Tower and main building from Dumbarton Road
Tower and main building from Dumbarton Road

New publication from the Dow/Davies group

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:52:00 BST

Omics approach for identification of neuropeptides and receptors in pest insect

View of the tower from Dumbarton Road
View of the tower from Dumbarton Road

Head of Researcher Affairs at the Wellcome Trust visit to University of Glasgow

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:39:00 BST

On 25th and 26th September Dr Candace Hassall, Head of Researcher Affairs at the Wellcome Trust, will visit the University.

Researcher handling test samples
Researcher handling test samples

Lecturer post in Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:42:00 BST

New post within the Institute for the position of Lecturer with particular interest being sought from candidates within the plant science research field.

Hazel Bracken competes in the Taekwondo International World Championships
Hazel Bracken competes in the Taekwondo International World Championships

Taekwondo World Championships

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:28:00 BST

Hazel Bracken competes in the Taekwondo International World Championships

University of Glasgow's rugby team have hugely successful year and do a triathlon to raise money for foundation

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:07:00 BST

IMCSB PhD student Samantha Donnelly's rugby team participate in charity triathlon for the Doddie Weir Foundation for motor neuron disease and have a hugely successful year

IMCSB Early Career Research Committee hosts grant writing workshop

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:46:00 BST

The ECR committee hosted the grant writing workshop in May, with particular attention given to fellowship applications and the elements of successful grant proposals.

Latest news from the Tobin group

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:15:00 BST

Members of the Tobin group visit the University of Southampton to learn about microfluidic devices.

The Rainhill Trials

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:25:00 BST

Laura Stirrat competes at first individual CrossFit competition.

Aerial view of the Gilmorehill campus
Aerial view of the Gilmorehill campus

Grant Success for Scottish NMR Centre

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:35:00 BST

Scottish High Field NMR Centre was one of 10 successful applications to the EPSRC "Very & Ultra-high Field NMR" call.

Student team wins awards at SensUs competition

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 10:28:00 BST

Student team wins awards at SensUs competition.

Success at the Scottish Karate Grand Prix 2018

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:42:00 BST

Join us in congratulating researcher Dr Anir Pandit's daughter on winning Gold at the Scottish Karate Grand Prix 2018!

Glasgow Imaging Network Optical Microscopy Symposium.

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 11:14:00 BST

MCSB researchers attend imaging symposium

Young Life Scientists Symposium 2018

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:23:00 BST

Young Life Scientists Symposium 2018 to take place on 15th November at University of Strathclyde.

University text on a pillar in University Gardens
University text on a pillar in University Gardens

News from the Bulleid group

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 11:26:00 BST

Conferences and go-karting!

2018 Royal Society Summer Exhibition

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:11:00 BST

The Centre for Cell Engineering present biomaterials research at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, in conjunction with Professor Manuel Salmeron-Sanchez’s group from School of Engineering.

Professor Lynne Regan Podcast

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:02:00 BST

Join us in the first podcast of the new seminar series, in conversation with Professor Lynne Regan featuring all things protein, soapboxes, curries & The Rolling Stones!

Night view of the Clyde Arc & Science Centre tower
Night view of the Clyde Arc & Science Centre tower

Explorathon Extravaganza returns to Glasgow!

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:10:00 BST

Tobin group take part at this years Explorathon Extravaganza at Riverside museum.

UofG Worldchanger

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 11:44:00 BST

Congratulations to Jaynee Hart on passing her PhD viva!

Paper from Cogdell group published in Nature Communications

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:17:00 BST

Recent publication from Professor Richard Cogdell and Dr Alastair Gardiner in Nature Communications in collaboration with University of Michigan and University of Groningen.

Connor Arkinson awarded EMBO Poster Prize

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:58:00 BST

Connor wins EMBO Poster Prize during the Modularity and Signaling Proteins and Networks Conference.

Building connections between MVLS and Mahidol University

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:13:00 BST

A delegation from MVLS visited Mahidol University, Bangkok in preparation of a joint PhD programme.

Welcome to our newest staff members

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 14:58:00 BST

IMCSB welcomes it's newest members to the Institute.

Close up of a leaf
Close up of a leaf

Royal Society funded PhD studentship in Plant Cell Biology

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:22:00 BST

Funding for fees and stipend is available for 3 years from a Royal Society Research Grant for PhD in Plant Cell Biology.

Glasgow collaborators visit new Heptares Therapeutics site

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 14:50:00 BST

Dr Sarah Mancini, Prof Graeme Milligan and Prof Andrew Tobin recently visited the new site of Heptares Therapeutics in Granta Park, Cambridge.

MCSB researchers joining forces with Indian colleagues to combat global challenges

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:10:00 BST

Professor Anna Amtmann, Dr Pawel Herzyk and Dr Zaigham Shahzad have successfully secured funding from a joint UK-India Newton-Bhabha Fund.

