School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health

MVLS Academics named Highly Cited Researchers of 2017

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 17:09:00 GMT

We are extremely pleased to announce that Professors John McMurray, Naveed Sattar, Ian Ford and Alan Crozier, and Dr Bill Mullen, all from The University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, have each been named a 2017 Highly Cited Researcher.

Cardiovascular Research Editorial Office arrives in Glasgow!

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

The Cardiovascular Research editorial office is currently transitioning from KU Leuven, Belgium to its new home in Glasgow! Professor Tom Guzik takes on the role of Editor-in-Chief of the journal, starting in 2018.

Professor David Stott and Dr Terry Quinn present at the British Geriatic Society Annual Scientific Meeting.

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 21:52:00 GMT

ICAM's David Stott and Terry Quinn were invited to present in a session titled: Subclinical hypothyroidism in older people; clinical implications of the EU FP7 TRUST study

SCMH Professor Colin Berry - New Horizon 2020 EURO SHOCK study

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:16:00 GMT

New Horizon 2020 EURO SHOCK study brings hope to patients suffering from heart attack. EURO SHOCK unites the foremost European medical doctors of cardio-vascular diseases in their efforts to improve treatment for patients suffering from cardiogenic shock.

ISPOR 20TH Annual European Congress - Professor Colin Berry

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:30:00 GMT

Professor Colin Berry gave a talk at the ISPOR 20th Annual Conference in Glasgow’s SECC. Much interest in ‘real-world evidence’ to inform on value of new tests and treatments for cardiovascular health problems.

Professor Naveed Sattar talks on BBC Radio 4

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 16:32:00 GMT

SCMH Professor Naveed Sattar takes part in BBC Radio 4 'Inside Health'

Café with Heart, 8th November 2017: Cholesterol: the good, the bad and the confusing

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 14:44:00 GMT

Café with Heart returned this month with “Cholesterol: the good, the bad and the confusing” presented by Prof Chris Packard. Prof Chris Packard is an Honorary Professor of Vascular Biochemistry at the University of Glasgow and a Consultant Clinical Scientist for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Biochemistry.

SCMH representation at SSRN 'World Stroke Day' event

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 10:34:00 GMT

To mark World Stroke Day, the Scottish Stroke Research Network (SSRN) held an event in the New Lister Campus, Glasgow Royal Infirmary (24th Oct). Given the importance of stroke research within SCMH it was fitting that the event had substantial SCMH representation.

NHS Research Scotland - Renal Research Day, Dr Patrick Mark

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 01:21:00 GMT

SCMH Dr Paddy Mark creates buzz about future collaborations, while he chaired and organised the inaugural NHS Research Scotland Renal Research Day on 29th September 2017

Christmas Quiz 2017

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 11:00:00 GMT

SCMH 2017 Christmas quiz proved to be another great year!

Recent Successful Research Awards:

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 22:07:00 GMT

A full listing of successful research awards within SCMH, from October to Dec 2017, can be found here.

Research Publications

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Full listing of Research Publications Nov - Dec 2017

SCMH Professor John Petrie leads new global diabetes guidelines

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 15:03:00 GMT

‌Professor John Petrie, Professor of Diabetic Medicine at the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, was the lead and corresponding author on the statement, which included an international team of medical and research experts.

The Lancet - Primary care-led weight management for remission of type 2 diabetes

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 14:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow investigators (Led by Prof Mike Lean) together with Newcastle University colleagues (led by Prof Roy Taylor), reported a new trial which demonstrated nearly half of all diabetes patients within 6 years of diagnosis can experience a remission of their diabetes via significant weight loss induced by lifestyle changes carried out in primary care.

Welcome to SCMH - Dr William Fuller and Team

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 11:11:00 GMT

Dr Will Fuller and his group, Jacquie Howie, Caglar Goek, Jen Kennedy & Olivia Robertson-Gray joined SCMH from Dundee in December 2017!

Mrs Carol Jenkins retired on December 5th!

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:08:00 GMT

Carol who has been a university employee for 40 years, retired in December 2017

Congratulations to Dr Cherry Alexander for reaching the final of the Young Investigator Competition!

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 23:12:00 GMT

Dr Cherry Alexander reached the final of the Young Investigator Competition at the recent Heart Rhythm Congress 2017. Her abstract was highly commended by the judges.

Well Done to our PhD Student Laura Downie who was awarded second prize for her poster presentation

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:35:00 GMT

Laura was awarded second prize for her poster presentation at the UK Extracellular Vesicle Forum in Birmingham

The University of Glasgow, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Pregnancy Forum

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:55:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Pregnancy Forum is pleased to announce a Pregnancy Research Symposium to be held on Friday 2nd February

Congratulations to Dr Giacomo Rossitto

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:19:00 GMT

Congratulations to our Clinical Research Fellow Dr Giacomo Rossitto for receiving the award for APA Research

Best Scientific Paper Award for our Clinical Fellow, Miss Daniele Kerr

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 01:15:00 GMT

Congratulations to our Clinical Research Fellow, Miss Daniele Kerr, on being awarded WINNER of the BJS (British Journal of Surgery) Prize for the best scientific paper

Congratulations to Dr Angela Lucas-Herald

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:59:00 GMT

Congratulations to Dr Angela Lucas-Herald for receiving the Harry Stewart Hutchison Prize

BHF Volunteers visit SCMH

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:33:00 GMT

Recently we have hosted two separate tours of the BHF CoRE Glasgow and the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health

Successful Promotions Workshop for Early Career Research Staff

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 13:36:00 GMT

A promotions workshop for early career research staff was held on Thursday 14th Dec

SCMH Family Christmas Party

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 14:23:00 GMT

A big thank you to everyone that came along and especially to Santa and the elves for helping out so much in the organising before and on the day.

Career planning for Early Career Researchers

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 13:50:00 GMT

The Athena SWAN SAT have been working on a SCMH specific career development scheme for early career researchers, which is now ready to launch in the new year!

Prof Touyz recognized as an Expertscape World Expert in Smooth Muscle.

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:35:00 BST

Congratulations to Rhian and her lab group