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EDI Celebration Ceilidh

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:32:00 GMT

On Friday 1st November the celebration ceilidh was held at the GUU

We celebrated National LGBTQ+ People in STEM Day is on November 18th.

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:09:00 GMT

SCMH celebrated National LGBTQ+ People in Stem Day with Drag Bingo.

National Care Home Data Review Working Group to be chaired by SCMH clinical academic

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:26:00 BST

Dr Jenni Burton has been appointed as the independent academic chair of the multi-agency Care Home Data Review Working Group for Scotland

Dr Stefanie Lip wins 2024 Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:57:00 BST

Dr Lip picked up the award at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024

The SCMH Sustainability Committee

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:39:00 BST

Gillian Lappin tells us about the new SCMH Sustainability Committee.

The University of Glasgow Pontecorvo Team Presents their Work at ASHG 2024.

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:38:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow Pontecorvo team (Dr Nhu Ngoc Le, Dr Stefanie Lip, Mr Quoc Bao Tran Tran) presented their significant findings in their pharmacogenomics research at the American Society of Human Genetics Conference, Denver, Colorado.

Prof Will Fuller, Prof Godfrey Smith and Dr Rachel Myles secure beLAB1407 funding for new heart drug.

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:48:00 GMT

Evotec will support work being undertaken by Professor Will Fuller, Professor Godfrey Smith, Dr Rachel Myles and their team to co-develop small molecules targeting a well validated ion transporter implicated in cardiac arrhythmias.

Dr Jithin Kuriakose wins the Joseph Black Medal and Hird Prize.

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:56:00 GMT

Dr Jithin Kuriakose wins the Joseph Black Medal and Hird Prize for his PhD thesis Enhancing Mas1:ETBR interaction as a potential vasoprotective strategy to improve vascular function and reduce blood pressure in cardiovascular disease.

Active Learning in Action: Blood Physiology Workshop Sparks Creativity

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:21:00 GMT

Dr Katherine Price lead a hands-on workshop with the Level 3 Human Biology and Physiology students on the topic of blood.

BHF donors tour.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:29:00 GMT

A tour of the BHF GCRC was given to a group of donors.

Congratulations to Michelle Martinson on becoming a newly qualified Midwife.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:15:00 GMT

Michelle recently graduated from the University of the West of Scotland.

Professor Terry Quinn and team host an event for donors and funders

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:15:00 GMT

A Celebration of Multidisciplinary Research was held at the New Lister Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary on Monday 11 November 2024

The School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health Celebrates Dr. Kaitlin Mayne for Prestigious Award Win.

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:47:00 GMT

Dr. Kaitlin Mayne, Clinical Lecturer in Renal Medicine has been honored as one of the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Escalator Awards Research Scholars program.

Oman Heart Association Hosts A Cardiology Update in Collaboration with SCMH of the University of Glasgow.

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:57:00 GMT

The Oman Heart Association, in collaboration with global experts and institutions, hosted a successful cardiology conference in Muscat, advancing discussions on heart failure, hypertension, and cardiovascular care while fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

PhysiOdyssey: Exploring Human Physiology

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:01:00 GMT

Dr Shona McQuilken and Dr Katherine Price tell us about their new Journal, PhysiOdyssey.

World Changers: Precision Medicine and Public Health – A Lecture by Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:19:00 GMT

Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak gave the Precision Medicine students a lecture on precision medicine and public health.

Scarlett's Ball

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:44:00 GMT

This years Scarlett Ball was held on the 9th November

Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak awarded Honorary Fellowship at Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:10:00 GMT

This was awarded for her career.

New Paper released in AHA Journals

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:28:00 BST

UMOD Genotype-Blinded Trial of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Response to Torasemide

Professor Paul Welsh and Professor Naveed Sattar published in Circulation.

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:03:00 GMT

Paul Welsh, Naveed Sattar, and colleagues identified novel cardiovascular biomarkers using Olink proteomics in a large UK Biobank study.

Alan Cameron's Senior Clinical Lectureship from the Stroke Association

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:58:00 BST

Alan Cameron was recently awarded a Senior Clinical Lectureship from the Stroke Association

New Paper released in Jama Network Open

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:47:00 GMT

Paper title: Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury and Microvascular Blood-Brain Barrier Pathology

Medical Student Delivers Oral Presentation at Conference

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:29:00 BST

4th Year Medical Student at the British and Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM)

Dr Dilys Freeman Retires

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:05:00 GMT

Dr Dilys Freeman Retired on the 24th September

We would like to welcome Dr Iain Frater to SCMH

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:26:00 BST

Iain is joining SCMH as a Clinical Research Fellow.

PGR Symposium 2024

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:30:00 GMT

This years PGR symposium was on the 18th of October.

SCMH student success at EASD 2024

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:49:00 BST

Qiaoling Liu (Cedar) and Madeleine Hayman attend EASD 2024

We would like to welcome Victor Routier to SCMH.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:36:00 BST

Victor Routier is joining SCMH as a research masters student.

Glasgow Science Festival 2025 – Proposals Now Open!

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:47:00 BST

In 2025 the city of Glasgow turns 850 years old, the perfect excuse for a party!

MVLS partners with Sunny Govan’s for a Festive Toy Appeal

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:06:00 GMT

We have 3 drop off points across campuses and we are collecting new gifts until the 16th December 2024.

Dr Jack Beazer visited St Ninian's High School.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:34:00 GMT

Jack Beazer visits St Ninian’s High School’s Developing the Young Workforce Fayre.

Clinical Phenotypes Associated with Cerebral Small Vessel Disease: A Study of 45,013 UK Biobank Participants

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:44:00 BST

New Journal released in Neurology

Welcome to SCMH Outi Kamarainen

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:50:00 GMT

Outi joins SCMH as a Research Technician

MVLS Translational Research Update – November 2024

Tue, 18 May 2021 10:54:00 BST

Funding Opportunities Workshop and Training TRI Support MVLS Translational Research Highlights

Esha Nitnavare attended the Young Scotland Programme.

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:37:00 GMT

Esha Nitnavare tells us about her experience at the Young Scotland Programme.

GSF in Action: Applications now open until 19th February

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:52:00 GMT

Applications for Glasgow Science Festival in Action open until 19th February.

STEM Ambassadors Information Sessions

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:33:00 GMT

Learn how to engage young people with STEM by joining the MVLS Engagement team and STEM Ambassador programme for training, resources, and opportunities.

MVLS Engagement Reporting 2023-2024

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:35:00 BST

There is an online form to collect data

RS MacDonald Facility Access Fund

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:08:00 GMT

To support projects focused on neurological conditions, visual system diseases, spinal cord injury, and stroke.

MVLS Patient and Public Involvement Support

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:34:00 GMT

The MVLS Patient and Public Involvement Support offers resources and sessions to help researchers actively involve patients and the public in their research projects.

New Funding Call: Early Career Development Fund 2025

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:49:00 GMT

SULSA invites you to apply for their Early Career Development Fund 2025.

Rheinland-Pfalz & Scotland X Life Sciences Fund

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:16:00 GMT

The 3rd Rheinland-Pfalz & Scotland X Life Sciences Fund offers up to €8,000 for PhD students and postdocs to support bilateral research exchanges (2 weeks to 3 months) in life sciences, fostering collaboration and professional growth between Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, and Scotland.

Kipling Study: Effect of Krill Oil and Krill Protein Following Exercise on Muscle Growth

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:43:00 BST

Over 60s Research Participants Needed