Introduction from Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, Vice Principal and Head of College of MVLS

Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak with University Tower in background

Welcome to the summer 2017 edition of the MVLS College newsletter. Summer has arrived in Glasgow, and with it colleagues across the College are busy attending ‌conferences, collaborating with international colleagues, preparing for the new term, and perhaps even taking a well-deserved break. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your hard work throughout this past academic year.

This edition celebrates further successes and accolades for MVLS staff, Schools and Institutes during the last few months. This is welcome affirmation of our colleagues' exceptional commitment, diligence and innovation and of the College’s reputation as a world leader in teaching and research.

I am very proud of the College’s success in the Herald Higher Education Awards, with MVLS winning four prestigious prizes. Congratulations to all colleagues involved with these exciting projects.

I was delighted Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, was awarded a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to economics and higher education. This richly-deserved honour recognises the significant contribution Professor Muscatelli has made in both of these areas.

Well done to the following colleagues across the College who also received a Birthday Honour: a CBE to Emeritus Professor Graham Watt, an OBE to Professor Brenda Gibson, and an OBE to Professor Phil Cotton.

Congratulations to the many other colleagues who have received awards recently. Professor Tessa Holyoake was awarded the RSE Royal Medal by the Queen. Professor Iain McInnes received the Lady Margaret MacLellan Award from Tenovus Scotland. Professor Richard Cogdell was awarded Fellowship of the International Carotenoid Society as well as its Trevor Goodwin Award. A team from the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine (led by Professor Sarah Cleaveland) received the BBSRC Innovator of the Year Award in the International Impact category, with two individual awards for Professor Cleaveland: the Zoological Society of London’s Frink Medal and the Leeuwenhoek Medal from the Royal Society.

Thank you to all colleagues for your continued efforts in furthering our reputation for teaching and research excellence.

Best wishes,


Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak signature‌‌

Introduction from Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, Vice Principal and Head of College of MVLS

 

Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak with University Tower in background

Welcome to the summer 2017 edition of the MVLS College newsletter. Summer has arrived in Glasgow, and with it colleagues acros‌s the College ‌a‌re busy attending ‌conferences, collaborating with international colleagues, preparing for the new term, and perhaps even taking a well-deserved break. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your hard work throughout this past academic year.

This edition celebrates further successes and accolades for MVLS staff, Schools and Institutes during the last few months. This is welcome affirmation of our colleagues' exceptional commitment, diligence and innovation and of the College’s reputation as a world leader in teaching and research.

I am very proud of the College’s success in the Herald Higher Education Awards, with MVLS winning four prestigious prizes. Congratulations to all colleagues involved with these exciting projects.

I was delighted Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, was awarded a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to economics and higher education. This richly-deserved honour recognises the significant contribution Professor Muscatelli has made in both of these areas.

Well done to the following colleagues across the College who also received a Birthday Honour: a CBE to Emeritus Professor Graham Watt, an OBE to Professor Brenda Gibson,  and an OBE to Professor Phil Cotton. 

Congratulations to the many other colleagues who have received awards recently. Professor Tessa Holyoake was awarded the RSE Royal Medal by the Queen. Professor Iain McInnes received the Lady Margaret MacLellan Award from Tenovus Scotland. Professor Richard Cogdell was awarded Fellowship of the International Carotenoid Society as well as its Trevor Goodwin Award. A team from the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine (led by Professor Sarah Cleaveland) received the BBSRC Innovator of the Year Award in the International Impact category, with two individual awards for Professor Cleaveland: the Zoological Society of London’s Frink Medal and the Leeuwenhoek Medal from the Royal Society.

Thank you to all colleagues for your continued efforts in furthering our reputation for teaching and research excellence. 

Best wishes

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College News

MVLS wins four Herald Higher Education Awards

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:03:00 BST

The College of MVLS won four awards in the prestigious Herald Higher Education Awards 2017.

Queen's Birthday Honours for University of Glasgow

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:09:00 BST

Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, was awarded a knighthood.

