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Dr Oana Dobre has been awarded a High Polymer Research Group (HPRG) Bursary to attend the 64th HPRG Meeting, entitled “Polymers for an increasingly challenging world”, taking place from 26–30 April 2026 in Cheshire, UK. The HPRG Meeting is a prestigious, invitation‑only conference that brings together leading academic researchers and industrial scientists to discuss cutting‑edge …
Dr Carsten Schulte has been awarded a prestigious AMS Springboard Award, supporting the establishment and expansion of a new research programme focused on glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive primary brain tumour in adults. Glioblastoma currently has no cure, with a median survival time of just 12–18 months, underlining the urgent need for novel and …
Huge congratulations to Merna Maung on receiving a special commendation at the University of Glasgow Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Awards. A fantastic achievement and a testament to the impact of her work; very well deserved!
The HEALIKICK consortium held its final in‑person meeting on 26th March 2026 at the Ingliston Country Club & Hotel, bringing together partners from across Europe to review progress, celebrate achievements, and reflect on the project’s scientific and translational impact. The day opened with networking and a welcome from the University of Glasgow, followed by talks from invited …
We are delighted to celebrate the success of Dr Miguel Pineda, who has been awarded a highly competitive Arthritis UK Early Detection and Targeted Treatment Grant. This three‑year project will pioneer a new, rapid, and precise method for identifying the specific type of inflammation present in arthritis—helping clinicians move beyond today’s trial‑and‑error approach to treatment. …
The 6th International Society for Mechanobiology (ISMB) Meeting — and the first ever to be held in Europe — is fast approaching. 📅 12th–16th July 2026 📍 Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow Held within Synergy for Science (SynSci26), the meeting will bring together communities across mechanobiology, biophysics, physiology, engineering biology, imaging, and beyond. Scientific Themes …