William OllierUniversity of Manchester, United Kingdom Email: Bill.Ollier@manchester.ac.uk
Bill Ollier is Professor of Immunogenetics at Manchester University, Director of the Centre for Integrated Genomic Medical Research and head of Genomic Epidemiology in the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences. He also currently holds the positions of Honorary Consultant Clinical Scientist with Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Trust, and Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Liverpool. The Centre for Integrated Genomic Medical Research (CIGMR) has a long-term interest in identifying and characterising the genetic and gene-environment factors in autoimmune diseases. Ongoing and established programmes include the analysis of canine diabetes, thyroiditis and autoimmune haemolytic anaemia. In humans the centre has established programmes in autoimmune myositis, myasthenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythromatosus. Over the last 10 years Professor Ollier’s research interests have focused largely on investigating the genetic basis of common complex disorders. These have centered primarily on rheumatic diseases, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, neurocognitive disorders, and complex traits in companion animals. More recently he has developed an interest in pharmacogenetics and research into variability in efficacy and the development of adverse reactions to anti-inflammatory agents and new biological therapies. rofessor Ollier has over 35 full time research scientists in his Unit which houses both the MRC UK DNA archive and the ARC National Repository for rheumatic disease material. CIGMR offers a comprehensive facility for the analysis of complex diseases by combining epidemiological, statistical and genetic approaches with contemporary genomic screens. CIGMR is a key member of the Consortium for Post-genomic Science. Relevant group members :
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