Today is World Stroke Day and Professor Lorraine Work
π§ π₯ Stroke is a leading cause of death and disabilityβbut treatment options are limited.
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Based within the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health at the University of Glasgow we are researching mechanisms & novel therapeutics for ischaemic stroke & vascular cognitive impairment. All views are our own.
Today is World Stroke Day and Professor Lorraine Work
π§ π₯ Stroke is a leading cause of death and disabilityβbut treatment options are limited.
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/extracellular-vesicles-as-mediators-and-modulators-of-ischaemic-stroke/?p185846
π¨ PhD Opportunity
Explore how extracellular vesicles influence ischaemic stroke in a new project led by Dr Work, Dr Cameron & Dr McFall.
π§ Extracellular vesicles as mediators and modulators of ischaemic stroke
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Apply by: 4 Aug 2025
π Info & apply: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
π’π’**PhD opportunity**
We have a funded 3 year PhD studentship supported by Tenovus Scotland/The Neurosciences Foundation to start on 1st October. For more details and how to apply: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Application deadline 4th August
Had a lovely group lunch earlier this week to mark Maria finishing her #MedicalResearchScotland vacation studentship with us. She's worked so hard & has some lovely data analysed from a large ongoing #EV #miRNA study. Good luck in final year Maria, sure you will smash it! β @uofgscmh.bsky.social
If you're judging any science, either for grants or fellowships, remember you need to think about DORA
Here's my brief guide/history/rambling thoughts....
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www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-what-is...
Today we held our pot luck lunch with many different dishes from our school members! #scmhathenaswan #teamuofg #universityofglasgow #potlucklunch
Already really excited to be heading to Oxford later this year to attend this hugely valuable meeting for preclinical stroke researchers. Ably organised by @dryvonnecouch.bsky.social it promises to be a great networking event in a beautiful location! See you there!
www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/study-with-u...
ARUK βimpact of dementia on womenβ report graphic
Dementia devastates the lives of everyone it touches, but this #internationalwomensday letβs highlight the impact it has on women: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/about-us/our...
Happy International Womenβs Day! π
Our incredible community of #WomeninSTEM is multi-talented, diverse, and inspiring. This video celebrates their brilliance- both in their studies and beyond!
Full video: gla.ac/IWD2025
#IWD2025 #STEMinist
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Balancing Working at a University with Caring Responsibilities: Sharing Women's Perspectives for International Women's Day Panel Members: Professor Bethan Wood, Dr Michele Vincent, Miranda Cichy, and Amy McCreadie Chair: Dr Naomi Richards Date: Friday, 7th March Time: 1β2 PM Location: R127 / Zoom Scan the QR code on the image for the Zoom link!
International Womenβs Day Event @uofgdumfries.bsky.social π£
The School of Social and Environmental Sustainability are bringing together a panel of women to discuss the challenges & experiences of balancing university work with caring responsibilities.
Tomorrow 1pm β‘οΈ bit.ly/DumfriesIWD2... #IWD2025