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BBSRC –funded postdoctoral researcher in Ageing of the Digestive system
Submitted by Deborah Dunn-Walters on Wed, 10/06/2009 - 11:52
A postdoctoral researcher is required to work with Dr M Jill Saffrey and Dr Richard Ranson on a three-year BBSRC- funded project to investigate cellular and molecular changes in the digestive system during ageing.This project, based at the Open University’s Department of Life Science research laboratories at Milton Keynes, is part of a major collaborative project ‘Integrated analysis of the impact of age-associated neuronal and enteroendocrine changes on normal bowel functions’, awarded to The Open University, The University of Brighton and Northumbria University under the BBSRC Ageing Bladder and Bowel Initiative.The successful applicant, who ide
Fully funded PhD scholarships at Brunel University
Submitted by Deborah Dunn-Walters on Fri, 22/05/2009 - 09:32
There are a number of scholarships available in all areas of Bioscience and including Ageing Research. For more details visit Brunel PhD
BSRA Annual Summer Meeting ‘Engineering a Healthy Future’ 2nd and 3rd July 2009
Submitted by Duncan Baird on Wed, 13/05/2009 - 15:59
Programme and registration forms now available
PhD Studentship in Ageing of the Heart
Submitted by Deborah Dunn-Walters on Thu, 07/05/2009 - 15:20
A highly-motivated, bright and enthusiastic graduate is sought for an exciting research-training opportunity, fully-funded by the University of Hull as part of the ‘80th Anniversary' Scholarship programme. The research project will investigate the highly topical subject of cardiovascular ageing under the supervision of Dr Sandra Jones.
The Croonian Prize Lecture - The new biology of ageing
Submitted by Deborah Dunn-Walters on Thu, 26/03/2009 - 10:37Professor Linda Partridge, University College London will give the Croonian Prize Lecture on Tuesday 26th May 2009 at 6.30pm The Royal Society. This lecture is free - no ticket or advanced booking required. Doors open at 5.45pm and seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. This lecture will be webcast LIVEat royalsociety.org/live and available to view on demand within 48 hours of delivery.
BBSRC Targeted Priority PhD studentships on Ageing Research at King’s
Submitted by Deborah Dunn-Walters on Mon, 16/02/2009 - 13:15We are currently seeking students for three PhD studentships funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for four years of research on an ageing-related project from the choice below. For further details on projects and how to apply see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/health/studentships/areas/bbsrc/
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New Year Honours Congratulations
Submitted by Deborah Dunn-Walters on Thu, 22/01/2009 - 12:21Professor Tom Kirkwood, Director of the Institute of Ageing and Health (IAH), Newcastle University, has been appointed CBE for services to Medical Science in the New Year Honours list.
More details can be found at the IAH website.
Human Ageing Genomic Resources (HAGR)
Submitted by Deborah Dunn-Walters on Wed, 17/12/2008 - 16:17The University of Liverpool maintains a collection of databases and tools entitled the Human Ageing Genomic Resources (HAGR). Its two centrepieces are GenAge, a database of genes associated with ageing in different organisms and systems, and AnAge, a database of ageing and longevity in animals.
The Human Ageing Genomic Resources are freely available at: http://genomics.senescence.info
European Masters in Gerontology (EuMaG )
Submitted by Deborah Dunn-Walters on Wed, 17/12/2008 - 16:12Take up the challenge of a dynamic international programme and apply for the European Master's in Gerontology (EuMaG)
Deadline for application for the full Masters programme: August 1st 2009.