Reduction in neonatal mortality in 10 hospitals
New facilities and training in Malawi have reduced child mortality by one third in a year.
Visit to CERN
As part of the award for the Outstanding STEM Technician, Henry Rae recently visited the CERN institute in Switzerland.
Mini-AFTERc pilot trial
The Mini-AFTERc pilot trial led by Professor Gerry Humphris is to run in 4 units in Scotland to support breast cancer patients following treatment to reduce raised levels of recurrence fears.
16th Jan 18 – Submitting an application for the 2nd round of ScotGEM 2018 entry
Information on submitting an application for ScotGEM 2018 entry
12th Jan 18 – Interview date for the 2nd round of ScotGEM applications
For the second round of 2018 applications, the interview date is Wednesday 20th June 2018.
Visit to Westminster
As part of The Royal Society's Pairing Scheme, Dr Silvia Paracchini spent her week in Westminster between 4th and 7th December.
12th Dec 17 – Second round of ScotGEM applications
We are pleased to announce that there will now be a second round applications to ScotGEM for 2018 entry.
First Chances Foundation Event
On Wednesday 6th of December, Henry Rae, Mike Fearon and Fiona McKissock delivered interactive sessions in the First Chances Foundation event titled “World of Science” at Auchmuty High School Glenrothes.
ScotGEM announces 15 extra places
In a huge vote of confidence in the new ScotGEM programme Scottish Government yesterday announced funding of an additional 15 places.
4273pi Project
Senior Bioinformatician Ramon Fallon recently visited Dundee and Angus College Gardyne Campus and Webster High School, Kirriemuir as part of the 4273pi initiative to teach schools about bioinformatics