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Meet the expert: Dr Alister McNeish

Dr Alister McNeish explains more about his research in cardiovascular pharmacology in this video from a free online course on Heart Health.

Dr Alister McNeish from the University of Reading’s School of Pharmacy discusses how his mentor, Sir James Black, sparked his interest and passion in researching cardiovascular pharmacology, and how important it is to know how conditions have appeared in your family history.

You may like to find out more about Dr Alister McNeish’s research.

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