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College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

‌‌‌‌‌‌Formed in 2010, the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences brings together internationally renowned experts and state-of-the-art facilities to improve health and quality of life for humans and animals across the globe. The College also provides innovative teaching for our students, preparing them for a wide variety of exciting careers.

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Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak appointed to Scottish Science Advisory Council

University of Glasgow Vice Principal and Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences is named as one of the experts appointed to advise the Scottish Government.

University of Glasgow Vice Principal and Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences is named as one of the experts appointed to advise the Scottish Government.

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Dialysis patients at risk of progressive brain injury

Kidney dialysis can cause short-term ‘cerebral stunning’ and may be associated with progressive brain injury in those who receive the treatment for many years. For many patients with kidney failure awaiting a kidney transplant or those not suitable for a transplant, dialysis is a life-saving treatment.

Kidney dialysis can cause short-term ‘cerebral stunning’ and may be associated with progressive brain injury in those who receive the treatment for many years. For many patients with kidney failure awaiting a kidney transplant or those not suitable for a transplant, dialysis is a life-saving treatment.

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UofG and Golden Jubilee Foundation sign MOU

The University of Glasgow and the Golden Jubilee Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further strengthen their relationship in medical science.

The University of Glasgow and the Golden Jubilee Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further strengthen their relationship in medical science.

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£15m new Artificial Intelligence centre for Scotland to innovate and transform healthcare

Scotland is to have its own £15.8m artificial intelligence health research centre, which promises to enable better patient diagnosis, treatment and outcomes.

Scotland is to have its own £15.8m artificial intelligence health research centre, which promises to enable better patient diagnosis, treatment and outcomes.

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Machine learning tool can predict viral reservoirs in the animal kingdom

Many deadly and newly emerging viruses like Ebola and Zika circulate in wild animal and insect communities long before spreading to humans and causing severe disease.

Many deadly and newly emerging viruses like Ebola and Zika circulate in wild animal and insect communities long before spreading to humans and causing severe disease.

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Gut microbiota health linked to bacterial infections

The health and balance of the gut microbiota is important in the progression of a bacterial infection, according to new research.

The health and balance of the gut microbiota is important in the progression of a bacterial infection, according to new research.

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Scientific breakthrough could explain how superbugs rapidly evolve

A scientific breakthrough has revealed a new way that bacteria evolves, thought to be at least 1,000 times more efficient than any currently known mechanism. The insights will help scientists to better understand how superbugs can rapidly evolve and become increasingly antibiotic resistant.

A scientific breakthrough has revealed a new way that bacteria evolves, thought to be at least 1,000 times more efficient than any currently known mechanism. The insights will help scientists to better understand how superbugs can rapidly evolve and become increasingly antibiotic resistant.

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Drug reduces cardiovascular events in patients with Type 2 diabetes

Treatment with the drug albiglutide results in fewer cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Treatment with the drug albiglutide results in fewer cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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