Athena_SWAN_logo_90x90   Athena SWAN award for ISTM Posted on 27 September 2013 The Institute of Science and Technology in Medicine is delighted to have been awarded a Bronze Department Award from Athena SWAN   "Epigenetics" publishes latest Keele research Posted on 27 September 2013 Research findings from the Keele Epigenetics and Rheumatology research groups have been published in the USA journal "Epigenetics". Nigel_Ratcliffe_lecture_Sept2013_90x90   Prof Nigel Ratcliffe opens 2013-14 Inaugural Lecture series Posted on 24 September 2013 Professor Nigel Ratcliffe, Head of the School of Pharmacy, gave the opening lecture in Keele University's programme of Inaugural Professorial Lectures 2013-14 ISTM_Away_Day_2013_Keele_Sustainability_Hub_IMG_4246_3018x1109_90x90   Biomedical Researchers Away Day Posted on 19 July 2013 Members of ISTM gathered for their annual Away Day on 19 July, to hear about the latest developments in research and plans for the future. keele710   Summer research experience for students Posted on 03 July 2013 During June and July 5 members of ISTM are hosting 8 undergraduates on laboratory placements so they can see for themselves what a career in science research entails. Poster_prize_Chris_Adams_90x90   Best Presentation Prize Posted on 01 August 2013 ISTM PhD student Chris Adams won the Journal of Materials Chemistry prize for 'Best Presentation on a Translational Topic' at a recent DTC conference. Saudi_students_experiments_in_rehabilitation_research_July2013_IMG_4232_90x90   Medical student links with Saudi Arabia Posted on 19 July 2013 Medical students from Saudi Arabia have spent 4 weeks visiting ISTM for research experience. biomagnetometer   Keele team builds new biomagnetometer Posted on 17 June 2013 ISTM's biomagnetics team has come up with a low cost solution to measure the properties of magnetic nanoparticle suspensions endocrinology society logo   Summer studentship from the Society for Endocrinology Posted on 25 June 2013 The Society for Endocrinology is supporting a Keele medical student, Rebecca Yates, to spend this summer in ISTM's labs working on a diabetes project. INSPIRE_2013_90x90   INSPIRE funded summer studentships at the School of Medicine Posted on 17 June 2013 The first round of summer studentships at the Keele School of Medicine was awarded under an INSPIRE grant supported by the Academy of Medical Sciences and Wellcome Trust. Volatile_Biomarkers_book_with_Prof_David_Smith_FRS_May2013_IMG_4066a_90x90   New Breath Analysis book Posted on 05 June 2013 Professor David Smith FRS has edited a new book on state-of-the-art breath analysis techniques. Nigel_Ratcliffe_90x90   Prof Ratcliffe appointed as Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Posted on 07 June 2013 Congratulations to Prof Nigel Ratcliffe on his appointment as a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB New_PET-CT_Scanner_May2013_90x90   Opening for PET CT Scanner Posted on 24 May 2013 A new PET/CT scanner has been purchased for use by University Hospital of North Staffordshire and Keele University researchers. MRC_Centenary_logo_90x90   Centenary Award Recipients Announced Posted on 22 May 2013 Following two competitions, four members of ISTM have received funding for their medical research ideas from the MRC Centenary Award Prof_Pat_Black_Inaugural_lecture_14May2013_90x90   From Pupil to Professor - inaugural lecture by Prof Pat Black Posted on 14 May 2013 Patricia Black, Professor of Pharmacy Professional Development and Education gave the latest lecture in Keele's programme of Inaugural Professorial Lectures.   Working to restore hearing Posted on 14 May 2013 Dr Dave Furness gave a talk to the London Evening meeting of the British Society of Audiology. keele744   Statin therapy may reduce risk of osteoarthritis Posted on 29 May 2013 Regular use of cholesterol-lowering medicines calledstatins may reduce a person's chances of developing the degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis Alicia_El_Haj_portrait_90x90   Royal Society Wolfson Merit Award for Prof Alicia El Haj Posted on 01 May 2013 Prof Alicia El Haj, Director of the Research Institute of Science & Technology in Medicine, has received the prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award. Keele-002372-09   NIHR funding for Keele's Research Design Service Posted on 24 May 2013 National Institute for Health Research funding for Keele University's Research Design Service has been guarranteed for another five years MRC_biomedical_picture_of_the_day_90x90   World Malaria Day 'Biomedical Photo of the Day' Posted on 26 April 2013 An image of a mosquito pupa taken from a recent paper by Prof Paul Eggleston and colleagues was chosen by the MRC as its Biomedical Photo of the Day for World Malaria Day on 25th April. Prof_Simon_Davies_receiving_medal_atNKSCM2013_90x90   International Medal for Prof Simon Davies Posted on 26 April 2013 Professor Simon Davies has been awarded the National Kidney Foundation's 2013 International Distinguished Medal, at its Spring Meeting in Orlando. ISTM_Symposium_poster_winners_2013_IMG_3972_90x90   Postgraduate Symposium 2013 Posted on 19 April 2013 Over 100 ISTM research students and their supervisors gathered for their annual Reasearch Symposium and Poster Prizes Bill_Farrell_and_samples_90x90   Major new grant for epigenetics study Posted on 09 April 2013 The Haywood Rheumatism Research & Development Foundation has awarded a three year grant to a partnership of Keele biomedical researchers and local consultants 03_KeelePG_0024-HR   Congratulations to ISTM members on their promotions Posted on 18 March 2013 Two members of ISTM have been promoted in recognition of their success in research and teaching keele710   INSPIRE grant encourages students to consider research Posted on 15 February 2013 Keele School of Medicine has been awarded a two year INSPIRE grant to engage medical students with basic/clinical research and encourage them to consider research careers Karen_Walker_Dave_Furness_new_EM_Unit_fume_cupboards_Jan2013_IMG_3659_90x90   New fume cupboards in Keele’s EM Unit Posted on 05 February 2013 Two brand new fume cupboards have been installed at Keele's Electron Microscope Unit. Dave_Furness_and_Sandy_Stewart_presentation_Jan2013_90x90   Grand Charity support for Age-related Hearing Loss research Posted on 29 January 2013 A cheque was presented to Dr David Furness on behalf of the Freemason's Grand Charity, to support his stem cell work to combat age-related hearing loss. Profs_Shaughn_OBrien_Phil_Baker_GHRC_June2012_d_90x90   IMPROvED pregnancy outcomes by early detection Posted on 04 January 2013 Two Keele Professors are playing an important part in the IMproved Pregnancy Outcomes by Early Detection (IMPROvED) consortium, pioneering personalised medicine to identify blood-borne biomarkers for pre-eclampsia. Magazine clipart   Journal Cover Image for Dr Divya Chari and Dr Stuart Jenkins Posted on 23 July 2013 A recent publication from Dr Divya Chari's laboratory has made the cover of the journal Nanolife.   New mosquito facility marks next step in fight against malaria Posted on 22 July 2013 Academics from Keele University and the Institut de Recherche des Sciences de la Santé (IRSS), Centre Muraz in Burkina Faso have launched a ground-breaking new research facility in West Africa. Divya_Chari_2012_bw_90x90   BBSRC grant for magnetic nanoparticle gene delivery project Posted on 29 January 2013 Keele neuroscientists Divya Chari and David Furness have been awarded a grant of over £300,000 by BBSRC to support their latest project