Dr. David Owen

Professor

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Biography

David Owen is a clinical pharmacologist and the Campus Director at Hammersmith Hospital. He serves as the Head of Clinical Studies at the NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility (ICRF), which facilitates clinical trials and experimental medicine studies aimed at translating laboratory discoveries into future medications. His research program focuses on utilizing both clinical and basic science studies to investigate the mitochondrial 18kDa Translocator Protein (TSPO). His prior experience includes roles as a PhD student and postdoctoral researcher concentrated on pharmacology and TSPO PET imaging targets. Currently, Owen is examining drug targets related to CNS (neurodegeneration) and non-CNS (pulmonary vascular disease) conditions, with initial funding from the MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship and the BHF Senior Clinical Fellowship. Additionally, he dedicates approximately 20% of his time to clinical medicine, attending to acute medical patients, leading pharmacology teaching at Imperial Medical School, directing the MRes in Clinical Research, and contributing to several committees regarding medication use, including chairing the North West London Integrated Formulary Committee that influences prescribing for 2.6 million individuals, as well as the Subregional IVIG committee focusing on the stewardship of this critical resource among six NHS Trusts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.