MVLS shortlisted for Inspiring City Awards

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:39:00 BST

The College has been shortlisted for the Industry and Business Award in the prestigious Inspiring City Awards.

MVLS shortlisted for Global Game Changers Awards

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:49:00 BST

The College has also been shortlisted for the Collaboration for Change Award in the Global Game Changers Awards.

New tenant for Clinical Innovation Zone

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:15:00 BST

Causeway Therapeutics has signed up to be a new tenant in the Clinical Innovation Zone at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Teaching Excellence Awards

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:10:00 BST

Many congratulations to the individuals and teams who were awarded a College Teaching Excellence Award this year.

AMS 'sharing' event offers early career research advice

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:10:00 BST

Early career researchers were able to explore career pathways and hear key tips at the recent Academy of Medical Sciences event in Glasgow.‌

Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP Visit

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:11:00 BST

Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak and Professor Matthew Walters welcomed Scotland’s Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science, Shirley-Anne Somerville to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus.

Dog's leg saved from amputation by new technology

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:19:00 BST

Scientists and veterinarians from the School of Veterinary Medicine have successfully saved the leg of a two-year-old dog named Eva from amputation.‌

Office for Rare Conditions established in Glasgow

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:12:00 BST

It is estimated that 10,000 children with rare conditions attend the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow each year.

Head of College Scholars List Scheme

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:13:00 BST

This was another successful year for the Head of College Scholars List Scheme.

Our People

Professor Tessa Holyoake presented with Royal Medal by the Queen

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:37:00 BST

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

Professor Owen Sansom appointed Director of the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute, Glasgow

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 10:59:00 BST

Congratulations to Professor Owen Sansom who has been appointed the new Director of the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute.

Professor Iain McInnes wins Tenovus Lady Margaret MacLellan Award

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:50:00 BST

Professor Iain McInnes recently received the Lady Margaret MacLellan Award 2017 from Tenovus Scotland.

Fellowship of the International Carotenoid Society and Trevor Goodwin Award

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:51:00 BST

Professor Richard Cogdell has been awarded a Fellowship of the International Carotenoid Society as well as its Trevor Goodwin Award.

Double win for Professor Sarah Cleaveland

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:52:00 BST

Professor Sarah Cleaveland was awarded the Zoological Society of London’s Frink Medal and the prestigious Leeuwenhoek Medal from the Royal Society.

Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:55:00 BST

Dr Al Dowie of the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

President's Medallist

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:53:00 BST

Dr Shaun Killen was awarded the Society for Experimental Biology’s President’s Medal in the Animal Section.

Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of General Practitioners

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:10:00 BST

Professor Kate O’Donnell has recently been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Major Advances in French Biology Prize 2017

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:54:00 BST

Dr Zaigham Shahzad was honoured by the French Academy of Science with the Major Advances in French Biology Prize 2017.

NES Medical Directorate Award 2017

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:56:00 BST

Dr David Wilkie has been successful in winning an NHS Education for Scotland Medical Directorate Award 2017, in the category of outstanding role model.

International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:53:00 BST

Professor Andrew Davison has been elected to serve a second three-year term as President of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses.

School News

Dental School creates World's Biggest Smile

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:02:00 BST

The Dental School has officially created the World’s Biggest Smile - recently verified as a Guinness World Record!

Disease Detective Workshops

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:20:00 BST

In June, a team of staff and students from the School of Life Sciences and the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation welcomed S5 and S6 pupils as part of the Glasgow Science Festival.

Learning about MOOCs in Adelaide

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:23:00 BST

Dr Leah Marks recently undertook an Erasmus Visiting Scholar trip to the University Of Adelaide where she investigated their approach to MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses).

Tail shortening reintroduced for working dogs in Scotland

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:24:00 BST

Dr Tim Parkin recently gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament on the issue of tail shortening in working dogs.

MSci work placement success

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:25:00 BST

The School of Life Sciences is delighted to report great success for their undergraduate MSci students in gaining work placements for the coming 2017/18 academic year

Success for Widening Participation

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:26:00 BST

The success of the pioneering and innovative work being conducted within the University of Glasgow was highlighted recently in a major article in The Herald.

