an Interim Director of the Institute of Medical Sciences and holds a Personal Chair at the University of Aberdeen. He specializes in molecular mechanisms of the androgen receptor, focusing on its role in prostate cancer and hormone-dependent diseases. His research integrates structural biology, medicinal chemistry, and translational medicine, with a particular emphasis on developing novel therapies targeting androgen receptor dysfunction.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry, University of Strathclyde (1983)
• PhD in Biochemistry, University of Glasgow (1987)

Research Interests:

• Molecular mechanisms of androgen receptor action
• Prostate cancer progression and therapy resistance
• Therapeutic targeting of intrinsically disordered protein domains
• Collaborations with biopharmaceutical companies like Elasmogen

Grants & Funding:

• Prostate Cancer Research Centre
• Medical Research Council (MRC)
• Friends of Anchor Pilot Study Award

Lab & Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams within the Institute of Medical Sciences, focusing on translational research and drug development. Collaborates internationally on projects involving mathematical modeling and medicinal chemistry.