The role of nuclear medicine in modern society
AG spoke to Dr Arturo Chiti, President Elect of the European Association for Nuclear Medicine (EANM) about the role nuclear medicine plays in modern...
Some cancers are due to “bad luck”
Researchers have discovered that a number of cancers are due to "bad luck", rather than risk factors such as smoking.
A new study published in...
The quality of Scottish university research praised
A new survey has praised the range and quality of research conducted at universities in Scotland.
A new survey produced by Research Fortnight analysed results...
How science has contributed to cancer research
Daniel Bridge, Policy Manager at Cancer Research UK gives consideration to how science has contributed significantly to cancer research.
Medical research provides the foundation of...
Gut bacteria can fight against malaria
Researchers have discovered that friendly bacteria that lives in the human gut can trigger a natural immune response to fight against malaria.
Sugary proteins that...
Stem cells and personalised therapies for cancer
Professor Alan Clarke, Director of the European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute at Cardiff University, outlines the aim to develop more personalised therapies for patients...
Behavioural Safety Past, Present & Future
Paul Bizzell, Operations Director at Ryder Marsh Safety Limited, explains the background to Behavioural Safety and briefs on current thinking about Safety Culture…
The actual origin...
Skaginn – Icelandic pioneers in Super Chilling
Driven by the ingenuity and innovational vision of its co-founder and now pioneer CEO, Skaginn's Super Chilling solutions offer a range of benefits. Through...
The growing need for innovation in biobanking
Senior Research Analyst for Frost & Sullivan Divyaa Ravishankar discusses the growing need for innovative products in the realm of bio-storage applications.
The concept of...
Kidney transplants – the gold standard treatment
Adnan Sharif, Consultant Nephrologist at University Hospitals Birmingham discusses kidney transplants and the impact it has on the patient and their quality of life.
Chronic...
New cancer research hub launched in Manchester
Cancer Research UK have today launched a new Lung Cancer Centre of Excellence that will bring together leading researchers from The University of Manchester and London.
Cancer...
How the zebrafish is driving regeneration research
Christopher L Antos, Group Leader at the DFG-Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden explains how Zebrafish research is a vital tool to help understand organ...
A stem cell solution for Parkinson’s?
Claire Bale, Communications Manager for Parkinson’s UK, highlights the latest thinking in stem cell research for the potential treatment of Parkinson’s.
Stem cells can develop...
The role of regenerative medicine in healthcare
Regenerative medicine and cell therapy can revolutionise healthcare. Kath Mackay and Michael Sullivan, Lead Technologists in Regenerative Medicine at the Technology Strategy Board outline the...
Research shows differences in cancer stem cells
Professor Alan Clarke, Director of the European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute gives an overview of how cancer stem cells differ from the conventional...
The birth of blood cells
Unravelling the mechanisms leading to the formation of blood progenitor and stem cells.
The continuous generation of blood cells throughout life relies on the existence...
Biobank Graz
The hub for biobanking in Europe.
Biobank Graz at Medical University of Graz, Austria, belongs to the largest repositories of human samples in Europe. It...
Smart Biobanking
Senior Research Analyst for Frost & Sullivan Divyaa Ravishankar discusses the growing need for innovative products in the realm of bio-storage applications.
The concept of...
Combating mental health
Journalist Tony Hall gives an overview of how the Cognitive Behaviour Treatment (CBT) is used within the armed forces to combat mental health issues.
In...
The digital transformation
Maia Beresford, Researcher at the New Local Government Network (NLGN) discusses the government’s ‘Digital Strategy’ and how local authorities should benefit.
In the UK 82%...