Objective

The objective of this work is to determine the therapeutic potential, mechanisms of action, and the safety and efficacy, of gene and stem cell therapies in the setting of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. 

Principal Investigator:  Prof John Laffey

Collaborators: Prof T. O'Brien, REMEDI, University of Galway and Prof F. Barry, REMEDI, University of Galway

Ongoing Laboratory Projects at University of Galway

  • Determination of the feasibility and therapeutic potential of somatic gene transfer in Acute Lung Injury
  • Investigation of efficacy of superoxide dismutase somatic gene transfer in Acute Lung Injury
  • Investigation of efficacy of gene therapy strategies to modulate the NF-ƒÛB pathway in Acute Lung Injury

Recent Publications

(1) MacLoughin R, Higgins B, Laffey JG, O¡¦Brien T. Optimised aerosol delivery in an in vitro model of a mechanically ventilated rodent. J Aerosol Med 2009 (in press).