Case studies
Discover real-world impact through University of Dundee case studies spanning research, education, collaboration and student experience
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Biorepository Network
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Biorepository Network is independently accredited to oversee governance on collection, storage and release of biological materials obtained from informed, consenting patients for use in medical research.
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Advancing medical device innovation through a six-year industry collaboration
Six-year collaboration with Image Guided Therapy Research Facility advanced a medical device from bench to clinic using realistic cadaver testing, supporting regulatory approval
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Follow-COVID Cohort: From paper-based data capture to HDR UK Innovation Gateway
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Follow-COVID project, led by Dr David Connell at the University of Dundee, investigated long-term health impacts on patients who experienced severe illness
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Standardised Architecture for Trusted Research Environments (SATRE)
SATRE was developed to create a standardised framework for safe, well-governed data use within TREs, including best practice on how to design, operate and use a TRE.
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PICTURES
InterdisciPlInary Collaboration for efficienT and effective Use of clinical images in big data healthcare RESearch
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Childsmile
Childsmile is a national health improvement programme focused on reducing oral health inequalities among children in Scotland
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Alleviate Pain Data Hub
Alleviate, the APDP Pain Research Data Hub, is transforming UK pain datasets to be FAIR and providing data expertise to enable better analysis and ultimately improve the lives of people with chronic pain, as part of a larger national research initiative
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Transforming SAE reporting in clinical trials with Pharmacovigilance Tracker (PV Tracker)
The Pharmacovigilance Tracker is a web-based software built to streamline the SAE reporting process to improve efficiency without risk to safety
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CPIP (Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway)
Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathways (CPIP) is a system developed by a group of children’s orthopaedic surgeons and physiotherapists from all regions of Scotland
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Comics Jam
Research into comics has led to new partnerships and publications tackling issues of public interest.
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New approaches to drug discovery
Shaping the future of commercial drug development and driving global pharmaceutical investment.
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Transforming social work education and professional learning in Scotland
Collaborative approaches to policy implementation for social work education and workforce development.
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Transforming midwifery around the world
Changing global standards for the provision, education and regulation of midwifery.
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Shaping the future of space navigation
The development of tools for autonomous spacecraft navigation and extra-terrestrial exploration.
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Population screening for bowel cancer
Driving improvements in screening programmes and reducing bowel cancer mortality rates.
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Intelligent liver function testing
The ‘intelligent Liver Function Test’ has improved patient outcomes and quality of care.
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Establishing the Pitcairn Islands Marine Protected Area
The protection and conservation of marine ecosystems in the waters around the Pitcairn Islands.
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Enhancing wellbeing through film
Using film in care homes for physical, emotion and social benefits, and to increase social engagement.
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Design meets disability
Challenging conventional approaches to disability through inclusive design practices and human-centred research.
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SpaceWire and SpaceFibre – setting standards for spacecraft technology
Award-winning technology for onboard spacecraft communications and the next generation of space missions.
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Dental research and global health priorities
Enabling safe dental care during Covid-19 and tackling antimicrobial resistance through dental antibiotic prescribing.
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Design for Environmental Monitoring
Widespread citizen engagement leads to Europe-wide action on climate change.
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3D sub sea visualisation
Providing virtual access to underwater sites by advancing technologies for sub-sea visualisation.
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Growing up on the streets
Bringing the voices of street children and youth to bear on global policy through UN General Comment.
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Neglected tropical diseases
Bringing about step-change in the diagnosis and treatment of neglected tropical diseases.