University of Glasgow researchers to lead new national influenza virus toolkit
The national virology asset will be developed in partnership with the MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit at the University of Dundee, and the MRC Human Immunology Unit at the University of Oxford.
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UWS anti-superbug research boosted
A global drive - led by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) – to tackle a drug-resistant superbug, Acinetobacter baumannii prevalent in developing countries, has received additional funding.
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Glasgow scientists set to benefit from £12 million boost from Cancer Research UK
The £12 million will be used to accelerate work into diagnosing and treating cancers which are among the most prevalent in Scotland, including bowel cancer, mesothelioma, liver cancer and brain tumours.
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Strathclyde study shows care homes reliant on agency staff more than twice as likely to spread COVID-19
The study which used a hybrid modelling approach showed that care homes that rely heavily on agency staff may be two-and-a-half times more likely to spread COVID-19 to their residents.
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UWS unveil new tech in fight against Covid-19
Pioneering Artificial Intelligence technology, developed by experts at University of the West of Scotland, is capable of accurately diagnosing Covid-19 in just a few minutes compared to a PCR test which typically takes around 2-hours.
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GCU professor claims HIV transmission could be “virtually eliminated”
Professor of Sexual Health and HIV Claudia Estcourt has featured in The Times newspaper explaining how we can stop the Scottish spread of HIV in eight years.
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University of Glasgow research reveals fundamental changes in the Omicron variant
Research at the University of Glasgow has revealed fundamental changes that are likely to be important for Omicron spread and disease.
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UWS Dementia research strengthened with new funding
New funding from RS Macdonald Charitable Trust will create opportunities for UWS researchers, particularly early career researchers and those new to dementia research.
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