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Three researchers receive Dean's Bequest funding

Posted by on 20 December 2016 | Comments

Congratulations to Associate Professor Peter FineranAssociate Professor Keith Ireton and Dr Xochitl Morgan who have all had projects funded by the School of Biomedical Science's Dean's Bequest fund.

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Large cohort of Microbiology and Immunology students celebrate their graduation

Posted by on 19 December 2016 | Comments

Congratulations to all the current and former students of the department who had their degrees conferred on Saturday.

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Three staff receive awards at annual School of Biomedical Sciences ceremony

Posted by on 14 December 2016 | Comments

The 2016 achievements of staff of the School of Biomedical Sciences were recognised at the annual awards function last night, with three from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology receiving awards.

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McLellan Lab research uncovers the potential cause of cancer-related thrombosis

Posted by on 1 December 2016 | Comments

A study led by Associate Professor Alex McLellan and first-authored by PhD student Morad-Remy Muhsin has revealed that chemotherapy stimulates the release of tiny vesicles from the surface of cancer cells that cause blood to clot.

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Department 'Research Celebration' recognises top presentations and posters

Posted by on 1 December 2016 | Comments

The annual Department of Microbiology and Immunology Research Celebration, held last Friday, was an opportunity for staff, students and invited speakers to come together to share and discuss the exciting scientific research being produced by the department.

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