Online Distance Learning Offer Holder e-Zine March 2012
Stem cell study boosts MND research!
Cell production could help liver disease!!
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New home for world-leading Institute
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Welcome, This e-Zine is designed for students who have an offer with the University of Edinburgh-College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, to provide you with the latest College updates as well as further details on your journey to the University.
Well, I hope I’m not the only person who thinks that this year is going very quickly! So the whole admissions team appreciate that time is very important to you all, and we are doing are very best to respond to your queries as soon as possible. There have been some very exciting developments in the college with research into stem cell studies for MND as well as a £3m Cystic Fibrosis trial, which you can read more about in this issue. I hope your preparations to begin your studies are progressing well, and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best wishes, Barry Connolly Customer Relationship Manager Barry.Connolly@ed.ac.uk
Latest College News
Stem cell study boosts MND research A breakthrough using cutting-edge stem cell research could speed up the discovery of new treatments for motor neurone disease (MND). The international research team has created motor neurones using skin cells from a patient with an inherited form of MND. Read More
£3m cystic fibrosis trial begins Edinburgh researchers are to take part in a ground breaking gene therapy trial for cystic fibrosis (CF). One hundred and thirty adults and children with CF will take part in the largest trial of its type yet, coordinated by the UK Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy Consortium (GTC). The trial will be funded by a £3.1 million grant from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the Medical Research Council (MRC). Read More
New home for world-leading Institute Scientists at a new £60 million institute are to tackle challenges such as how to feed the world’s growing population.
Researchers from The Roslin Institute at the University have taken up residence in a new purpose purpose-built centre with partners from the SAC (Scottish Agricultural College). Read More
Latest College News
New postgraduate programmes The College is recruiting to seven new postgraduate programmes for 2012-13, expanding its already extensive portfolio of taught Masters, Diplomas and Certificates to 39 programmes. Read More Cell production could help liver disease
Zebrafish aid motor neurone research
University scientists have shed light on how the liver repairs itself with research that could help develop drugs to treat liver disease.
The quest for treatments for motor neurone disease, spinal cord injury and strokes could be helped by new research that shows how key cells are produced. University scientists have been able to manipulate the production of motor neurones - which control all muscle activity - in zebrafish. Zebrafish are important in helping scientists understand how motor neurones are produced, because unlike mammals, they are able to create new motor neurones as adults. Read More
The researchers from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre for Regenerative Medicine have discovered how to enhance the production of key cells needed to repair damaged liver tissue. The study could help heal livers affected by diseases such as cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis. Read More
Student Blogs Follow the College’s student ambassadors and their experiences at the University of Edinburgh:
http://explorecmvm.blogspot.com Callum Johnstone Current PhD student studying aspects of Dementia. Follow his blog at: http://callumjohnston.blogspot.com/ Xin Ma Current PhD student studying causes of Alzheimer's disease.Follow her blog at: http://florazgnd.blogspot.com/
Vicky Young Current PhD student, studying reproductive health http://edinburghphdstudent.wordpress.com/
Xiying Yang Current MSc student in Biomedical Sciences. Follow her blog at: http://yangxiying.blogspot.com/
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Facebook We have three communities where we encourage offer holders to speak to each other online. Twitter Keep up to date with the latest news from the Postgraduate Office Blogs A sneak peak of postgraduate life from our student bloggers E-zines View our latest E-zines featuring key information for applicants. YouTube We have our own feature page and are adding films all the time. Online events Instructions on how to log in to our virtual drop-in sessions. Google Group Join our Google Group to leave feedback on the applications process and be in with a chance of winning a ÂŁ25 Amazon Voucher
Virtual Drop-in Sessions We will be hosting Virtual Drop-in Sessions throughout the year. All you need to take part is a computer with headphones and broadband internet connection. These live-chat online sessions are perfect for those who: • Can't attend the on-campus Open Day • Want to ask general questions about Masters/Dip/Cert programmes or PhD study • General Admissions Drop-in Session
Our Virtual Drop-in Sessions give you the chance to ask our admissions team anything about the application process for our Masters, research and online distance learning programmes. In addition to College events, there are also several other drop-in sessions between March and May, covering topics from funding to accommodation. Participate in College Postgraduate drop-in session on 26th April between 15:00 and 17:00 GMT+1 Participate in College Postgraduate drop-in session on 23rd May between 15:00 and 17:00 GMT+1 Find out more about online events at the University Instructions on logging into our online events here
Have your research proposal published in the next issue! Interested in sharing your research ideas before you begin your programme with future academic colleagues? Send us a brief outline of your research proposal and we will publish it in next month’s e-zine. This will give you the opportunity to interact in academic debate with future colleagues before your programme begins, and perhaps share ideas or appropriate research methodologies?
If you would like your proposal in next month’s e-zine, please contact Barry Connolly at: Barry.Connolly@ed.ac.uk
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Contact Details If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate To contact us at: Postgraduate Office College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine The University of Edinburgh The Chancellor's Building 49 Little France Crescent Edinburgh EH16 4SB Tel: +44(0)131 242 6460/6461 Email:mvmpg@ed.ac.uk
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