Anas Sarwar, Jackie Baillie, Dr Josie Fullerton, Prof Christian Delles, Prof Stuart Nicklin, Dr Sheon SamjiAnas Sarwar, Christian Delles, Jackie Baillie

On the 7th March 2023 SCMH hosted a visit from Member of the Scottish Parliament. The visit from MSP’s Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie, was an opportunity to discuss the capacity in our health service and the barriers to students thinking about studying medical research in Scotland.

SCMH staff including Prof. Christina Delles, Prof. Stuart Nicklin, Dr Josie Fullerton and Dr Sheon Samji held a meet and greet followed by an open discussion with the MSPs. This was then followed with a tour of the labs with presentations from Dr Josie Fullerton, Dr Eline Huethorst, Cara Trivett and Humaira Parveen.

Dr Josie Fullerton, Anas Sarwar, Jackie BailliePeople sitting round a table

During the visit, the MSPs were shown around the labs, where they had the chance to see the latest research within Cardiovascular and Metabolic Heath. 

One of the highlights of the tour was getting to see poster presentations from staff and students. The MSPs were impressed by the quality of the work presented.

Cara Trivett, Anas Sarwar, Jackie BaillieEline Huethorst talking to Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie

Images: Ross Turpie: Daily Record


First published: 13 March 2023