The University of Sheffield
Department of Biomedical Science

News and Features

The latest news and events from the department of Biomedical Science.

  1. Zebrafish study paves the way for new treatments for genetic disorder

    MRC Centre for Developmental and Biomedical Genetics members have paved the way for new treatments for a common genetic disorder thanks to pioneering research on zebrafish.

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  2. Pioneering mouse research provides breakthrough in the search for adult brain stem cells

    Generating new cells in the brain that regulate core body functions has moved one step closer as a result of state-of-the-art research at the MRC Centre for Developmental and Biomedical Genetics.

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  3. Pioneering zebrafish research provides breakthrough in epilepsy treatments

    The prospect of developing new treatments for epilepsy sufferers is a step closer by a pioneering discovery from Dr Vincent Cunliffe at the MRC Centre for Developmental and Biomedical Genetics.

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  4. Researchers take you on a journey of discovery

    Discovery Night - Matters of the heart will see Dr Louise Robson from the Department of Biomedical Science reveal exactly what it is that really makes your heart tick, why blood vessels are important and what happens when we exercise.

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  5. 2013 Entry: Transfers into Medicine for BMS level 1 students

    From 2013 entry we will be offering a small number of our level 1 students (both home and overseas) the opportunity to transfer into level 1 of Medicine at the end of their first year.

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  6. Stem cell “sticky spots” recreated by scientists

    Randomly distributed sticky spots which are integral to the development of stem cells by maximising adhesion and acting as internal scaffolding have been artificially recreated by experts from the University of Sheffield for the first time.

    Categorised under: Research, News and CMIAD
  7. 2012 British Science festival: BMS UG Student review

    Eleanore Rayner,  BMS Level 2 Undergraduate Student, recently attended the British Science Festival held at Aberdeen (Scotland) from the 4-9 September 2012.

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  8. Human embryonic stem cells could help to treat deafness

    A cure for deafness is a step closer after Centre for Stem Cell Biology member Dr Marcelo Rivolta used human embryonic stem cells to treat a common form of hearing loss.

    Categorised under: Research, News and CSCB
  9. Scientists to investigate 'magic bullet' cancer therapy

    Biomedical Science member Dr Irene Canton will investigate a new 'magic-bullet' cancer therapy that exploits tumour cells’ greed for fat, following an award from Yorkshire Cancer Research.

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  10. Exploring the cause of childhood brain tumour

    Biomedical Science and Centre for Membrane Interactions and Dynamics member, Dr Andrew Furley, will investigate the cause of the most common form of childhood brain tumour following a £200,000 award from Yorkshire Cancer Research

    Categorised under: Research, News and CMIAD
  11. Fruit flies expand understanding of how brains work

    Biomedical Science member Dr Mikko Juusola has gained a new insight into how our brains work after studying the inner workings of fruit fly equivalents.

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  12. British Science Festival 2011: BMS student review

    The British Science Festival 2011 took place in the historic city of Bradford from Saturday 10 September - Thursday 15 September. BMS undergraduate Natalie Shek was at the event.

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  13. BMS student graduates against the odds thanks to pioneering epilepsy treatment

    Biomedical Science student Thomas Wainwright graduated with a degree in Neuroscience from the University of Sheffield today, thanks to pioneering treatment and research from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and the University's School of Medicine.

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  14. BMS Head of Department honoured by charity for the deaf

    BMS Head of Department, Professor Matthew Holley, has been honoured for tirelessly devoting his time and expertise to Action on Hearing Loss, the largest charity representing the nine million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK

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