A case study submitted to the Research Excellence Framework 2014 demonstrating the impact of the University's research.
The proliferation of drug targets in recent years created the need for a new research resource. Kent researcher Professor Alistair Mathie, of Medway School of Pharmacy, was one of three contributors who produced the authoritative but user-friendly Guide to Receptors and Channels (GRAC).
In writing the guide, opinions were sought from consultants and experts across the field in order to provide an authoritative consensus. There was also an emphasis on ease of use, so a newcomer to a particular target group could identify the main elements at a glance.
As an academic resource, GRAC receives numerous citations and influences the education of students around the world. It is also having a substantial impact on research in industry. In recognition of its importance, Professor Mathie and his colleagues were awarded the Rang Prize from the British Pharmacological Society.
The Research Excellence Framework 2014 showed that Kent ranks 17th in the UK for research intensity, has world-leading research in all subjects and that 97% of our research is deemed to be of international quality.
Contributing to the University’s REF success were the number of our world class publications, the number of research active staff and the demonstrable impact our research has made to the sciences and to economic, social and cultural understanding.