Prof Brian R Walker
Advisory
Life Science
Actinogen
Australia
Biography
Professor Walker’s prolific research over 20 years has concerned the role of glucocorticoids in metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. He published the original description of 11β-HSD1’s role in amplifying glucocorticoid action, identifying this enzyme as a prime therapeutic target. He has extensive experience collaborating with and advising for pharmaceutical research and development. Professor Walker is a Clinical Professor of Endocrinology, Dean of Research for College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and Head of British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science at the University of Edinburgh.
Research Interest
Cardilogy
