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To recognise the contributions of research staff we're introducing a new researcher co-investigator status on our grant applications:
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Professor Fiona Watt has been selected as the preferred candidate to be our new Executive Chair:
@beisgovuk
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In need of inspiration? Here's 12 top tips for writing a grant application
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We're delighted to welcome Professor Fiona Watt of
@KingsCollegeLon
as our new Executive Chair
@UKRI_News
🎉:
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First ‘cell map’ reveals all the major cell types present at the early stage of mammalian embryo development
@SCICambridge
@emblebi
@sangerinstitute
@CRUKCambridge
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Scientists at the MRC Centre for Virus Research at
@UofGlasgow
have taken a major step forward in understanding how a family of viruses, including norovirus, initiate infections:
@CVRinfo
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“Academia is the alternative career path. Unless we adopt this view, we will continue to do untold damage to the mental health of some of our smartest people.” Senior research fellow Mark Humphries on post-PhD career paths
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Vaccination significantly reduces
#COVID19
hospitalisation, suggests early results from a study at
@EdinburghUni
funded with
@NIHRresearch
. In Scotland, four weeks after the 1st dose, the Pfizer and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines lowered the risk by up to 85% and 94% respectively.
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We're pleased to welcome Professor John Iredale from
@BristolUni
as our interim Executive Chair. Read more:
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From DNA to dark matter; clean energy to computers, women are behind some of STEM’s greatest historical achievements
#WomenInSTEM
#IWD2017
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A poxvirus can trick infected cells into moving to spread the infection, finds new study led by
@MRC_LMCB
@MercerLab
.
🎥: an infected cell crawls under an uninfected cell & rubs against it to pass on the virus particles.
@ETH_en
@NIAIDNews
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Breaking news: early human trials of a
#COVID19
vaccine from the University of Oxford show that it produces a strong immune response and shows no early safety concerns.
The trials are supported via
@UKRI_News
and
@NIHRresearch
’s rapid response initiative.
#OxfordVaccine
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For Rosalind Franklin's birthday we take a look back at Photo 51 - her world-famous x ray crystallography image
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Science doesn't only need sprinters. That's why we removed the years post-PhD barrier:
#mrccareers
#mrcfellows
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We're trying something new to help candidates find all the great MRC-funded PhD opportunities that get posted about on Twitter.
If your unit, centre or institution has an opportunity open, tell us about it in the comments:👇
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Nine leading universities will receive £10 million in funding grants to harness the power of data science for mental health research
#nationalproductivityinvestmentfund
#NPIF
#bigdata
#mentalhealthresearch
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We are pleased to announce that Professor Patrick Chinnery has been appointed as MRC Clinical Director:
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Congratulations to this year's winners of the
#NobelPrize
in Chemistry, including our very own Sir Gregory Winter! 👏
BREAKING NEWS:
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the
#NobelPrize
in Chemistry 2018 with one half to Frances H. Arnold and the other half jointly to George P. Smith and Sir Gregory P. Winter.
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The Francis Crick Institute will receive £1 billion of funding from MRC,
@CR_UK
and
@wellcometrust
. The funding will cover the next seven years and go towards expanding
@TheCrick
’s world leading role in biomedical research:
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£12 million has been awarded to four UK universities to conduct interdisciplinary research into drivers of antimicrobial resistance in low and middle income countries. Read more:
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Professor Owen Sansom has been appointed as Director of the National Mouse Genetics Network. Prof Sansom will combine this with his continued leadership of
@CRUK_BI
at
@UofGlasgow
as he takes up the position of Director next month.
Read more:
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We’re pleased to announce the eight research projects funded through the first UK Prevention Research Partnership awards, investing £25m in leading disease
#prevention
research 👉
#UKPRP
#NCDs
@UKRI_News
@EPSRC
@ESRC
@NERCscience
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A new study funded by MRC and
@NIHRresearch
will analyse samples from 20,000 people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome to search for genetic differences that may indicate underlying causes or increase the risk of developing the condition. 1/3
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From today we accept preprints in grant applications, see sect'n 2.2.2: (NB for real, this is not an April Fool!)
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Behind the picture: the dementia research landscape in the UK - created with
@OfficialNIHR
for
#WorldAlzMonth
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Researchers
@MRC_LMB
and
@Cambridge_Uni
have built the first-ever map of an insect's brain, showing every neuron and how they’re connected, enabling us to better understand the mechanism of thought and behaviour:
📷
@MRC_LMB
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Proud to be sharing stories & achievements of inspiring
#WomenInScience
on
#IWD2019
! We support schemes like
@Athena_SWAN
&
@thewisecampaign
to help advance women’s careers in STEM 🙌 More inspirational stories from
@UKRI_News
here:
#BalanceForBetter
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£35 million research programme will explore what makes teenagers more or less likely to develop mental health problems and how to intervene earlier:
@ahrcpress
@ESRC
@UKRI_News
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“It is truly inspiring to see the team led by Professor Sarah Gilbert putting their coronavirus vaccine into early-stage clinical trials in humans so quickly" -
@FionaWattMRC
, MRC Executive Chair, on the vaccine human trials
@JennerInstitute
which began today.
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In March 2020 we'll be launching the Adolescence, Mental Health and the Developing Mind initiative call with
@ahrcpress
&
@ESRC
. £24M to fund impactful multidisciplinary research, including medicine, biology, social science, arts and humanities:
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📣 We’re excited to announce that the 2021 MRC Millennium Medal has been awarded to Professor Sharon Peacock - Executive Director and Chair of
@CovidGenomicsUK
, and Professor of Public Health and Microbiology at
@Cambridge_Uni
.
#MillenniumMedal21
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Grown out of five decades of
@the_mrc
supported research, Stephen Holgate, MRC Clinical Professor of Immunopharmacology at
@unisouthampton
developed a promising treatment for COVID-19, now in phase 3 trials in the UK, the US and India. Find out more at
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Fantastic news announced today that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been found to cut cervical cancer cases by nearly 90%. We're proud to have supported some of the scientists that paved the way for the vaccine's development and success.
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New study showcases the benefits of medical research, not just for patients but also to the UK economy.
@ArthritisRUK
@wellcometrust
@OfficialNIHR
@AMRC
@acmedsci
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News: Scientists uncover the structure of tau filaments from Alzheimer's disease
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Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Here Professor Janet Darbyshire, the 1st woman to be awarded the
#MRCMillenniumMedal
, tells us about the changes her research has made to peoples lives.
#WomeninScience
!
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Prof Molly Stevens will lead the UK Regenerative Medicine Platform Acellular/Smart Materials – 3D Architecture Hub
@UKRMP_Smart
#UKRMP
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We're pleased to announce a new Global Mental Health funding call, under the Global Challenges Research Fund, to address the growing burden of mental health problems relevant to LMICs. Opening date 14 July.
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And the winner of the MRC Max Perutz Science Writing Award 2022 is…Emily Cornish
@ecor89
at
@ucl
. Congratulations!🎉
Emily’s winning article, ‘Hope after Grace: tackling recurrent pregnancy loss’ will be published in the
@ObserverUK
on 30 October.
#MaxP22
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On winning the
#NobelPrize
, Sir Gregory commented: “It came as a bit of a shock, and I felt a bit numb for a while. It’s almost like you’re in a different universe." 📷
@MRC_LMB
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A major initiative by
@uk_biobank
will sequence
#genomes
of first 50,000
@uk_biobank
volunteer participants
@sangerinstitute
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Congratulations to Sir Peter Ratcliffe, awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine alongside William Kaelin and Gregg Semenza for discovering on how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability:
@BBSRC
@UKRI_News
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News: We support preprints and after 1 April will accept their citation in grant and fellowship applications:
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New research by
@Mad_Lancaster
at
@MRC_LMB
reveals how human brains grow so much larger than chimpanzee and gorilla brains. Their brain organoids showed how stem cells in early human brain development mature slower and replicate more.
🧠 👉
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New research from the
@DecodeMEstudy
has found that women with ME/CFS experience more symptoms and co-occurring conditions than men.
Increasing age, and 10 years from ME/CFS onset were also found to be risk factors for severity of illness:
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News: MRC scientist Richard Henderson
@MRC_LMB
wins 2017
#NobelPrize
in Chemistry w/Jacques Dubochet & Joachim Frank🏅
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We've got a new immunology animation that provides a straightforward, easy to understand look at how the immune system responds to viral infections such as COVID-19.
Full video on YouTube 🎥
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A volunteer has received the first dose of a new COVID-19 vaccine today as human trials begin. Developed by a team at
@ImperialCollege
, it uses a new self-amplifying RNA technology that allows faster vaccine development for new diseases
Find out more
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Sitting down to write a grant application? Read our 12 top tips to get you started:
http://t.co/az2nG1TdV1
http://t.co/7FSryIfxDj
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Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
! Today we're celebrating the work and achievements of women in research.
Prof Sharon Peacock
@CovidGenomicsUK
won our 2021 Millennium Medal not only for her exceptional research, but also for her work empowering
#WomenInSTEM
. 👩🏿🔬👩🏻⚕️👩🏾💻
#IWD2022
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We’re introducing a new policy that will require MRC researchers to consider diversity when designing clinical and preclinical scientific experiments.
These changes aim to ensure research findings are relevant and beneficial to everyone in society: 1/
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Need to know what research funding is available at your career stage? Take a look at our 8-funder overview:
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We're pleased to announce that we have committed £79 million to fund our Doctoral Training Programme for the next three years, supporting awards across 34 UK Research Organisations for student intake 2022 onwards.
Read more:
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It's
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
📣 We believe that research can increase understanding and create change in people's lives. Through the week we'll be shining the spotlight on some of the projects we're proud to be supporting.
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We've just released our latest immunology explainer video, covering the basics of how the immune system responds to viruses.
🎥 Watch and share via the
@UKRI_News
YouTube channel:
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And the winner of the 2021 Max Perutz Science Writing Award is ... Vicky Bennett
@Moochioooooo
at
@GW4BioMedDTP
@UniofBath
. Congratulations! 🎉
Her winning article, ‘Cranberry juice won’t cut it anymore,’ will be published in the
@ObserverUK
on 31 October.
#MaxP21
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Are you a researcher transitioning to independence? Our MRC Board and Panel Observer Scheme offers the opportunity to learn how our boards work and develop your research application skills. Places will be prioritised for underrepresented groups.
More:
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Involve the public. And involve them early. Public engagement: a practical guide from
@senseaboutsci
#PublicLed
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Four major new China-UK research partnerships will tackle antibacterial resistance thanks to multimillion funding from UKRI,
@NewtonFund
and National Natural Science Foundation of China:
@UKRI_China
#AMR
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Are you a researcher or technical specialist interested in chatting online to school students about science? Sign up for I’m a Scientist Stay at Home Medical Research Zone by 30 April:
@imascientist
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"So sad to the learn of the death of Professor Vincenzo Cerundolo FRS, Director of the MRC Human Immunology Unit at the University Oxford. Enzo will be sorely missed. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues." - Professor Fiona Watt, Executive Chair.
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Are you an MRC PhD student who loves to write? This is the opportunity for you. ✍️
The
#MaxP21
Science Writing Award is now open! If you win, you’ll receive £1500 and your article will be published in
@ObserverUK
.
Find out more:
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Grant writing? In need of inspiration? Here's our 12 top tips for writing a grant application:
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So pleased that the
@OxfordVacGroup
/
@AstraZeneca
#COVID19
vaccine has been approved.
@FionaWattMRC
, Executive Chair, said: “By moving swiftly to approve the vaccine,
@MHRAgovuk
have ensured that a safe and effective route to halting the pandemic is available to the UK.”
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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Prof Patrick Chinnery as Executive Chair of MRC. Prof Chinnery, who is currently MRC’s Director of Clinical Sciences and Prof of Neurology
@Cambridge_Uni
, will take up his new role in October. More:
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Calling everyone who works with patient data - please acknowledge it. Use this citation
#datasaveslives
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Wonder where your research career going? Our interactive career framework could help you plan 😊
#mrccareers
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In collaboration with
@OfficialNIHR
, we’ve launched the Clinical Academic Research Partnership (CARP) scheme. By supporting NHS consultants to partner with outstanding research groups, CARP will contribute to the people and skills needed for the future:
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Welcome to our new Infections and Immunity Board Chair, Professor Paul Kaye!
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We’re pleased to announce the third round of the Clinical Academic Research Partnerships (CARP) scheme with
@NIHRresearch
will open in August. Applicants to the scheme are welcome to begin developing partnerships and their application prior to the opening date. (1/4)
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News: Structure of protein critical for gene expression - targeted by influenza - unveiled by
@lapassmore
@MRC_LMB
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“I’m honoured and delighted to be awarded an MRC Millennium Medal and it’s a particular pleasure to be the first woman to receive one, and hopefully I'm not the last” - Professor Janet Darbyshire on being awarded the
#MRCMillenniumMedal
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New research will look at the response to the
#COVID19
vaccine in people with weakened immune systems, due to conditions such as cancer. The OCTAVE trial involves
@UofGlasgow
,
@unibirmingham
,
@UniofOxford
,
@LivUni
,
@imperialcollege
and
@LeedsHospitals
.
➡️
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MRC PhD opportunities thread: December edition❄️
If your unit, centre or institution has an opportunity open, tell us about it in the comments: 👇
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For
#InternationalWomensDay
we look back at some of the inspiring women in science we’ve featured on our blog over the past year:
#IWD2018
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Made from Lego bricks,
#Pumpy
McPumpface can precisely control the pressure in a syringe to inject chemicals into biological samples. Dr Ricardo Henriques
@HenriquesLab
and Dr Christophe Leterrier
@christlet
give insight into their creation:
#Microscopy
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We’re delighted to announce our 2023 MRC Impact Prize finalists!👏Read more about them and their projects:
@GuptaR_lab
@Maclomaclee
@CAMARADES_
@bengoldacre
@OpenSAFELY
@Dr_MCFernandes
@tranejoan
@DrAmyKHarrison
@PHOSP_COVID
@KingsIoPPN
@FillingV
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Special congratulations to
@jo_jenkinson
on being made MBE for her work on
#Covid19
👏👏👏
Congratulations to all those in the UKRI community recognised in the Queen's birthday honours list!
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Pre-announcement: opportunity to apply for data and digital platform resources that will support, manage, link, share and access data at scale for biomedical, health and care research within remit of MRC, or
@NIHRresearch
or both.
Opens 9 April➡️
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Congratulations to Michel Godert
@MRC_LMB
for being awarded a Royal Medal for his groundbreaking work on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease 🏅👏
@UTAustin
@UofGlasgow
@eboyden3
@MIT
@UniofOxford
Michel Goedert FRS identified and characterised assembled tau-proteins and alpha-synuclein showing their roles in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. He has been awarded a Royal Medal
#RSMedals
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Opening today!
#Superbugs
exhibition
@sciencemuseum
partnered with
@UKRI_News
showing how global research community is coming together to tackle
#AMR
on unpredictated scale
#AMRinsight
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Congratulations to Richard Henderson of
@MRC_LMB
, Jacques Dubochet and Joachim Frank for receiving the
#NobelPrize
in Chemistry 🎉
BREAKING NEWS The 2017
#NobelPrize
in Chemistry is awarded to Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank & Richard Henderson.
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We’re pleased to announce that – alongside
@BBSRC
and
@ESRC
, and in partnership with
@VersusArthritis
&
@HDR_UK
– we’re funding four new consortia and a data hub to advance research into chronic pain, a major unmet public health challenge.
Read more:
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Really exciting news from the RECOVERY trial - preliminary results show low cost dexamethasone decreases risk of death in those needing oxygen by 20%, and by 35% in those on a ventilator.
BBC News - Dexamethasone is first life-saving coronavirus drug
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This week we wish a fond farewell to our Chief Executive, Sir John Savill. After nearly eight years at the helm of the MRC, here's why he thinks medical research has a bright future:
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With
@NIHRResearch
we are committing £10m to global maternal and neonatal health research via MRC’s new Applied Global Health Research Board. Deadline for applications 7 April 2020:
#NIHRglobalhealth
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@royalsociety
Congratulations to Professors Sir Stephen O'Rahilly and Sadaf Farooqi at
@MRL_Cam
on being awarded the
@royalsociety
Croonian Medal and Lecture 2022.
Sir Stephen O'Rahilly FRS & Professor Sadaf Farooqi FRS have been awarded the Croonian Medal and Lecture 2022 for their seminal discoveries regarding the control of human body weight, resulting in new diagnostics & therapies which improve health.
#RSMedals
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Congratulations! 🎉🎉 Prof. Chin has been awarded the 2019 Sackler Prize for advancing & demonstrating the power of synthetic amino acid technology.
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