University holds 40th International Congress on Electrocardiology
Attended by approximately 220 delegates and accompanying persons, this years International Congress on Electrocardiology has been considered a informative event and a landmark achievement.
ICAMS Elaine Butler completes charity half marathon in wet and windy conditions!
Congratulations to Lab Technician Elaine Butler who successfully finished The Great North Run last weekend in the impressive time of 2 hours 33 minutes.
Augusto Montezano - International Society of Hypertension's Mr August!
ICAMS very own Augusto Montezano receives the nomination from The International Society of Hypertension as their Researcher of The Month for August.
Silencing genes may lead to new cancer treatments...
Development within certain cancer treatments takes a major step forward at ICAMS!
Spotlight - Prof Muriel Caslake, Lipoprotein (a) and valvular calcification
ICAMS researcher Professor Muriel Caslake has helped identify a variation in the gene coding for lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) which is strongly associated with aortic valve calcification.
New Entry to Industry - Clyde Biosciences
In August 2012, Professor Godfrey Smith and colleagues formed a company, Clyde Biosciences, centred round their knowledge of experimental cellular cardiology.
DEFER STEMI - A new approach to heart attack treatment
Heart attack is caused by the sudden blockage of a coronary artery due to a blood clot. This life-threatening condition, known as ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), is treated by opening the blocked artery with a catheter and then placing a stent.
Staff and students participate in the British Heart Foundation “Rock up in Red” Day!
On 1st February the staff and students of the Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences participated in the BHF “Rock up in Red” Day which raises money for Cardiovascular Research.
Research endeavors under African skies
Final year Ethiopian Phd student, Diresibachew Haile Wondimu highlights his research on the impact of the drug erythropoietin on running performance at altitude and describes the problems he encountered that could have jeopardised the success of the project.
ICAMS raises cash for Spina Bifida
The ICAMS Purchasing Office held its annual raffle once again this year with the money raised being donated to The Scottish Spina Bifida Association.