Press office news tagged research
Plymouth dementia scientist bound for Vienna conference
Plymouth University news: The 13th International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases in Vienna will see Dr Oleg Anichtchik from the University of Plymouth present his work
Minute’s silence marks the start of Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Plymouth University news: Scientists and staff from Europe's leading research centre into low grade brain tumours at the University of Plymouth mark a minute's silence for the start of Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Epilepsy app team shortlisted for top medical award
Plymouth University news: An app developed to help those with epilepsy self-monitor their condition has been shortlisted for a prestigious national medical award
New research to help combat diabetic foot condition
University of Plymouth news: Vasileios Lepesis, Lecturer in Podiatry, is conducting a study into whether manual therapy in the foot and ankle could lower the chances of people with diabetes developing foot ulcers.
Funds raised for world-leading Huntington’s disease research
Plymouth University news: World-leading research into a cure for Huntington's disease at the University of Plymouth has received a significant boost thanks to local fundraising supported by matched funding
"Taking part in MS study has changed my life"
University of Plymouth news: Sally Morgan, whose MS had rendered her sedentary for the past seven years, has praised a standing frame intervention in a University of Plymouth study for helping to change her life.
Funding for study which could lead to new drug treatment for dementia diseases
Plymouth University news: New research at the University of Plymouth could lead to hope for those with dementia diseases such as Parkinson's and Huntington's, thanks to support from charity BRACE
Fathers face negative bias over quest for work-life balance, study suggests
Fathers face ‘forfeits’ when applying for part-time employment and in the workplace, with questions over their commitment and suspicion regarding their quest for a work-life balance, according to a study by the University of Plymouth
International survey on the use of zebrafish in research highlights opportunities for refinement
Plymouth University news: The largest survey on the use of zebrafish in research leads to better understanding of common practices and areas for refinement
Encouraging signs for potential new antibiotic
Plymouth University news: A study led by the University of Plymouth demonstrates for the first time that epidermicin could be a viable alternative to existing antimicrobial agents
GWave tests new device in COAST Lab
Plymouth University news: US-based marine renewable technology firm GWave is putting its technology through tests at the COAST Lab in the Marine Building
Computer music researcher invited to speak at the Royal Institution of Great Britain
Plymouth University news: Eduardo Miranda, Professor of Computer Music whose research aims to unlock the secrets of the mind through music, has been invited to address patrons and supporters of the Royal Institution of Great Britain