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BIOGRAPHY
Dr Rachel Adams is a Reader in Cardiovascular Biochemistry. She has 30 years’ experience in research of the role of inflammation in cardiovascular disease in both a clinical context and in basic science laboratories. Dr Adams is recognised as a leading authority on the impact of exposure to particulate pollution on health. She has been appointed to several national and international government committees to provide evidence to support policy development.
Rachel Adams has made a key contribution to the understanding of the negative impact of exposure to particulate air pollution on cardiovascular health. The main achievement has been in identify the impact of particle mediated cytoskeletal remodelling in blood cells which leads to inflammation and increases the risk of heart disease. The risks of poor indoor quality have also been identified following exposure to particles emitted during cooking and exposure in schools. Rachel Adams has a become an established authority on the health effects of exposure to particulate air pollution with extensive expertise on particle-cell interactions. A programme of work to investigate and understand the toxicology of microplastics which are of increasing environmental concern is currently undertaken.