News tagged with: news, research

Medical Research Council funds development of new strategies to treat and prevent Hepatitis C virus infection

Plymouth University news: Together with colleagues from the University of Oxford, Plymouth scientists are investigating new strategies for the treatment and prevention of Hepatitis C virus infection, thanks to funding from the Medical Research Council
13 January 2017
Rural dementia – we need to talk

Plymouth University news; Plymouth University has carried out the first research into dementia in farming and the countryside, and this pilot study has highlighted areas of concern and suggested recommendations
11 January 2017
Physicists awarded funding to enhance our understanding of the universe

Plymouth University news: Theoretical physicists from the University of Plymouth have been awarded a Consolidated Grant from the Science and Technology Facilities Council to enhance our understanding of the world and the universe that surrounds us
10 January 2017
Landmark global scale study reveals potential future impact of Ocean Acidification on species’ distribution

Plymouth University news: Ocean Acidification and the extent to which marine species are able to deal with low pH levels in the seas, could have a significant influence on shifting the distribution of marine animals in response to climate warming.
9 January 2017
China collaboration emphasises growing international reputation for Plymouth dental school

Plymouth University news: The signing of a collaboration agreement with the fourth Chinese institution in a year emphasises the growing international reputation Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry has for dental research excellence
6 January 2017
Academic to address International Surfing Symposium in Australia

Plymouth University news: A leading sustainability and surfing researcher has been invited to deliver a keynote address at the 2017 International Surfing Symposium on Australia’s Gold Coast
22 December 2016
Study explores vets’ attitudes towards treatment of wild animals

Plymouth University news: Veterinary practices could be treating increasing numbers of wildlife casualties while facing significant restrictions in terms of cost, knowledge and facilities, according to new research by the University of Plymouth
20 December 2016
Initiative designed to bring health and social care professionals and patients and public together

The University of Plymouth and The Health Foundation have joined forces to provide tools to help the medical profession and patients work together more effectively, to the benefit of improved care and the NHS.
19 December 2016
Brain Tumour Research Christmas tree campaign offers hope

Plymouth University news: Research into brain tumours at Plymouth University receives a boost from charity Brain Tumour Research's Christmas Hope Tree
15 December 2016
Funding to support investigation in to new treatments for malnourished children

Plymouth University news: An international research fund led by the Medical Research Council has awarded funding to a group including researchers from Plymouth University, to find new treatments for severely malnourished children
15 December 2016
Could co-infection with other viruses detrimentally affect the survival of those with Ebola virus?

Plymouth University news: Why did some people display the symptoms of Ebola yet not have the virus, and does infection by other viruses affect survival from the disease?
13 December 2016
Plymouth University role in international stem cell conference

Plymouth University news: Stem cell research experts from Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry have played a role in an international stem cell conference in Paris
13 December 2016