Singapore Nursing students visit Glasgow

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:27:00 BST

Following on from the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing's successful launch of their joint degree (BSc Hons Nursing) with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), 54 students visit Glasgow.

Human Biology workshops for school pupils

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:28:00 BST

Dr David Bhella, Dr Sharon Macnab and Professor Kevin O'Dell and several of their colleagues will host the ‘Applications of DNA: Human Biology Workshops’.

Smartphone & tablet apps for Clinical Genomics

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:30:00 BST

The Clinical Genomics educational apps created by Professor Edward Tobias (and his son, Adam), were recently shortlisted for the Herald Higher Education Awards 2017.

iGEM team to tackle food poisoning

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:31:00 BST

iGEM is a competition that encourages students from different disciplines to work together to solve real-world challenges by building genetically-engineered biological systems with standard, interchangeable parts.

Nurturing future Molecular Pathology World Changers

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:33:00 BST

The training strand of MRC/EPSRC Glasgow Molecular Pathology Node hosted a series of events involving the future “molecular” pathologists and clinical scientists.

Student partnerships focus on embedding digital skills into the MVLS curriculum

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:35:00 BST

Undergraduate students from across the College of MVLS have engaged in a digital skills enhancement project.

Professor Johnston visits Singapore

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:34:00 BST

Professor Bridget Johnston, Florence Nightingale Chair in Clinical Nursing Practice Research, visited healthcare practitioners and students in Singapore.

Institute News

MVLS team wins BBSRC Innovator of the Year Award

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:45:00 BST

Professor Sarah Cleaveland's team won the BBSRC Innovator of the Year Award in the category for International Impact.

New funding from BBSRC and MRC

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:01:00 BST

Professors Graeme Milligan and Andrew Tobin of the Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology have received two new grants from BBSRC and MRC to follow up their ongoing studies on the free fatty acid receptor FFA4.

Wellcome Trust Investigator Award

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:03:00 BST

Professor Massimo Palmarini, Director of the Centre for Virus Research has been awarded a Wellcome Trust Investigator Award.

New multi-million funding commitment to boost structural biology revolution

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:59:00 BST

Dr David Bhella of the Centre for Virus Research led a successful bid to secure more than £5m funding to create an innovative structural biology centre in Scotland.

Global Health Research funding success

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:02:00 BST

The Department of Health announced that an MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit-led project is one of 33 successful recipients of the NIHR Global Health Research Fund.

Results from Professor John Petrie's REMOVAL trial announced in San Diego

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:04:00 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 Professor John Petrie from the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences.

Glasgow leads on initiative uniting scientists in the Middle East

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:05:00 BST

Dr Lilach Sheiner of the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, an Israeli national, and her Palestinian colleague, Dr Omar Harb (University of Pennsylvania), are long-term collaborators.

Alan Shearer documentary on links between dementia and football

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:06:00 BST

Former England football captain, Alan Shearer, visited the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to film his BBC One documentary on research linking football and dementia.

Institute of Health and Wellbeing at The Glasgow Academy Health Week

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:07:00 BST

Researchers from the Institute of Health and Wellbeing hosted a public engagement morning with P3 and P4 pupils at The Glasgow Academy as part of the pupils’ Health Week.

New research on how the brain makes decisions

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:08:00 BST

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

Smoking in prisons study leads to change in government policy

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:09:00 BST

A paper highlighting the levels of second-hand smoke (SHS) in Scottish prisons was published in July, leading to change in government policy

Commonwealth Scholarship for Beit Glasgow Masters student

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:10:00 BST

The Beit Glasgow Scholarship is a funding collaboration set in motion by Prof Paul Garside in 2016 to train two MSc students each year from either Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe for the next five years.

