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Research Careers in the time of COVID

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:45:00 GMT

Furlough scheme is officially coming to an end on October 31. Learn about the practical steps we are taking to support your careers at this time

The Network for Early career Researcher Development (NERD)

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:24:00 BST

NERD has recently held two events including the PACMAN Launch event in April and a Mental Health Literacy event in May.

A well-deserved Congrats to Dr Lorraine Work

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 02:36:00 BST

Dr Lorraine Work was nominated by numerous colleagues for her incredible support for early career researchers and women in science.

COVID-19 Pump Priming Awards

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:23:00 BST

BHF Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) – Cardiovascular Consequences of COVID-19 Infection Pump Priming Research Awards

Congratulations to the PHD student Daniel Hoare

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:07:00 BST

Daniel won a very prestigious 1st Prize for Postgraduate Research Award held by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Postdoctoral Positions in Spain

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:05:00 BST

The Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain) has launched (2 of July) a call for a new type of Postdoctoral Positions (up to 3 years), termed “María Zambrano”.

CAVA Trial paper - published in The Lancet

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:56:00 BST

For most patients receiving SACT, PORTs are more effective and safer than both Hickman and PICCs. Our findings suggest that most patients receiving SACT for solid tumours should receive a PORT within the UK National Health Service.

Prof Sattar co-authors COVID-19 Obesity Review

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:45:22 BST

Read more here

Successful CSO Long COVID Grant

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:44:00 BST

Prof Berry awarded CSO grant

NIHR ReDIRECT

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:22:00 BST

New NIHR Long COVID Award

SCMH is a proud partner in the new University of Glasgow and University of Sydney Cardiovascular Partnership Seminar Series.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:03:00 BST

The symposia are designed to foster the generation of new multidisciplinary research collaborations with the University of Sydney - a priority partner of the University of Glasgow.

Academic Mid-Career Leadership Group (AMIGO) Seminar Series

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:21:00 BST

Navigating academia: personal perspectives on career pathways, leadership and work-life balance

Research in SCMH has helped shape the Scottish Governments 'Women's Health Plan'

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:08:00 BST

Prof Berry in a collaborative effort, highlighted their results to the Scottish Government and as a direct consequence, heart disease was included in the Women’s Health Plan.

Patients With Severe Obesity Undergo Bariatric Surgery Too Late

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:35:00 BST

Dr Ruth Mackenzie, Professor Jen Logue and the SurgiCal Obesity Treatment Study (SCOTS) team have published in BMJ Open this week

Dr Laura Dowsett awarded BHF project grant

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:48:00 BST

Dr Laura Dowsett in collaboration with Professor James Leiper has been awarded a 3 year British Heart Foundation (BHF) project grant

Preparations for the new academic year

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:12:00 BST

A Staff Q&A session was held for University staff on the return to campus

Evaluating mHealth Apps Survey

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:59:00 BST

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the “Evaluating mHealth Apps Survey” in association with the University of Glasgow.

SCMH staff paper published in Cardiovascular Research

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:52:00 BST

Our findings suggest that cathepsin-L is a novel therapeutic target that could be exploited clinically to counteract the deleterious effects of acute reperfusion injury after an acute STEMI.

Congratulations to Prof John Petrie

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:02:00 BST

Congratulations to Prof John Petrie who has been appointed as Chair of the Leadership Panel overseeing Diabetes UK’s seven Diabetes Research Steering Groups as well as the Deputy Chair of the NIHR Efficacy and Mechanisms Funding Committee.

SCMH staff collaborate with The Pumping Marvellous Foundation

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:23:00 BST

Staff have been working with a fantastic charity setting up a new way of conducting trials where patients are steering the process of recruitment.

Staff attend City of Glasgow College Essential Skills Course

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:03:00 BST

SCMH Ms Emma Dunning would recommend this course to anyone. "it was well organised and I thought that the content would be useful to people at any stage of their career"

SCMH student awarded RSE Saltire Early Career Fellowship

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:39:00 BST

SCMH student Philipp Boder submitted an application though the FOCuS programme and we are please to announce his success.

Prof John McMurray presents at the ESC Congress 2021

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:32:00 BST

Professor McMurray presents abstract "Effects of Dapagliflozin in Patients With Kidney Disease, With and Without Heart Failure"

Professor John McMurray wins prestigious Danish research award

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:38:00 BST

Huge congratulations to Prof McMurray who was awarded the International KFJ Research Award

Professor Rhian Touyz says farewell as the Director of SCMH

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:24:00 BST

Thank you to the Executive committee, the many SCMH committees and CMG for making my job so enjoyable and rewarding over the past 10 years.

SCMH Dr Paul Welsh has paper published in AHA Journal Circulation

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:20:00 BST

A risk score might improve the way patients are selected for ultrasound screening to detect abdominal aortic aneurysm

SCMH Professor Keith Oldroyd co authored paper published in AHA Journal Circulation

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:20:00 BST

Influenza vaccination early after an MI or in high-risk coronary heart disease resulted in a lower risk of a composite of all-cause death, MI, or stent thrombosis, as well as a lower risk of all-cause death and cardiovascular death at 12 months compared with placebo.

On-campus safety, including update on face coverings

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:48:00 BST

In line with Scottish Government guidance, non-exempt individuals must wear face coverings while on campus.

The Network for Early career Researcher Development (NERD)

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:24:00 BST

Looking for Post-Academic Career advice? PACMAN can help!

SCMH Staff lead paper recently published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:20:00 BST

Prof Naveed Sattar, Dr Matthew Lee (as joint first authors) and Porf John McMurray co-authored a new meta-analysis on the cardiovascular and renal effects of GLP-1RA class of drugs used in diabetes, in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:02:00 BST

We are conducting a research study at the University of Glasgow titled: Vitamin K2 and Recovery from Exercise (TAKEOVER study).

Tour De Research Challenge BHF 2 BHF (B2B)

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:32:00 BST

To celebrate 60-years of the BHF, Dr Martin McBride was joined by BHF PhD students Simon Fisher and Cara Trivett and research technician John McAbney to ride 60-miles between Glasgow and Edinburgh Centres of Research Excellence.