A former PhD student supported by the BRC is celebrating after securing a permanent lecturer position at Newcastle University. Laura Haigh, who was a BRC trainee, joins the University as a lecturer in human nutrition and dietetics. Laura was the lead specialist dietitian in the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, contributing to the […]
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30 January 2023
Event: Rising to the challenge of defining Multiple Long-Term Conditions
Booking is now open for a free, virtual event that brings together some of the UK’s leading researchers on multiple long-term conditions (MLTC). The UK MLTC Symposium 2023: Rising to the challenge of defining Multiple Long-Term Conditions takes place on Thursday 9th March 2023 from 14:00 -17:00. It offers an excellent opportunity to hear from […]
25 January 2023
Researchers identify how HIV and hepatitis drug harms the kidneys
Researchers have identified how a drug commonly used to treat HIV and hepatitis causes kidney disease and kidney injury. Researchers from Newcastle contributed to a paper, which has identified how a drug commonly used to treat HIV and hepatitis causes kidney disease and kidney injury – which could potentially help in the development of better […]
23 January 2023
Double delight as researchers appointed to new UK Young Academy
Two talented academics are among the first members of the new UK Young Academy – a network of early career researchers tackling local and global issues to help promote meaningful change. As part of the first cohort of 67 members, announced by UK and Ireland National Academies, Dr Christopher Stewart and Dr Amy Vincent will […]
17 January 2023
Spotlight on NIHR BioResource Centre in new podcast
A new podcast episode gives listeners an insight into the fascinating work of the genetic library at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) BioResource Centre in Newcastle – with an interview with its manager Emma Raine. Emma manages the NIHR BioResource centre, which supports research through a library of patient data from […]
16 January 2023
Newcastle scientist named as gastroenterology ‘rising star’
A Newcastle researcher has been named as one of the most promising, emerging scientists in Europe for his work in the field of gastroenterology. Chris Lamb has been named as a Rising Star 2023 by United European Gastroenterology (UEG), the leading non-profit organisation for excellence in digestive health in Europe. Chris is a Clinical Senior […]