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01 Apr

First detection of Usutu virus in Scotland

Usutu virus (USUV) has been identified in blackbirds in Scotland for the first time through the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s national passive wild avian surveillance programme (APHA), in collaboration with the Mosquito Scotland research programme led by the University of Glasgow
30 Mar

Screening blood test could help identify heart failure in people with diabetes

A large proportion of people living with diabetes may have undiagnosed heart failure, according to results from a recent trial
24 Mar

COVID-19 immunity has lowered the risk of a new coronavirus pandemic

Global immunity to COVID-19 is likely to offer protection against the emergence of an as yet undiscovered new SARS-type virus, dubbed SARS-CoV-X, ultimately lowering the risk of a future coronavirus pandemic
23 Mar

UofG part of BHF-funded consortium for the next gen of cardiovascular scientists

The University of Glasgow will benefit from a share of £30 million, awarded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to seven university-led consortia to deliver the latest round of its 4 year PhD programme. The funding will support 141 students across the seven consortia to begin their 4-year PhDs between 2026 and 2029