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Research Identifies a Genetic Cause of Hypertension
A multinational research project led by the Universities of Dundee and Glasgow has identified a genetic determinant of hypertension (or high blood pressure), which could inform treatment of the condition for thousands of patients.
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A project at the University of Dundee which is helping power scientific research around the world is among the recipients of a £5.5m investment announced today by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).
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Biociences and Digital Media join for "Molecules, Models, Memory and Mobiles"
Tayside is established as an internationally renowned centre of excellence in both Biosciences and Digital Media development. This week both sectors will come together to learn more about each other and discuss opportunities to collaborate.
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Breakthrough in understanding role of enzyme in disease
Researchers at the University of Dundee have uncovered the mechanism of an important human enzyme that plays a role in the development of debilitating diseases including cancer, dementia and diabetes.
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Rare skin disease gene uncovered
A new gene and the way it works has been identified as a factor in a skin disease which affects thousands of people in the UK.
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Research raises possibility of effective, quick and reliable new test for bladder cancer
Research carried out at the University of Dundee has raised hopes of developing a quicker and more reliable new method of detecting urinary bladder cancer at an earlier stage.
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Research Project to tackle bacteria behind Hospital-acquired infections
A recently discovered `killing system’ employed by bacteria could offer valuable insights into how to combat diseases including antibiotic-resistant hospital-acquired infections.
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Sir Philip Cohen awarded £1.5 million MRC grant
The Medical Research Council (MRC) has awarded a grant of almost £1.5million to researchers at the University of Dundee to carry out research on the mechanisms that prevent inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
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Researchers launch Western Isles care study
In the Western Isles of Scotland there are more than two thousand people living with at least one long term medical condition. Now a study is being conducted by the University of Dundee, in partnership with NHS Western Isles, to explore how the use of technology may be used in the provision of supportive care to people with long term conditions.
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The Innovation Portal Spotlight
The Innovation Portal was established to promote and foster productive knowledge transfer between the Universities of Dundee and Abertay, The James Hutton Institute and Scottish industry. Its aim is to improve the competitiveness of local businesses by bringing together innovative companies with scientists, technologists and engineering experts keen to apply their expertise to the needs of industry.
Small Grants Scheme Success
The Innovation Portal Small Grants Scheme helped SP Technology secure a £5,000 grant which was provided through the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) Innovation Voucher Scheme. Read more...
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Research and Innovation Services' Children in Need Day
Research and Innovation Services, the University's technology transfer office, works to enhance funding for university research, manage its licensing and commercial opportunities and thus maximise the long-term benefits for the University and the community.
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Medical research
Building on its reputation in medical research Dundee University was chosen to host the hub laboratory for the Translational Medicine Research Collaboration (TMRC), a £50 M project between four of Scotland’s leading universities, the NHS and Scottish Enterprise. The TMRC carries out research into serious medical disorders.
Learn more about Dundee research success stories past and present in the Fact File section.