Institute coffee catch ups

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 10:21:00 BST

#cakewars

iGEM 2019 funding call now open

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 11:14:00 GMT

Funds have been obtained from BBSRC, EPSRC and Wellcome Trust to fund UK wide iGEM teams.

New opportunities for green biotechnology

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:19:00 GMT

Prof Anna Amtmann will be co-director of Algae UK, one of six Networks in Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy (NIBB) funded by a joint £11 million BBSRC-EPSRC investment with the aim to move the UK to low carbon economy.

Young Life Scientists' Symposium 2018

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:46:00 GMT

The YLS 2018 was a great success!

MRS Studentship Award

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 11:33:00 GMT

Dr Sophie Bradley awarded a 4 year PhD studentship from Medical Research Scotland.

Glasgow Orthopaedic Research Initiative 2018

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:51:00 BST

Dr Monica Tsimbouri organises the 2018 mini GLORI meeting.

Eva the dog at Times Higher Education Awards

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 13:53:00 GMT

Technology developed to save Eva the dog's leg from being amputated is shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award.

IKEA at Home with Life Sciences

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:08:00 GMT

A team of students, researchers and support staff represented the Institute at IKEA on Saturday 24th November as part of the MVLS at IKEA event.

Welcome to our newest members of staff!

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:36:00 GMT

The Institute welcomes new researchers and support staff!

Institute podcast series

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:44:00 GMT

Latest podcasts from the series include Institute Director Prof Neil Bulleid and seminar speaker Professor Jenny Morton.

Paper publication

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:09:00 BST

PhD student Connor Arkinson has a paper published in the Life Science Alliance Journal.

Funding awards from the ISSF ECR funding scheme

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:06:00 GMT

Daniele Bolognini and Virginia Llopis-Hernandez were both successful in the recent ISSF ECR Catalyst funding scheme.

Xiaofei Cao attends Autumn School in Croatia

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:48:00 GMT

Xiaofei from Prof Neil Bulleid's group attends the first Autumn School on Proteostasis.

Cell Block Science at HMP Shotts and HMP Low Moss Prison

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:57:00 GMT

Professor Andrew Tobin, Dr Sophie Bradley and Claire Osborne visit HMP Shotts and HMP Low Moss Prison as part of the Cell Block Science outreach programme.

Johanna competes in Powerlifting Competition

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:25:00 GMT

Our very own Johanna from the admin team takes silver at the Fife Open Powerlifting Championships.

Representing at the ARUK ECR Conference

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:26:00 GMT

A great day of networking and talks at the Alzheimer’s Research Scotland Network ECR day.

Winter Graduation

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:35:00 GMT

Congratulations to our 2018 Winter Graduates!

Academy of Medical Science Springboard Success

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:11:00 GMT

Brian Hudson recently awarded a Springboard Award.

Dr Rucha Karnik awarded a Royal Society Public Engagement Grant

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:45:00 GMT

Rucha plans to engage pre-school children in the power of plants to protect themselves from disease, and share what plants can teach us about harmful pathogens.

EPSRC-SFI Centre for Doctoral Training

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:12:00 GMT

Applications being accepted for the EPSRC-SFI Centre for Doctoral Training in Engineered Tissues for Discovery, Industry and Medicine.

Science Den: Call for Applications

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:31:00 GMT

MVLS will be hosting a 'Science Den' event on Thursday 26th September 2019 where teams of postgraduate students and post-doctoral research staff will pitch their innovation to a panel of judges.

Karen Thompson awarded BBSRC Flexible Talent Mobility Account grant

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 15:15:00 GMT

Karen was recently awarded the grant to visit collaborators at Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Australia for three months.

Recent news from the Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:01:00 GMT

Recent news includes papers, vivas and prizes!

Tower from Kelvingrove during winter
Tower from Kelvingrove during winter

Publications from the Woolhead group

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 15:53:00 GMT

Hazel Bracken and Jon Cherry have recent papers published.

Dr Lucy Alford awarded MSCA Individual Fellowship

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:46:00 GMT

Lucy will study ecosystem service provision at the Université de Rennes 1 in France.

Papers from Dow/Davies group and Stark/Colloms group

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:17:00 GMT

Paper publications as part of the Horizon 2020 nEUROSTRESSPEP consortium and from Stark/Colloms group

Helen Walden runs the Virgin Money London Marathon!

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:47:00 GMT

Helen is raising funds for HeartUK, the UK's cholesterol charity.

Prof Neil Bulleid visits Weizmann Institute, Israel

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:32:00 BST

Neil invited to speak at the Weizmann Institute.