Surprising results from new global health trial

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:11:00 BST

Professor Peter Langhorne of the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences was part of an international team that has published one of the largest stroke rehabilitation trials ever undertaken.

cuttingEEG 2017

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:14:00 BST

A team of researchers and guests from the Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology were hosted at a Civic Reception in June in the Glasgow City Chambers to mark the start of the third annual cuttingEEG Symposium.

NERDs help shape the future for early career researchers

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:15:00 BST

The Network for Early career Researcher Development (NERD) is a collaboration between the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences and the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation.

Dr Julia Edgar completes 10in10 Challenge

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:16:00 BST

Well done to Dr Julia Edgar, of the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, who recently completed the 10in10 Challenge event in the Lake District, hiking over ten peaks in ten hours in aid of MS research.

The Medical Research Council Festival of Medical Research 2017

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:17:00 BST

Researchers from the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit went on the road for this year’s MRC Festival of Medical Research, which took place across the UK in June.

CAVA Trial

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:18:00 BST

The clinical research team at the CRUK Beatson Institute are conducting CAVA (Cancer And Venous Access), a randomised controlled trial comparing three different devices for delivering intravenous chemotherapy to cancer patients.

Paddy O’Donnell Award winners announced

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:18:00 BST

The first annual Paddy O’Donnell Teaching and Student Awards were presented in June at the Graduation Reception.

Biochemical Society Science Communication Competition 2017

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:19:00 BST

Alex Binks, PhD student in the Institute of Cancer Sciences, scooped first prize in the Science Communication Competition 2017 video competition for his entry ‘How to make a virus'.

Bicentenary celebrations for the Glasgow Botanical Gardens

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:20:00 BST

The Plant Science Group from the Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology participated in a widely and well received public outreach event at the Glasgow Botanical Gardens as a part of their Bicentenary celebrations.

Art Goes Viral

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:21:00 BST

The MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research is literally making art go viral with the launch of its new colouring book for adults.

Funding Available Within College

Wellcome Trust Institutional Strategic Support Fund

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:05:00 BST

Over the past five years, the Wellcome Trust Institutional Strategic Support Fund (ISSF) has helped the University of Glasgow deliver sustainable change and enhance its focus on human and animal health.

MRC Confidence in Concept funding

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 09:38:00 BST

The University of Glasgow MRC Confidence in Concept award provides us with flexible bridge funding to support the development of projects with translational potential.

Events

Glasgow Imaging Network One-Day Conference - 25th August 2017

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:16:00 BST

Glasgow Imaging Network would like to invite you to a one-day conference to share our microscopy-related research across the University of Glasgow.

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Register now for Clinicians in Research Network (CiRN) annual meeting - 1st September 2017

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 14:56:00 BST

This free-to-attend meeting is tailored for clinically-trained early career researchers.

Tenovus Scotland Golden Jubilee Gala Concert, Glasgow - 7th October 2017

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:02:00 BST

Tenovus Scotland celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with a gala concert featuring the RSNO and Nicola Benedetti at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (other dates in Dundee and Edinburgh).

Scottish Metabolomics Network Symposium - 2nd & 3rd November 2017

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:03:00 BST

The Scottish Metabolomics Network would like to invite everyone with an interest in metabolomics to their third annual symposium.

Lighting up the mucosa: A Festschrift in honour of Professor Allan Mowat's retiral - 31st August 2017

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:06:00 BST

Taking place at 10:00 - 17:00 on Thursday 31 August 2017 at Sir Charles Wilson Building, University of Glasgow.

Other News

World-Changing Research Web Pages

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 14:45:00 BST

The University’s new World-Changing Research web pages went live in May 2017.

Dental School alumni and students get their teeth into The Network!

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 14:46:00 BST

Since the start of this semester, the Dental Group on The Network – the University’s exclusive online networking platform – has grown by a staggering 950%!

Connecting our College!

Connecting our College!

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:57:00 BST

We are keen to encourage and facilitate connectivity between colleagues across the College. Follow your colleagues below to share each other’s stories and news. If you wish us to publicise your social media account, please let us know and we will include it in future issues.

Your Newsletter Needs You!

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 15:58:00 BST

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