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Scientists at the University of Dundee have uncovered the inner relay of a molecular switch that protects the brain against the development of Parkinson’s disease.
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A 22-year-old budding researcher, who failed his final year exams in high school, will begin a PhD after summer
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Magnificent Microbes is a long-running public engagement event led by the Division of Molecular Microbiology at the School of Life Sciences.
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The University of Dundee is leading an international collaboration with the intention of developing the first vaccine for Strep A.
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The University of Dundee’s outstanding success in innovation in the Health and Life Sciences sector received further recognition with wins at two major national awards ceremonies
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Over 50 researchers, people with Parkinson’s, and carers came together at an Open Day on 6th February 2024 to discuss the latest Parkinson’s research in Dundee, tour different labs and facilities, and connect over lunch.
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Former University of Dundee Rector Stephen Fry praised staff and students as they were awarded public engagement prizes
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A University of Dundee expert in microbiology has won a prestigious award for sharing her knowledge with local schools.
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Professor Dario Alessi has been awarded the Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson’s Research by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), recognising his exceptional research contributions to the disease
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Scotland’s First Minister has visited a multi-million pound centre that will build on Dundee’s standing as a world leader in health and life sciences research.
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Four Dundee school pupils have taken their first steps into a STEM career by completing internships at Dundee Science Centre.
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Work by students from some of the UK’s most exciting postgraduate degree programmes will be on show to the public next month at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Masters Show 2023
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WCAIR has recently published its 6 year report, sharing our achievements since inception back in 2017.
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The importance of investing in Dundee’s Life Sciences Innovation District was highlighted as leaders of the city’s key institutions welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s Innovation Strategy.
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CeTPD Outreach is a public engagement sub-team branching in the new Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation as part of the University’s School of Life Sciences.
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A study that could lead to the development of new treatments for people living with Parkinson’s disease has launched at the University of Dundee.
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Researchers at the University of Dundee have thanked members of the public who funded the purchase of new technology that could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s disease.
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Review of the Year 20212 took place last week with the Dean, Julian Blow sharing the highlights of activity within the School from 2022.
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A new University of Dundee spinout opportunity hopes to create vaccines against Strep A as well as novel vaccines for other human and animal diseases, while reducing our reliance on antibiotics.
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Parkinson’s UK leadership team and people affected by the disease visited the University of Dundee to meet with local researchers to get an overview of the work that they do.