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Philippa Saunders is a Professor of Reproductive Steroids at the University of Edinburgh, affiliated with the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and Centre for Reproductive Health. With a career spanning over three decades, her work focuses on sex steroid biology and endometriosis, bridging basic and clinical translational research.
- Research Leadership: Directed the MRC Centre for Reproductive Health (2011-2012) and the MRC Human Reproductive Sciences Unit (1989-2011).
- Key Roles: Held leadership positions including Registrar of the Academy of Medical Sciences (2016-2021) and Director of Postgraduate Research at the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (2012-2018).
- Research Focus: Explores endometriosis etiology, inflammatory mechanisms, and therapeutic innovations. Her work on DHEA and dichloroacetate (DCA) has spurred clinical trials for endometriosis-related pain.
- Grants: Secured major funding from MRC, UKRI, and IMI, including the £4.1m APDP ADVANTAGE Consortium and the IMI-Pain Care EU-funded project.
- Collaborations: Partners with institutions across Europe, including the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, and collaborates with clinical teams on endometriosis models and pain management.
- Public Engagement: Active in disseminating research through events like the Edinburgh Science Festival and Royal Society of Edinburgh's Curious Programme.
Scientific Recognition: Elected as Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (2011), Academy of Medical Sciences (2012), Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2015), and Royal Society of Edinburgh (2019). Awarded the Society for Endocrinology Medal (2019) and TTam Dayell Prize (2022).
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