News 2014
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