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Dr. Mark Nixon is a BHF Intermediate Research Fellow at the Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on the role of glucocorticoid metabolism in adipose tissue and its impact on cardiovascular disease risk, obesity, and diabetes. He leads the Mark Nixon Research Group, which utilizes pre-clinical murine models and translational studies to explore therapeutic targets in glucocorticoid biology.
- Undergraduate: University of Edinburgh Immunology
- PhD: Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, under Prof Ruth Andrew
His work examines the corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) locus, SIK1 regulation of glucose homeostasis, and ABCC1 transporter mechanisms in adipose tissue. Collaborations include international experts from institutions like the University of British Columbia, Leiden University, and Erasmus MC.
- BHF Project Grant (2023-2025)
- University of Edinburgh/University of Copenhagen Seed Funding (2023-2024)
- BHF Basic Science Intermediate Research Fellow (2018-2023)
As a PhD supervisor, he mentors students Lisa Ivatt and Clare MacLeod (BHF PhD Studentships) and previously supervised Luke Boyle. He contributes to undergraduate teaching in Endocrine Physiology and Pharmacology and serves on the Pharmacology Honors Board of Examiners.
