A human egg looks nothing like a human: Professor Shankar Srinivas on 'Made The Same Way' Podcast
31 March 2023
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Professor Shankar Srinivas and hip-hop artist Aubz discuss human developmental biology on 'Made the Same Way', a new podcast series from HDBI, Reform Radio and The Gurdon Institute.
Tribute to Sir Wilfrid Le Gros Clark FRS displayed in Sherrington
24 March 2023
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The bronze portrait bust created by Sir Jacob Epstein was originally presented to the Department of Human Anatomy to mark the occasion of Sir Wilfrid Le Gros Clark's silver jubilee as Dr Lee's Professor of Anatomy.
Can humans hibernate?
20 March 2023
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Illuminating new TEDx Talk from Professor of Sleep Physiology Vladyslav Vyazovskiy
Professor Dame Frances Ashcroft to receive Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science
17 March 2023
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The Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science recognises women scientists with a stellar record of research accomplishments who also have made significant contributions to mentoring other women in science.
Professor Sir Chris Whitty brings greater understanding of epidemics to Oxford
14 March 2023
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Chief Medical Officer of England Professor Sir Chris Whitty KCB FMedSci delivers the Sherrington Prize Lecture: Public Understanding of Science to an audience of Oxford staff and students.
Annie Park to advance our understanding of how the brain encodes reward with new Wellcome Trust Award
13 March 2023
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Congratulations are in order for Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Annie Park who has been awarded a prestigious Wellcome Early-Career Award.
New insights into chemogenetic designer drugs to enhance our study of behaviour
10 March 2023
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A collaborative team of researchers in DPAG and Pharmacology led by Dr Lukas Krone have uncovered striking new data demonstrating that two widely used designer drugs used to turn populations of neurons on and off in the brain cause unexpected effects on sleep. These results demonstrate a critical need to improve chemogenetic approaches in behavioural studies.
Unlocking the Secrets of cAMP Signalling in the Heart: A Pathway to Targeted Therapeutics
9 March 2023
Cardiac Theme Postdoctoral Publication Research
A new Zaccolo group study has revealed key new insights into the role of cAMP signalling in both healthy and disease settings within the heart. They have identified new cAMP nanodomains in cardiac muscle cells that have far reaching implications for the treatment of heart disease.
Key exosome subtype in cancer progression identified
8 March 2023
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Collaborative work from DPAG and Oncology researchers has revealed a potential new pathway to block the production of a specific group of exosomes made in the cell’s recycling system that can promote the growth of cancerous tumours.
Physiological Society award to support prestigious CAJAL course for Raffaele Sarnataro
2 March 2023
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Congratulations are in order for Dr Raffaele Sarnataro who has been awarded a Professional Development Award by The Physiological Society. The award will support Dr Sarnataro’s selected participation on the Experimental Neuroscience Bootcamp 2023 delivered by the CAJAL Advanced Neuroscience Training Programme.
Armin Lak appointed Associate Professor of Integrative Neuroscience
24 February 2023
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The post is in association with a Tutorial Fellowship at St John's College.
Professor Dino Giussani delivers the GL Brown Prize Lecture
10 February 2023
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The GL Brown Prize Lecture series from The Physiological Society is aimed at an early career audience to stimulate an interest in physiology.
Inaugural Fellowship to Charmaine Lang paves the way to improved human models for Parkinson's drug discovery
3 February 2023
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Congratulations are in order for Departmental Research Lecturer Dr Charmaine Lang who has been awarded the first jointly funded Senior Research Fellowship from Parkinson’s UK and Rosetrees Trust. With this award, Dr Lang will develop complex new induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models that target the interaction between dopamine neurons and astrocytes in the brain and how these fail in the context of Parkinson's.
New blood test from DPAG cardiac researchers could save lives of heart attack victims
31 January 2023
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Researchers from the Herring group have developed a blood test that measures stress hormone levels after heart attacks. The test – costing just £10 – could ensure patients receive timely life-saving treatment.
Mootaz Salman set to target new treatments for stroke
25 January 2023
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The Chief Scientist Office of the Government of Scotland has awarded a collaborative grant of £298,966 to Dr Mootaz Salman to seek new therapeutic avenues to treat stroke.
Gero Miesenböck awarded 2023 Japan Prize
24 January 2023
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Congratulations are in order for Professor Gero Miesenböck, who has been awarded the 2023 Japan Prize in the field of Life Sciences, together with Professor Karl Deisseroth, for pioneering work in the field of optogenetics.
Mootaz Salman receives prestigious science award from Iraq
19 January 2023
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Congratulations are in order for Dr Mootaz Salman, who has received the National Medal of Distinctive Scientific Achievement by the Government of Iraq.
Professor Denis Noble awarded the Lomonosov Gold Medal
12 January 2023
The Russian Academy of Sciences has awarded its highest accolade, the Lomonosov Gold Medal, to Emeritus Professor Denis Noble CBE, FRS.
Professor Dame Frances Ashcroft awarded the Manpei Suzuki International Prize for Diabetes Research
12 January 2023
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The 2022 Manpei Suzuki International Prize for Diabetes Research recognises original and excellent achievements in diabetes research. Professor Ashcroft is the first women to win in the 15 years this prestigious Prize has been awarded.
Inaugural winners of the DPAG Prize for Public Engagement with Research announced
11 January 2023
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Congratulations are in order for the winners Katherine Brimblecombe and Anna Kordala, and also to Jéssica Luiz and Andia Redpath who were highly commended for their outreach and public engagement work.