Dr Jenny Macaskill's Qualifications (3)

Biomedical Science with Anatomy
Bachelor's Degree

Status	Complete
Years	2005 - 2009
Project Title	Targeting cell signalling molecules to promote axonal regeneration.
Awarding Institution	University of Aberdeen

Forensic Science
Master of Science [MSc]

Status	Complete
Years	2009 - 2010
Project Title	Analysis of thermally altered bone: standardisation of existing methods.
Awarding Institution	University of Strathclyde

PhD in Biomedical Science
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Status	Complete
Years	2011 - 2015
Project Title	The Involvement of the cAMP Pathway in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Migration
Project Description	Following stenting, vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) migrate from the vascular media to the developing neointima causing restenosis. Preventing VSMC migration is therefore a therapeutic target for restenosis. Drugs, such as prostacyclin analogues, that increase the intracellular concentration of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) can inhibit VSMC migration, but the mechanisms via which this occurs are unknown. Two main downstream mediators of cAMP are protein kinase A (PKA) and exchange protein directly activated by cAMP (Epac). This study has examined the effects of the prostacyclin analogue beraprost on VSMC migration and investigated the intracellular pathways involved.
Awarding Institution	University of Aberdeen