BBSRC Award

Thu, 09 May 2019 11:46:00 BST

Dr Rucha Karnik awarded grant from BBSRC.

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tile-Graduation20

Latest Doctors of Philosophy from IMCSB!

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:17:00 BST

Congratulations to our most recent PhD viva successes!

Annual Postgraduate Research Student Symposium

Thu, 02 May 2019 09:58:00 BST

Our annual PGR symposium was held on 2nd April, showcasing our talented students with talks, posters and prizes!

Professor Shireen Davies awarded prestigious RSE Enterprise Fellowship

Thu, 09 May 2019 11:15:00 BST

Prof Davies was awarded the prestigious Fellowship in April.

Ruairidh Edwards presents at EMBO conference

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:05:00 BST

Ruairidh attended the EMBO protein translocation conference in Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain.

DRUG DISCOVERY OFFERS NEW HOPE TO HALT THE SPREAD OF MALARIA

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 14:19:00 BST

Breakthrough research reveals a new drug that may prevent and the treat the spread of malaria.

Pint of Science 2019

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:26:00 BST

Bringing science to the pub!

Institute Podcast Series

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:36:00 BST

Our latest podcasts feature technician Bethany Fleming and research associate Lucy Alford.

Huntington Disease Society of America Convention: Researcher of the Year

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:06:00 BST

Professor Darren Monckton awarded prestigious award.

StomaToys – learning Plant defence through play

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:30:00 BST

The StomaToy makes it's debut!

Glasgow Science Festival 2019

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 14:53:00 BST

Science Sunday: Fantastic Proteins and Where to Find Them

The Scottish Dementia Research Consortium Conference 2019

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:14:25 BST

Representation from the Tobin group at the SDRC.

Interview with Prof Mike Blatt on The Naked Scientists

Thu, 02 May 2019 12:14:00 BST

Mike features on the brilliant Naked Scientists podcast.

The Biochemical Society Awards 2020

Thu, 09 May 2019 12:16:00 BST

Professor Matt Dalby awarded Industry and Academic Collaboration Award

Glasgow Gifford Lectures Autumn 2019 Series - Professor Mark Pagel

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 14:40:00 BST

A series of lectures entitled 'Wired for Culture:Origins of the human social mind, or why humans occupied the world'

Image from Marc Ciosi using ID 114793778 and 91801958 © Stepanenko Oksana | Dreamstime.com and ID 19477291 © Adrian Hillman | 123rf.com
Image from Marc Ciosi using ID 114793778 and 91801958 © Stepanenko Oksana | Dreamstime.com and ID 19477291 © Adrian Hillman | 123rf.com

Huntington disease DNA growing throughout life and contributing toward disease progression

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:42:00 GMT

The region of DNA associated with Huntington’s disease has been shown to grow throughout life and contribute towards disease progression.

Nigel Ellway meets a couple of committed contributors to a humanitarian cause

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:04:51 GMT

Professors Matt Dalby and Manuel Salmeron-Sanchez interviewed on their contribution to humanitarian cause.

Institute podcast series

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:27:41 GMT

An interview with summer students Euan and Julia who have just completed a summer in the Stark-Colloms group.

Delegation from Mahidol University visit UofG

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:48:41 GMT

A delegation from Mahidol University visit the University for continued discussion on joint PhD programme.

Prof Marshall Stark interviewed for Science magazine

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:17:00 GMT

Prof Marshall Stark was interviewed by a journalist as part of a Genomics feature article.

Welcome to our new staff!

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:24:00 GMT

The Institute would like to welcome our new recent staff! Looking forward to seeing you achieve great things at IMCSB.

IMCSB representing at Explorathon 2019

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 14:30:00 GMT

A number of groups from the Institute participated this year at Explorathon, across three different venues.

IMCSB Health and Well-being Website Launch

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 09:52:00 GMT

A new Health and Wellbeing section of the MCSB web page was launched on Monday 2nd March 2020!

IMCSB New Eco Group

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:03:00 GMT

IMCSB is setting up a new Eco Group in light of the University declaring a climate emergency!

New Carnegie Trust Award

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:17:00 GMT

IMCSB recently welcomed Dr Claire Donald as a lecturer working with the Dow/Davies laboratory.

Lab Technician's attend conference in Japan

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:19:00 GMT

IMCSB Technician's Anir Pandit and Pablo Cabrero had the fantastic opportunity to attend and present their work at the Invertebrate Neuropeptide Conference 2020, held in Japan!

Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:46:00 GMT

Congratulations to Prof. Shireen Davies for winning the multi-party collaboration awards in Edinburgh!

New published study from Prof. Graeme Milligan

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:05:00 GMT

Prof. Graeme Milligan has recently published a study! (Cell Reports (2020) 30, 2934 - 2947)