Latest IRR news New spinout Trogenix unveils revolutionary cancer treatment platform A new University of Edinburgh spinout Trogenix has unveiled a novel technology platform that promises unprecedented precision in targeting aggressive cancers, starting with brain cancer. Medical abortions effective from very early stages of pregnancy A new study has found that medical abortions are safe and effective even before a pregnancy is detected by ultrasound. Cell ageing in one organ can snowball into multi-organ failure The ageing and failure of cells that occurs when one part of the body is damaged can spread to other organs, a study suggests. Doors Open Day 2024 On 28 September 2024, we opened our doors to the public for our very first Doors Open Day. New Co-Directors of the Centre for Regenerative Medicine Professor Anna Williams and Professor Tilo Kunath have been appointed as Co-Directors of the Centre for Regenerative Medicine. Can SGLT2 inhibitors help Covid-19 patients? Insights from the WHO’s REACT Working Group Meta-Analysis Drugs normally used to treat chronic conditions have been found to make no difference in treating seriously ill Covid-19 patients, according to an analysis of multiple trials. Immune system insights could lead to better treatments for children New findings on how children's immune cells react when presenting to hospital with fever could lead to better treatments for a range of illnesses. New hub to boost lung infection treatments Multidisciplinary IRR-based partnership MicroTex has received funding to fight infectious and inflammatory lung disease. Specialised sensory cell structures could be key to improved liver transplant success A new study has found liver transplant complications could be reduced by using drug treatments to preserve a specialised cell organelle. Postdoc Appreciation Week 2024 The National Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW), which aims to celebrate the fantastic work that postdoctoral researchers do within the University community, took place between the 16-20 September this year. CIR Spin-out company reaches the finals in the Converge Challenge competition An innovative spin-out company developing medical diagnostics for inflammatory diseases has reached the finals of this year’s Converge Challenge competition. Lucy Doyle awarded Sir William Darling Memorial Prize PhD student Lucy Doyle has been awarded the Sir William Darling Memorial Prize 2024 as part of the University of Edinburgh’s Welcome Ceremony. Technician Week 2024 Last week (2-6 September) we participated in Technician Week 2024 as part of the University-wide programme to celebrate the hard work and vital contributions of our technicians. New drug for ectopic pregnancy to begin trial Centre for Reproductive Health researchers are contributing to a trial of a new drug for the treatment of ectopic pregnancy. The drug could help hundreds of women every year avoid emergency surgery. Dr Chelsea Morroni awarded prestigious NIHR Global Health Professorship Dr Chelsea Morroni is one of seven researchers to be awarded a 2024 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Research Professorship, and the first in Scotland to receive this prestigious funding. IRR celebrates early career research excellence The Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) celebrated Early Career researchers at its first annual symposium. IRR researchers named in King's Birthday Honours Professor Moira Whyte and Dr Jasmin Paris have been named among those in the King's Birthday Honours IRR Welcomes new Chancellor's Fellows 2024 The Institute for Regeneration and Repair have welcomed three new Group Leaders who have been awarded one of the University of Edinburgh’s prestigious Chancellor's Fellowships. CMVM Inaugural lectures: Skin Showcase IRR's Richard Weller among three CMVM researchers to give inaugural lectures in the Skin showcase event Modern Apprentice Programme at IRR Scott Sutherland and Kelly Douglas share how Modern Apprenticeships have been a rewarding opportunity for the IRR. Liver study pinpoints cell that helps healing process A type of cell responsible for repairing damaged liver tissue has been uncovered for the first time by Institute scientists. Hilary Critchley new Chair for Wellbeing of Women Wellbeing of Women has appointed IRR PI Professor Hilary Critchley as its new Research Advisory Committee Chair. Positive trial results for inflammation drug Biotechnology spinout company Kynos Therapeutics has announced positive results from its first in-human phase I trial of its lead drug candidate, KNS366 IRR researchers leading national centre to tackle rare lung diseases A £9.4 million collaborative research centre will accelerate improved tests, treatments and potentially cures for thousands of people living with rare respiratory diseases. Sally Lowell receives Wolpert Medal Professor Sally Lowell has been awarded the 2024 Wolpert Medal by the British Society for Developmental Biology (BSDB). CIR colleagues elected to Royal Society of Edinburgh David Dockrell, Hamish Simpson, Lorna Marson, Marc Vendrell and Neil Carragher from IRR's Centre for Inflammation Research have been named among 57 new Fellows to be elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Spinout tech firm to focus on lung cancer Lung cancer could be spotted and treated more quickly thanks to a €12 million investment in cutting-edge technology that promises to diagnose and treat disease in minutes rather than weeks. Tool detects early signs of motor neurone disease A technique identifying the signs of motor neurone disease (MND) in humans earlier than current tests has been discovered, research reveals. International Women's Day 2024 For International Women's Day, we are profiling six women from across IRR. Robert O Curle Ophthalmology Suite Official Opening The new Robert O Curle (ROC) Eye Lab celebrates its official opening alongside the new IRR South building. This article was published on 2024-07-29
