The aim of the Unit is to produce high quality research in the treatment and management of patients with asthma. Until such a time as the laboratories produce a "cure" for asthma, we believe it is work such as ours that can best benefit the patient. By educating medical staff through dissemination of our findings we can help ensure that all patients with asthma receive the best possible care.

The Unit is supported by colleagues from different University departments including the Department of Applied Computing, Department of Child Health at Ninewells, Department of Mathematics, Department of Respiratory Medicine and the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health.

The Unit carries out work on behalf of the General Practitioners Airways Group, a network of GP's from throughout Britain with a special interest in the care of patients with asthma, and is funded through grants awarded by charitable, government organisations and industrial sponsors.