Medical School student welfare day

To mark the launch of the new Student Support Centre on B floor in the Medical School, this event will showcase the many support services available to Medical School students.

Tags: Dean of School of Medicine, Medical School, nightline, Professor John Atherton, QMC, Queen’s Medical Centre, School of Medicine, student support, Student Support Centres, support services, University Counselling Service

Lung disease: Scientists make genetic breakthrough

Scientists at the University have been involved in the discovery of 16 new sections of the genetic code that relate to lung health, opening up the possibility for better prevention as well as treatment for lung diseases.

Appears in Issue 51

Tags: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Bioscience iNet, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD, Dr Stephanie London, East Midlands Healthcare, European Regional Development Fund, genetic code, Medical School, Molecular Medicine, MRC Senior Clinical Fellow, Nature Genetics, Professor Ian Hall, Professor Martin Tobin, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Public Health, UK Medical Research Council, US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Wellcome Trust

Mission to Malawi: a medic’s legacy

A charity set up in memory of a young Army doctor and former University of Nottingham medical student is helping to improve healthcare in Africa and providing valuable work experience for medical and nursing students.

Appears in Issue 50

Tags: Alex Coutselos, Malawian National Club Foot Programme, Medical School, Professor James Lowe, Ruth Markus, The AMECA Trust, The Beit CURE International Hospital, www.ameca.org.uk

Milestone for pioneering Medical School

Medical School celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Appears in Issue 41

Tags: alumni, anniversary, GMC, Medical School, Prof David Greenfield, QMC