The Medicines Monitoring Unit (MEMO) is a research unit based within the University of Dundee and Ninewells
Hospital that aims to improve the safe and effective use of medicines in patients. MEMO performs randomised
controlled clinical trials and pharmacoepidemiological research covering several different areas of medicine.
Under the leadership of Prof Tom MacDonald, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacoepidemiology, our
team of physicians, research nurses, statisticians, programmers and administrative staff liaise closely with
general practitioners and specialists to investigate important clinical questions relating to drug safety and
efficacy. Our emphasis is on high quality research leading to outcomes that guide patient management.
The Hypertension Research Centre was established in 1998. The centre is directed by Professor Tom MacDonald
with the support of clinical researchers, trial managers, research nurses, statisticians, IT and administrative staff.
The aim of the centre is to organise and carry out large-scale clinical trials in hypertensive patients in primary and secondary care.
The particular areas of interest in hypertension research are the consequences of high blood pressure on heart structure
and function, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in the control of blood pressure and the role of exercise in the
assessment of blood pressure control. We believe every patient, regardless of age or background and wherever they live, deserves
access to the best possible evidence-based care. Evidence gathered from our studies, identify and provide a clear understanding of the
mechanisms which give rise to hypertension and cardiovascular disease. This is of considerable importance if we are to target treatment
for patients more effectively and allow the development of newer treatment strategies.
HRC is affiliated with the Tayside Regional Cardiovascular Risk Clinic a European Society of Hypertension accredited Centre of Excellence.
To get a better understanding of what MEMO wants to achieve and what memo believes in, click on the videos of Professor Tom MacDonald and view one of his talks.
The presentation is split into short clips, between 1 and 2 minutes, for your convenience.