MVLS News Archive: 2017

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Image of the University main building

New Year's Honours for Glasgow Academics

Sat, 30 Dec 2017 08:01:00 GMT

Congratulations to Professor Jeremy Bagg, Head of the Dental School, and Professor Sally-Ann Cooper, Professor of Learning Disabilities, who have each been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list.

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Image of the entrance to the Graham Kerr Building

Salmon help their offspring by dying on the spawning grounds

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 08:01:00 GMT

Spawning salmon that die after migrating home actually do their offspring a favour.

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Image of Type 2 diabetes blood test

Type 2 diabetes can be put into remission, suggests ground-breaking study

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 13:15:00 GMT

A landmark trial funded by Diabetes UK suggests it is possible to put Type 2 diabetes into remission using an intensive low calorie diet-based weight management programme delivered entirely in primary care.

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Image of a histology section

First of its kind pancreatic cancer trial to begin in Scotland

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:00:00 GMT

A ground-breaking new pancreatic cancer trial, which aims to match patients with more targeted and effective treatment for their tumours, is to begin in Scotland.

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Image of the University of Glasgow quadrangle

Discovery of potent parasite protein may lead to new therapeutic options for inflammatory bowel conditions

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:34:00 GMT

A single protein from a worm parasite may one day offer new therapeutic options for treating inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis, that avoid the potentially serious side effects of current immunosuppressant medications.

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Image of the University of Glasgow tower

MVLS academics named as Highly Cited Researchers

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:19:00 GMT

Five academics from the University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) have been named as Highly Cited Researchers in 2017.

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Image of Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University, Thailand

UofG signs historic agreement with Thailand’s Mahidol University

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:02:00 GMT

The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) is proud to announce the historic signing of an agreement that signifies the commencement of a joint PhD programme with the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University, Thailand's top research-intensive University. This is the first ever International Joint PhD program supported by the College.

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Image of a mosquito

Fatty molecule in human blood controls malaria parasites’ decision to leap to mosquitoes

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Depletion of a fatty molecule in human blood propels malaria parasites to stop replicating and causing illness in people and instead to jump ship to mosquitoes to continue the transmission cycle, according to a new study by an international research team co-led by the University of Glasgow.

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Image of an ECG and stethoscope

Common irregular heart rate condition along with other chronic illness linked to higher death risk

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 23:59:00 GMT

Young or middle aged people with Atrial Fibrillation (AF), the most common heart rhythm abnormality, are at greater risk of death if they have other long term health conditions, according to a new study.

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Image of a researcher using microscope

Training evolution in pathology needed to deliver precision medicine

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT

The future delivery of precision medicine is at risk unless pathology training programmes evolve to embrace genomics, warn UK researchers.

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Image of the University of Glasgow tower

UofG co-leads ‘first of its kind’ prostate cancer study

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:01:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are set to co-lead a new precision medicine study for prostate cancer as part of a major new research programme launched today by men’s health charity, Prostate Cancer UK.

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Image of the University of Glasgow tower

UofG leads new global diabetes guidelines

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 11:00:00 BST

The American Diabetes Association has issued a statement on improving the clinical value and use of continuous glucose monitoring systems.

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Image of an aerial view of the University tower

UofG to lead Precision Medicine in Scotland audit

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 15:04:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been chosen by the UK Government to lead a Science and Innovation Audit on Precision Medicine Innovation in Scotland.

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Image of the University cloisters

Blood cancer gene could be key to preventing heart failure

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:42:00 BST

A gene commonly implicated in blood cancers could hold the key to limiting the development of heart failure in patients who have survived a heart attack, paving the way for new treatment options.

Photo of Prof Dame Anna Dominiczak
Photo of Prof Dame Anna Dominiczak

MVLS ‘four aces’ are top of the 2018 Good University Guide rankings

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:17:00 BST

The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences’ (MVLS) ‘four aces’ – Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Veterinary Medicine – have been placed in the top 1 or 2 in the UK in each of their subjects in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018.

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Image of inflammatory disease biobank

World’s largest inflammatory disease biobank will enable more precise treatment

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:21:00 BST

A consortium led by the University of Glasgow has been awarded a £1.7 million grant to create the world’s largest Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disease (IMID) Biobank.

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Image of cells

Targeted antibiotic use may help cure Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:00:00 BST

The antibiotic tigecycline, when used in combination with current treatment, may hold the key to eradicating chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) cells, according to new research. ‌

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3D illustration of molecule model

UofG recognised for Precision Medicine at Global Game Changer Awards

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:41:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has won a top award at Glasgow’s 2017 Global Game Changers Awards, held in Glasgow.

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Photo of BHF GBMRC building

UofG Professor scoops top cardiology awards

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 08:00:00 BST

Professor John McMurray, Professor of Cardiology at the University’s Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, has received two prestigious awards for services in his field.

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Photo of University of Glasgow main building

UofG scoops top prize at Inspiring City Awards

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 11:42:00 BST

The University of Glasgow and Veterinary School student and runner Laura Muir have won top awards at Glasgow’s 2017 Inspiring City Awards.

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Image of syringe and medication

New technology could predict the risk of type 2 diabetes

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have announced a new technology-based approach that could lead to a more accurate identification of people at high risk of type 2 diabetes.

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Image of the Beatson Institute for cancer research

Potential new improved way to kill cancer cells

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 16:01:00 BST

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have discovered a process to trigger the death of cancer cells that could be more effective than current methods.

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Image of Prof Dame Anna Dominiczak shaking hands with Lord Duncan

Lord Duncan visits ICE

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 23:02:00 BST

Lord Duncan, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland, paid a private visit to the University of Glasgow on Wednesday 23 August.

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Photo of University of Glasgow main building

UofG recognised for Precision Medicine at Global Game Changer Awards

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:41:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has won a top award at Glasgow’s 2017 Global Game Changers Awards, held last night in Glasgow.

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Image of theUniversity of Glasgow main building

Nearly £1m awarded to investigate fatty acid drug potential for respiratory diseases

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 11:06:00 BST

Two University of Glasgow scientists have been awarded nearly £1m from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to investigate possible new drug therapies for respiratory diseases such as asthma.

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Image of Causeway therapeutics logo

Causeway Therapeutics announces seed investment

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 09:37:00 BST

A University of Glasgow spinout which is developing a promising new treatment for tendon problems in humans and horses has received a £1m investment from Mediqventure and the Scottish Investment Bank, the investment arm of Scottish Enterprise.

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Image of a researcher in lab

Biomarker Centre of Excellence

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been named as one of Cancer Research UK’s Centre for Drug Development Biomarker Centres of Excellence.

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Image of the Sir Michael Stoker building

UofG to lead a new £5m Scottish Macromolecular Imaging Centre

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 12:00:00 BST

Scientists from the University of Glasgow have been successful in securing more than £5 million of funding to create an innovative structural biology centre in Scotland.‌‌

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Image of University of Glasgow tower

New therapeutic approach for schizophrenia highlighted by study on patient cells

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:01:00 BST

Research led by the University of Glasgow has made a breakthrough in developing a possible future treatment of schizophrenia and related psychiatric conditions.

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Image of Professor Sarah Cleaveland

New honour for member of One Health team

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 10:01:00 BST

Professor Sarah Cleaveland, Professor of Comparative Epidemiology based at the University of Glasgow’s Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine, has been awarded the prestigious Leeuwenhoek Medal from the Royal Society for her pioneering work towards the eradication of rabies throughout the world.

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Image of the University of Glasgow tower

New Funding for Global Health Research

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:21:00 BST

The Department of Health has announced that an MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit led project is one of 33 successful recipients of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Fund to establish new Global Health Research Units and Groups.

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Image of a blue tit on branch

Caterpillars key to urban blue tits' low breeding

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:46:00 BST

Many animal species suffer reduced reproductive success in urban habitats, despite wide-spread supplementation of breeding and feeding opportunities. In some years, the breeding success of city birds is devastatingly low.

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Image of University staff at the Herald Higher Education Awards

University lifts five higher education awards

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:39:00 BST

The University has taken the main prize at The Herald Higher Education Awards as well as coming top in four other categories.

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Image of Prof Tessa Holyoake

Professor Tessa Holyoake presented with Royal Medal by the Queen

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 12:00:00 BST

World-leading Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) doctor, Professor Tessa Holyoake has been awarded a Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Royal Medal by Her Majesty the Queen.

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Image of medication tablets and capsules

Has effective medical therapy made the benefit of ICDs uncertain?

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 22:00:00 BST

Medication, including beta-blockers, may be so effective in reducing the risk of sudden death in heart failure that the overall benefit of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) may be uncertain.‌

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Image of the Paul O'Gorman leukaemia research centre

Leukaemia Research Centre to receive €3m EU grant

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 10:19:00 BST

A University of Glasgow cancer research centre is to receive a €3m EU grant to begin clinical trials on Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) and other blood cancers.‌‌‌

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Image of metformin tablets

Cheap and versatile drug could also reduce heart disease in those with type 1 diabetes

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 08:00:00 BST

An inexpensive first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes may also reduce heart disease in those with type 1 diabetes, according to a new global trial led by the University of Glasgow.

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Image of the University of Glasgow tower

Sweet or savoury? New research on how the brain makes preference-based decisions

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:01:00 BST

Researchers have found a direct window into the brain systems involved in making every day decisions based on preference.

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3d rendered illustration of the human brain anatomy

Memory insight may prove beneficial for those with brain damage

Mon, 15 May 2017 16:01:00 BST

Scientists have discovered that there is more than one way to strengthen your memory, opening up the possibility of new treatment strategies for brain damage.

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Photo or soldiers with weapons

Suicide in veterans – study finds mixed picture

Fri, 12 May 2017 10:32:00 BST

People who have served in the Armed Forces do not have a greater risk of suicide overall than people who have never served in the military, but there is an increased risk in certain groups, according to a study by the University of Glasgow.

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Photo of Professor Richard Cogdell

UofG Professor recognised for his dedicated research on carotenoid biochemistry

Thu, 11 May 2017 14:11:00 BST

Professor Richard Cogdell, Hooker Chair of Botany at the Institute of Molecular Cell and Systems Biology, has been awarded a Fellowship of the International Carotenoid Society as well as their Trevor Goodwin Award.

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Photo of wine being poured from bottle

Poverty linked to increased harm from alcohol

Wed, 10 May 2017 23:31:00 BST

Drinking heavily is disproportionately harmful for the poorest in society, with a greater risk of dying or becoming ill due to alcohol consumption.

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Photo of a tick on plant

Plans for habitat and wildlife conservation need to consider the risk of Lyme disease

Tue, 09 May 2017 08:00:00 BST

Lyme disease – an infection contracted from the bite of an infected tick– is an important emerging disease in the UK, and is increasing in incidence in people in the UK and large parts of Europe and North America.

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Academy of Medical Sciences logo

Record-breaking four MVLS researchers named as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Mon, 08 May 2017 10:00:00 BST

A record-breaking number of four MVLS researchers have been named as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

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Athena SWAN Bronze Award logo

Two MVLS institutes gain a Bronze Athena SWAN Award

Mon, 08 May 2017 08:00:00 BST

The Institute of Cancer Sciences (ICS) and the Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology (IMCSB) have become the latest University of Glasgow recipients of a prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze award.

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Image of a cyclist

Cycling to work may cut your risk of premature death by 40%

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 BST

Using your bike to get to work could cut your risk of developing cancer and heart disease by almost half.‌‌

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Image of the Beatson Institute for cancer research

Amino acids in diet could be key to starving cancer

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:00:00 BST

Cutting out certain amino acids – the building blocks of proteins – from the diet of mice slows tumour growth and prolongs survival, according to new research* published in Nature.

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Image of the Beatson Institute for cancer research

CRT Pioneer Fund, Cancer Research UK and NCI Collaborate to boost research against the 'undruggable' RAS

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:56:00 BST

Cancer Research UK and the Cancer Research Technology Pioneer Fund (CPF)* have committed £2.5 million in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the US to tackle one of the toughest challenges in cancer that has thwarted researchers for more than 30 years.

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Group photo of Royal Thai visit to MVLS

University of Glasgow hosts royal Thai visit

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has strengthened its ties with Thailand, after a two day visit from Professor Dr Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol.

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Photo of Dr Carol Clugston

Dr Carol Clugston awarded a prestigious Lord Provost's Award

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 08:00:00 BST

Dr Carol Clugston, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the College of Medicine, Veterinary and Life Sciences, has been awarded a prestigious Lord Provost's Award in the category of health.

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Image of hypothyroidism form with medication

Guidelines for thyroid disorder are outdated

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:00:00 BST

Treatment guidelines for a mildly underactive thyroid gland – which affects up to one in ten older men and women – are outdated, according to new research.

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Photo of Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak

World-leading Imaging Centre of Excellence is officially opened in Glasgow

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 06:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has officially opened its new £32M Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE).

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Image of fish

Seabed conditions key to survival of juvenile cod, haddock and whiting

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:01:00 GMT

Links between seabed type and quality are closely related to the abundance and size of young commercially fished species such as cod, haddock and whiting.

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Cancer Research UK logo

UofG scientists set to lead new era in pancreatic cancer treatment

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow scientists are set to receive up to £8 million from Cancer Research UK to lead a project that could transform pancreatic cancer trials in the UK, with patients being selected based on their individual tumour.

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Photo of a cat

Research highlights potential way to combat toxoplasmosis parasite

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 09:46:00 GMT

It lives inside one third of the UK population and is a common infection in cats, however until now scientists knew little about how the toxoplasmosis parasite communicated with its host.‌

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Image of BBSRC logo

UofG forms strategic partnership with the BBSRC

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has joined a group of 12 institutions in a strategic partnership with the BBSRC.‌

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Photo of Prof Tessa Holyoake

Prof Tessa Holyoake recognised for ground-breaking research into CML

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 13:51:00 GMT

Prof Tessa Holyoake, Professor of Experimental Haematology at the University of Glasgow’s Paul O'Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre, has been awarded the prestigious Rowley Prize by the International CML Foundation (iCMLf).

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Photo of sleeping man

Sleeping habits linked to increase in obesity

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 19:00:00 GMT

Getting a bad night’s sleep could be increasing some people’s likelihood of becoming obese.‌‌

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Image of leukaemia cells

Veterans not at higher risk of leukaemia, finds study

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 11:19:00 GMT

People who have served in the Armed Forces do not have an increased risk of leukaemia or other blood cancers, according to a study by the University of Glasgow.

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Photo of keyboard highlighting e-health

Study reveals barriers and opportunities to mainstreaming of a national digital health programme

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:00:00 GMT

A new study led by the University of Glasgow reports on key barriers and facilitators to implementing a digital health programme – and provides recommendations to move the field forward.

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Photo of University of Glasgow main building

RSE Fellowships for two MVLS researchers

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:28:00 GMT

Seven University of Glasgow researchers have been announced among the newest Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).

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Histology section

Inherited genes may cause more cancer than previously thought

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:00:00 GMT

A new study into a rare type of pancreatic cancer reveals that we may inherit more than twice the number of ‘cancer genes’ than experts previously thought.

Prof Mandy Maclean
Prof Mandy Maclean

Professor Mandy MacLean named the 2017 recipient of the Reynold Spector Award in Clinical Pharmacology

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:33:00 GMT

Professor Mandy MacLean has been named the 2017 recipient of the Reynold Spector Award in Clinical Pharmacology given by the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET).