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Nik Hirani qualified from Nottingham University with Wellcome GSK clinician scientist training fellowships. He is currently a senior lecturer and principal investigator at the MRC Centre for Inflammation Research in Edinburgh, and an honorary consultant at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. As Clinical Director of Respiratory Medicine in Lothian, he leads the Edinburgh Lung Fibrosis service. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms that regulate inflammation in the lungs, particularly in the context of interstitial lung diseases (ILD), such as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). His work aims to characterize these diseases by establishing detailed molecular signatures and utilizing precision medicine approaches to discover new drug targets and predict treatment responses. He has been involved in various projects, including clinical trials and studies using molecular pathways and imaging. Hirani has also contributed to the field through leadership roles in national guidelines and advisory boards related to lung diseases.
MRC Centre for Inflammation Research • Edinburgh
Conducts research and oversees the lab's projects related to lung fibrosis and inflammation.
Respiratory Medicine Lothian • Edinburgh
Leads the Edinburgh Lung Fibrosis service, focusing on clinical practices and research in ILD.
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