Stories in School of Life Sciences

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Mouse models with a human drug metabolism have the potential to transform preclinical research, say University of Dundee experts.

Published on 25 September 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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The University of Dundee has been named the UK’s best for supporting spinout businesses, according to industry-leading analysis.

Published on 4 September 2023  Collection: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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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

Published on 25 July 2023 

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Professor Kees Weijer has been chosen to join the prestigious European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO), an organisation of leading researchers that promotes excellence in the life sciences in Europe and beyond.

Published on 7 July 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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It may be known as the basis of whisky but scientists at two of Scotland’s leading scientific institutions have been tasked with distilling a new future for barley.

Published on 5 July 2023  Collection: Climate Action , Sustainable Cities and Communities , Zero Hunger

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A University of Dundee scientist has been awarded a highly prestigious prize that aims to help outstanding young researchers further their work.

Published on 28 June 2023 

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A student who has continuously worked toward improving equality and diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects has received the most prestigious award given to University of Dundee students

Published on 20 June 2023 

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Professor Dario Alessi, Director of the Medical Research Council Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit (MRC-PPU) in the School of Life Sciences, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list

Published on 19 June 2023 

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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.

Published on 11 June 2023  Collection: Decent Work and Economic Growth , Good Health and Well Being

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Researchers at the University of Dundee have received funding of £4.4 million to explore how our genes can be ‘video-edited’ to develop new drugs for cancer, neurodegeneration and other diseases.

Published on 7 June 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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The University of Dundee has been named Scotland’s top university at The Herald Higher Education Awards.

Published on 2 June 2023  Collection: Quality Education

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University of Dundee experts have received national recognition for their outstanding contribution to their respective fields.

Published on 18 May 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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Professor Andrew Hopkins, founder and Chief Executive of Exscientia plc and an Honorary Professor at the University of Dundee, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.

Published on 10 May 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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University of Dundee spinout Amphista Therapeutics today announced the delivery of the first discovery milestone under a collaboration and licence agreement with global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb.

Published on 5 May 2023  Collection: Decent Work and Economic Growth , Good Health and Well Being

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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.

Published on 4 May 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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University of Dundee spinout company Tay Therapeutics has announced a licensing deal potentially worth over $50 million in upfront and milestone payments, plus royalties.

Published on 2 May 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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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.

Published on 18 April 2023 

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World-leading and collaborative research undertaken at the University of Dundee has been honoured at one of the Life Sciences sector’s most prestigious award ceremonies.

Published on 12 April 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being , Reduced Inequalities

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A University of Dundee academic has been identified as one of the future stars of science.

Published on 31 March 2023  Collection: Clean Water and Sanitation

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Five University of Dundee academics are among the newest Fellows elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).

Published on 21 March 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being , Quality Education