An archive of IGMM News from 2014 Child blindness research highlighted in the media Researchers identify genetic changes linked to coloboma: January 2014 Metal implants may cut chemotherapy side effects Researchers at the MRC IGMM identify a new possible way of treating tumours: February 2014 New Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellows Congratulations to University of Edinburgh Staff: March 2014 Congratulations to Dr Paul Brennan ECRC Researcher awarded the Lancet Prize 2014: March 2014 Welcome to Professor Tim Aitman Appointed Chair of Molecular Pathology and Genetics: March 2014 Scientists trace ‘bad’ fat back to its roots This important discovery can help us learn more about fat and it's health consequences: March 2014 New maps for navigating the genome unveiled by scientists Our genome holds the code for creating a fantastic diversity of cell types: March 2014 New Science Insights work experience programme IGMM helps launch a new initiative for High School Students: April 2014 Imaging Innovation in Drug Discovery ECRC Scientist is published in prestigious "Nature Reviews Cancer": April 2014 Causes of depression in spotlight with £4.7m funding boost The University of Edinburgh has been awarded £4.7million from the Wellcome Trust: May 2014 Athena SWAN bronze award Edinburgh Clinical Medical School gains Athena Swan Bronze status: May 2014 Dr Asier Unciti-Broceta's Research: ACS Editors' Choice ECRC Researcher's recent paper is commended: June 2014 Professor Andrew Jackson elected as Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences MRC HGU Programme Leader elected as Fellow: May 2014 Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship Award Awarded to Dr Shipra Bhatia of the MRC HGU at the IGMM: May 2014 Professor Bickmore elected as next President of The Genetics Society The Head of the Chromosomes and Gene Expression Section of the MRC Human Genetics Unit at the IGMM, has been elected as the next President of The Genetics Society: May 2014 Commendation in Edinburgh BioQuarter Innovation Competition PhD Student Craig Fraser awarded a Commendation in the 2014 Edinburgh BioQuarter Innovation Competition: June 2014 I’m a Scientist, get me out of here! PhD student Lucy Remnant will be taking part in the 'Proteins Zone' of the June 2014 'I'm a Scientist, get me out of here!: June 2014 Broughton High School Partnership: Celebration of Achievement IGMM Scientist presents awards to pupils for Biology, Chemistry and Physics: June 2014 RSE/CRF Biomedical Personal Research Fellowship Award Dr Shipra Bhatia from the MRC Human Genetics Unit at the IGMM has been awarded a five year Fellowship: June 2014 10th anniversary of the NC3Rs Researchers visit the House of Lords to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the NC3Rs: July 2014 Sunshine vitamin ups bowel cancer survival Early research from the ECRC suggests vitamin D may help boost bowel cancer survival: July 2014 Professor David Cameron is Scottish Cancer Research Champion For the first time in Scotland, cancer has a single research clinical lead: July 2014 Chancellor's Award for Professor Margaret Frame Professor Frame praised for innovation, relevance, creativity and personal dedication: September 2014 Researcher wins Special Jury Prize at Edinburgh International Film Festival Raffaele Ottaviano co-directs Short Film Coral Red: September 2014 Young Scientist Award PhD candidate Girish Mali awarded a Young Scientist Award at Tsukuba Global Science Week: October 2014 ‘Pathology in Action: Disease, Dissection and Diagnosis’ schools event: Event held at the IGMM for National Pathology Week and International Pathology Day: November 2014 Immune fault linked to disease Scientists from the IGMM discover new things about gene mutations: November 2014 Study reveals effects on body mass index of gene linked to heavy smoking Collaboration between the University of Bristol and IGMM researchers: December 2014 Gene Relocation MRC Human Genetics Unit scientists have discovered what it takes to change the location of a gene inside of the cell nucleus: December 2014 Research excellence and national assessment (REF2014) results The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine’s reputation has been affirmed: December 2014 A successful year for the IGMM Directors and researchers can celebrate their achievements in 2014: December 2014 Awards, Fellowships and Promotions 2014 2014 has been a successful year for the Directors and researchers of the IGMM: December 2014 This article was published on 2024-06-21
