In the news : School of Biomedical Sciences
Read the latest news from the School of Biomedical Sciences at Ulster University.
Ulster University shines spotlight on Healthy Ageing at the NI Science Festival
We all want to grow old gracefully, but how can science help us maintain our wellbeing and health as we get older?
18 February 2021
PhD Graduate praises Ulster University for career development
Zoe Angel graduates with a PhD in molecular genetics
18 December 2020
Doctor graduates after balancing his research with work on the frontline during the pandemic
Dr Matthew Flynn graduates from Ulster University with a distinction in his Master of Research (MRes) in Microbiology of the upper respiratory tract.
16 December 2020
Health, Equality and the Economy
Report by a cross disciplinary team at Ulster University to support the future of healthcare
9 December 2020
Student mental health study receives funding boost on COVID-19 impact
The Student Psychological Intervention Trial (SPIT) has received additional funding of almost £20,000
9 October 2020
Ulster University lecturer awarded over £400,000 for childhood cancer research
Dr Kyle Matchett has been awarded a five-year Career Establishment Award of £415,000 from The Little Princess Trust
29 September 2020
Ulster University launches new study exploring COVID-19 exposure and immunity in NI
Have you tested positive or think you've had COVID-19? Ulster University wants to hear from you
18 June 2020
Ulster University harness power of mass spectrometry imaging for research into degenerative diseases
Ulster University’s Mass Spectrometry Centre is pioneering mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) on the island of Ireland.
17 February 2020
College of Optometrists Life Fellowship for Ulster’s Professor Kathryn Saunders
College of Optometrists Life Fellowship for Ulster’s Professor Kathryn Saunders
10 December 2019
Ulster University researchers secure grant to investigate innovative Microbubble technology as prostate cancer treatment
4 November 2019
Cheap and simple eye test for early detection of heart conditions
Cheap and simple eye test for early detection of heart conditions
31 October 2019
Senior Government Minister tours Coleraine Campus to meet with students and staff
Senior Government Minister tours Coleraine Campus to meet with students and staff
18 September 2019
This year the Clinical Translational Research and Innovation Centre (C-TRIC) celebrates 10 years of a unique partnership between Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC), Ulster University (UU) and the NHS through the Western Health and
18 September 2019
Research shows disparities in children’s visual health between Northern Ireland and the Republic
Collaborative study shows children in the Republic of Ireland are four times more likely to suffer from amblyopia, more commonly known as a lazy eye, after the optimum treatment period than children in Northern Ireland.
14 August 2019
Ulster University Professor named number 1 insulin researcher in the UK
Professor Peter Flatt, Research Director of Biomedical Sciences at Ulster University has been named as the leading insulin researcher in the UK. The list of the top 30 insulin researchers in the UK, based on the significance and impact of research
7 August 2019
Ulster University Researchers seek short-sighted children for international clinical study
Ulster University Researchers seek short-sighted children for international clinical study
26 June 2019
Ulster University opens state-of-the-art facility dedicated to nutrition and cardiovascular disease
Ulster University opens state-of-the-art facility dedicated to nutrition and cardiovascular disease
21 June 2019
Physician Associates students represent first for Northern Ireland
A new era in the provision of health care locally has been unveiled with the appointment of the first tranche of Physician Associates (PAs) to Health Trusts across Northern Ireland.
2 April 2019
Ulster University tackles global water challenge with easy-to-use smart devices
Ulster University tackles global water challenge with easy-to-use smart devices
22 March 2019
World’s largest study of anxiety and depression seeks to understand the genetic links to mental health issues
25 February 2019
Ulster University is providing two eye surgeons based in Peru sponsorship of fees and free access to the online postgraduate diploma course in cataract and refractive surgery theory. This one-year course equips them with the knowledge and skills to
14 January 2019
Top spot at Harvard Medical School for Ulster University PhD graduate
Top spot at Harvard Medical School for Ulster University PhD graduate
12 December 2018
Ulster University tackles superbugs using research and evidence-based interventions
Ulster University tackles superbugs using research and evidence-based interventions
18 November 2018
A personalised approach: improving clinical decision making and patient safety for patient care
A personalised approach: improving clinical decision making and patient safety for patient care
13 September 2018
Ulster University and IT Sligo Announce First Biomedical Sciences IBMS Accredited Online Degree
Ulster University and IT Sligo Announce First Biomedical Sciences IBMS Accredited Online Degree
12 September 2018
Ulster University graduate’s passion for food leads her to Paris
Ulster University graduate’s passion for food leads her to Paris
2 July 2018
Ulster University Appoints Foundation Dean of School of Medicine
Ulster University Appoints Foundation Dean of School of Medicine
31 May 2018
Ulster University and Randox to invest £5m in a new Industrial PhD Academy
Ulster University and Randox to invest £5m in a new Industrial PhD Academy
30 May 2018
£190k investment in skin cancer research for Ulster University from leading business man (in memory of son)
1 May 2018
£50m Randox Centres of Excellence launched in Northern Ireland
£50m Randox Centres of Excellence launched in Northern Ireland
22 February 2018
Ulster University leads on €8.2M cross border collaborative research centre to improve cardiovascular care
22 January 2018