2019

Professor Jeffrey Pollard has collaborated on a key publication which offers greater understanding of how cancer spreads throughout the human body and documents new research developments which may lead to more targeted treatments.

Fiona presented a very exciting plan with the support of the CMVM, for the development of a new passage in Tommy’s research.

MRC Centre for Reproductive Health are sad to share news that the Centre’s much valued colleague, Robin Sellar has passed away after a long illness.

The Centre for Reproductive Health (CRH)’s Professor Fiona Denison and her maternal health team recently appeared on BBC Breakfast showcasing the multidisciplinary care they offer to women carrying too much weight during pregnancy.

Fiona Denison, Professor of Translational Obstetrics at the University’s MRC Centre for Reproductive Health successfully led a 3 day workshop in Kampala, Uganda from 27 – 29 May resulting in 3 promising maternal health projects in the region.

Clinical trials testing the effectiveness of the male contraceptive gel, ‘NEST/T’ began on 22 June 2019.

The Medical Research Council’s (MRC) Festival of Medical Research took place around the UK and Africa from 13-23 June 2019, an initiative where MRC-funded units, centres and institutes showcased their work through events and activities.

Students, staff and recent graduates have been recognised in the University’s innovation awards.

Agi Swierczak is the artist who designed the cover that was accepted by the journal.

A cleverly constructed eight minute video has been created to showcase the knowledge and new protocols developed by the COST Action Mye-EUNITER team over the last four years.

Science Minister announces first wave of Future Leaders Fellowships, helping researchers and innovators become world-leaders in their fields.

MRC CRH’s Professor Colin Duncan appeared on the panel for this Progress Educational Trust event, which took place earlier this year.

CRH’s Roseanne Rosario has been selected to feature in one of the Wellbeing of Women videos created for their website.

As part of this year’s EISF, Professor and Professor Andrew Horne (CRH) and Philippa Saunders (CIR) led a roundtable discussion and extensive Q and A with members of the public focusing on the health condition endometriosis.

Professor Hilary Critchley has the great honour of featuring in a new multi-media exhibition at RSE, featuring some of the country’s leading scientists.

A group of researchers from CRH ran an interactive stand on 19 and 20 April at National Museum of Scotland, as part of 2019’s Edinburgh International Science Festival.

Wellbeing of Women has been funding high-quality research into women’s reproductive health for over 50 years.

Scientists have identified key changes in immune cells within cancerous tumours that could help improve the development of treatments.

These comments follow from a study published in US publication (Science) which highlighted the first live birth of a primate following transplantation of prepubertal testicular tissue.

In partnership with Endometriosis UK, Standard Life wants to shine a light on this invisible illness that affects 1 in 10 women.

Professor Jane Norman, from MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, received the Naftolin award for mentorship at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI), which was held from March 12th to March 16th in Paris.

Kirsten Wilson, a PhD student at MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, won a silver Giant Panda Global 2018 Award in the category ‘Promising Young Scientist of the Year’ for her work on non-invasive reproductive studies of giant pandas.

CRH attended the MRC Scottish showcase at Scottish Parliament on 6 February 2019, along with eight other MRC Scottish Centres, to highlight the vital work we do into fertility preservation in young cancer patients and research into obesity in pregnancy.

FLIER Programme Launch.

Couples in Edinburgh and Manchester are being invited to take part in a ground-breaking international study trialling a new form of male contraception.

The World Endometriosis Society (WES) advances evidence-based standards and innovations for education, advocacy, clinical care, and research in endometriosis and related disorders to improve the lives of all affected women and their families.

CRH had a great presence at the Fertility 2019 conference in Birmingham, from 2-5 January.