Tag Archives: Medical Research Council

Professor Massimo Palmarini Steps Down as Director of CVR, Professor Emma Thomson Named Interim Director

(IN BRIEF) After over a decade of leading the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), Professor Massimo Palmarini is stepping down as Director to take on the role of Head of Viroscience at Erasmus University Medical Centre in … Read the full press release

GEMINI Study Identifies Genetic Links to Multimorbidity, Offering New Pathways for Prevention and Treatment

(IN BRIEF) The GEMINI study, the largest of its kind, has revealed significant genetic overlaps in 72 long-term health conditions related to aging. Conducted by the University of Exeter Medical School and funded by the Medical Research Council and the … Read the full press release

Taller Height During Lifetime Associated with Reduced Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke, University of Bristol-Led Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A recent study led by the University of Bristol suggests that individuals who are taller during their lifetime may have a reduced risk of developing heart disease and stroke in later life. The research analyzed height and genetic … Read the full press release

Groundbreaking Whole-Body Scanning Study by UK Biobank Enters Second Phase

(IN BRIEF) UK Biobank has entered the second stage of its whole-body scanning study, where 60,000 volunteers will be re-scanned to analyze changes that have occurred since their initial scans. The study, conducted in collaboration with organizations such as the … Read the full press release