Dr. David Dockrell

Professor

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Biography

David Dockrell is a clinician scientist who graduated from Trinity College Dublin and received further training at the Mayo Clinic, Minnesota. He is a Wellcome Trust Senior Clinical Fellow and has moved to Edinburgh where he serves as the Director of the Centre of Inflammation Research in the Institute of Regeneration and Repair. He also holds the position of co-director at Edinburgh Infectious Diseases since 2023. His research focuses on the role of macrophages in host-pathogen interactions, particularly concerning Gram-positive bacteria and their implications in diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and HIV. Dockrell has conducted extensive studies on the innate immune functions of macrophages, with a perspective on optimizing these responses to limit reliance on antimicrobial therapy. His contributions to public engagement include significant roles in organizations such as the British HIV Association and the British Lung Foundation.

Research Interests

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
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing