Lipid mediators, including prostaglandins and leukotrienes, are well-documented players in the field of asthma research. They have been shown to affect airway smooth muscle directly and to have a regulating effect on inflammatory cells. Besides these arachidonic acid mediators, mediators derived from linoleic acid may be equally important in the regulation of lung function. Teaching The department is involved in the educational program of the faculty and in the educational program for medical and medical biology students. In addition, basic and advanced courses in immunopharmacology are given for fourth year pharmacy students and PhD students, respectively.
Students can participate in the resarch projects detailed above.
The department cooperates with a large number of research groups, both within the Netherlands and abroad. Staff Members prof. F. de Clerck dr. D. van Heuven-Nolsen dr. P.A.J. Henricks dr.