Dr. Clare Pridans

Associate Professor

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Biography

Clare Pridans is a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Inflammation Research at the University of Edinburgh, where she focuses on the role of CSF1R signaling in macrophage development. Her research interests include macrophages’ contributions to innate and acquired immunity, tissue development, homeostasis, and their roles in the pathogenesis of various diseases such as inflammatory and neurodegenerative conditions. Clare has developed a mouse model to explore the implications of CSF1R mutations in neurodegeneration and was involved in optimizing CSF1R inhibitors for potential therapeutic uses. Prior to her current position, she completed her PhD in 2006 at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne, Australia and has worked under notable professors such as Stephen Nutt, Brian Huntly, and David Hume. Her research has garnered funding from various initiatives, including the Norwegian Research Council and Simon's Initiative.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Investigator

2018-02-01 — Present

Centre Inflammation Research, University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland

Leading research projects focused on CSF1R signaling and its implications in health and disease.

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
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Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing