College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

Prof Dame Anna Dominiczak appointed MRC Health Innovation Champion

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:58:00 BST

Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, Vice Principal and Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) has been appointed as Medical Research Council (MRC) Heath Innovation Champion.

Middle-aged men with multimorbidity at greatest risk of death

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:00:00 BST

Multimorbidity – the presence of two or more long-term health conditions – has a greater impact on risk of all causes of death in middle aged men, as opposed to older populations, according to new research.

People under 40 diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes face excess risk of heart disease

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:00:00 BST

In new research led by the University of Glasgow, the excess cardiovascular risks were more pronounced in younger women with Type 2 diabetes and excess risk significantly decreased in those who develop diabetes much later in life.

Glasgow’s UofG-led Clinical Innovation Zone wins prestigious UK ‘innovation location’ award

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s Clinical Innovation Zone (CIZ) has won a UK Science Park Association (UKSPA) Awards 2019 in the ‘location- setting the pace’ category, a recognition reflective of the economic growth benefits for Glasgow and future health innovation for the people of Scotland and beyond.

Health claims on packaging for many foods marketed to UK kids are "confusing"

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:28:00 BST

The health claims made on the product packaging for a large proportion of foods marketed to children in the UK are "confusing" and could be contributing to rising rates of childhood obesity, suggests research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

Serengeti-Mara squeeze – one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems under pressure

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Increased human activity around one of Africa’s most iconic ecosystems is “squeezing the wildlife in its core”, damaging habitation and disrupting the migration routes of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, an international study has concluded.

UofG scientist winner of prestigious Biochemical Society Award

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:05:00 GMT

UofG scientist Matthew Dalby, Professor of Cell Engineering in the College of MVLS, has been honoured with a prestigious Biochemical Society Award.

Ground breaking pancreatic cancer trial reaches patient milestone

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:50:00 GMT

A ground breaking pancreatic cancer trial, which aims to match patients with more targeted and effective treatment for their tumours, has successfully recruited its 100th patient.

Report outlines ‘transformative’ power of Precision Medicine for Scotland

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:56:00 GMT

The UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has today, at 9am, released its Science and Innovation Audit report on Precision Medicine in Scotland.

More needs to be done to raise awareness of lung cancer risk in people with COPD

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:19:00 GMT

People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) need more support when understanding and acting on new chest symptoms, a study in the journal Psycho-Oncology reports.

What makes a man? Testosterone only half the story, scientists say

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:11:00 GMT

Scientists have identified for the first time the details of an ‘alternative’ biological process required to develop male genitals in an unborn baby.

Experts call for caution on reporting long-term effects of head injuries in sports

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 23:33:00 GMT

A group of over 60 leading international neuroscientists have called for caution when reporting on the potential late effects of head injuries in sport.

EuroFIT programme for football fans scores health goals

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:20:00 GMT

Issued: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:20:00 GMT A programme which targeted the lifestyles of male football fans of 15 European football clubs has been more effective in improving physical activity than other physical activity intervention programmes, according to research published in PLOS Medicine.

UofG scientists to lead multimillion pound research project into bowel cancer treatments

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:12:00 GMT

UofG scientists are set to spearhead a multimillion pound research project that could revolutionise treatment for people with bowel cancer, the second most common cause of cancer death.

£250K grant to fund ‘game-changing’ immunotherapy research for prostate cancer

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:36:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have received a grant worth over £250,000 from health charity, Prostate Cancer UK, to explore an innovative immunotherapy treatment designed to help patients with advanced prostate cancer.

One quarter of prisoners have suffered traumatic brain injury

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:00:00 GMT

A quarter of all Scottish prisoners have been hospitalised with a traumatic brain injury at some point in their lives, according to new research.

Repeatedly missing GP appointments may indicate greater risk of death from all causes

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:44:00 GMT

Repeatedly missing general practice (GP) appointments may be a risk marker for all-cause mortality, particularly in patients with mental health conditions, new research published in the open access journal BMC Medicine suggests.

Scientists find potential new way to target norovirus family

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how a family of viruses, including the norovirus, initiate infections.

Recent report places Glasgow as UK lead in pancreatic cancer research

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 10:38:00 GMT

A recent report has revealed that half of the top dozen UK pancreatic cancer researchers are based in Glasgow, with all six being affiliated with the University of Glasgow.