Journal of Glycomics & Lipidomics
Open Access

RM Lauder

Biography

Research in the Lauder Lab falls under two themes, both of which seek to understand the molecular processes underpinning disease; Structure and Function of Glycosaminoglycans, and, Bacterial Toxins and Sudden Death. We are elucidating the structure and function of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and the proteoglycans (PGs) to which they are attached because normal age- and abnormal pathology-related changes may represent early markers of damage and disease, especially in osteoarthritis. We are examining the mechanisms of bacterial toxin production because these toxins may be responsible for previously unexplained deaths, and, production of the toxins can be massively influenced by a range of environmental and systemic factors.

Research Interest

My research is focused on the elucidation of the structure and function of connective tissue macromolecules in health and disease. I have a special interest in the study of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and the proteoglycans (PGs) to which they are attached.