Week Ending 3 November - Synopsis number 723

University of Dundee News

'No mercy' in court for expert witnesses
A range of specialists, with expertise including lip-reading, voice recognition and paediatrics, are called on to act as expert witnesses in the Scottish court system. While forensic specialists are trained in appearing as expert witnesses, for doctors, psychologists, accountants, engineers and others, it may be a step into the unknown. Sue Black, professor of anatomy and forensic anthropology at Dundee University, is quoted.
The Herald 02.11.06

University stalwart retires after 37 years
A Stalwart of Dundee University's college of life sciences has retired after almost four decades of service. Keith Christie started his career as a technical officer in anatomy in 1969 and, after studying for an MSc and PhD, was appointed as a lecturer in anatomy eight years later.
Press & Journal 02.11.06

Life sciences lecturer retires
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The Courier 02.11.06

International prize for Dundee professor
The Work of a Dundee University professor in the field of medical education has won him an international prize and 50,000 euros. Professor Ronald Harden, of the International Virtual Medical School (Ivimeds), will receive the Karolinska Institute prize for research in medical education at a ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, today.
Press & Journal 02.11.06

Strategy of the dolphin
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The Courier 02.11.06

Top award for Dundee professor
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Evening Telegraph 01.11.06

Buildings must reflect local culture - architect
An Influential international architect has visited Dundee University to share his thoughts on the links between culture and design. Leon van Schaik, a professor of architecture at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, spoke of the part that well-designed buildings could play in regenerating cities at the inaugural lecture of the university's new School of Architecture last night.
Press & Journal 02.11.06

Energising Cities
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The Courier 02.11.06

Study into risks of flooding
Dundee City Council is running a coastal flooding study in response to the news that several miles of Dundee's riverbank could be at risk from rising water levels. Professor Alan Werritty of Dundee University's physical geography department is quoted.
The Courier 02.11.06

City not prepared for floods
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Evening Telegraph 01.11.06

Little shop of curiosities
The first piece of work you see, entering Lucy McKenzie's one-woman show at Talbot Rice Gallery, is an installation which looks a bit like a shop. McKenzie, 29, is a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee.
The Scotsman 31.10.06

Perthshire loch victim is Ninewells consultant
The man missing presumed drowned in a tragic accident on a Perthshire loch was named yesterday as a consultant neonatologist at Ninewells Hospital. Dr Matthias Schwager has been missing since his boat capsized in poor conditions while he was out fishing with friends on Loch Freuchie, near Amulree, last Thursday.
The Courier 31.10.06

Man lost in loch is Ninewells specialist
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Evening telegraph 30.10.06

Governor discovers research 'buzz'
Few research facilities anywhere in the world can match the pioneering work being carried out by scientists at Dundee's Wellcome Trust Biocentre, according to one of Britain's most influential figures. Mervyn King, the Governor of the Bank of England, yesterday said he was "immensely impressed" by research being undertaken at Dundee University's Hawkhill campus.
The Courier 31.10.06

Admiring Dundee
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The Courier 31.10.06

Bright idea of sticky plaster that can beat skin cancer
A portable light source for treating common skin cancers has been developed by two Scottish scientists. The experts, from St Andrews University and Dundee's Ninewells Hospital, now hope to commercialise their invention.
The Scotsman 30.10.06

Breakthrough in skin cancer
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The Herald 30.10.06

Sticking plaster cure for cancer
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The Sun 30.10.06

Scots boffins invent skin cancer plaster
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Daily Record 30.10.06

Enterprise programme to generate £125m for Scotland's economy
A Scottish Enterprise programme is delivering £125million added value for Scotland's economy. Project funding awards for round seven are being announced today. The 12 project awards include Dundee University's CYANAID project for the production, supply and application of tools to combat harmful cyanobacterial blooms and cyantoxins.
Press & Journal 30.10.06

Still in front
Scots have long been at the forefront of medical science. The thermometer, anaesthesia, penicillin and ultra-sound scans are just some of the life-saving breakthroughs made by pioneering sons and daughters of this country. It's a proud tradition that continues. Scientists at St Andrews University and Dundee's Ninewells Hospital have unveiled a treatment for skin cancer.
Daily Record 30.10.06

Proof of Concept scheme will generate £125 million
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The Scotsman 31.10.06

£49m boost for algae research
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The Courier 31.10.06

Boost for university
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Evening Telegraph 31.10.06

Dundee technology is flying high
Scientists at Dundee University are flying high after technology they developed was used on board two Nasa spacecraft. The agency's Stereo mission (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory) to capture 3D images of the sun blasted off from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday with SpaceWire technology on board the spacecraft.
Press & Journal 28.10.06

Sculptor hoping Nike will win over doubters
A 'HOODIE' sculpture which generated national controversy when it was selected as the winner of an Angus Council art prize was unveiled yesterday. The bronze figure of Nike may stand only around 30 inches high but with her creation artist Des Smith sparked a major stir which the fine art graduate from Dundee's respected Duncan of Jordanstone establishment yesterday admitted had shocked him with its ferocity and tarnished the early joy of winning the prestigious award.
The Courier 28.10.06

University of Dundee Radio, TV & online

Inhuman cost of organ sales
Should we be able to sell our organs for cash? This is one of the recurring questions being asked by some medical experts in order to address the increasing number of people waiting for an organ in Scotland. As a result some medical experts have suggested that it may be time to change the law so that a person can sell or buy an organ. One of these persons is Ms Sue Roff, from Dundee University Medical School, who indicated that people should be paid a sum of about £22,000 for donating a kidney.
Evening News http://news.scotsman.com/opinion.cfm?id=1628902006 03.11.06

Experts meet to discuss breast cancer
Leading UK doctors and medical experts hold a special one-day conference on breast cancer issues and what progress has been made in modern treatment. Among the speakers at the conference is Professor Alastair Thompson, University of Dundee.
BSN.org http://www.bsn.org.uk/view_all.php?id=12305 01.11.06

America's greatest crime against humanity / military use of DU
" By illegally using hundreds of tons of depleted uranium (DU) against Iraq ~ Britain and America have gravely endangered not only the Iraqis but the whole world: " Dr. Chris Busby, the British radiation expert and UK representative on the European Committee on Radiation Risk . In addition, recent research by Eric Wright, Professor of Experimental Haematology at Dundee University, and others, have shown two ways in which such radiation can do far more damage than has been thought.
OpEdNews.com http://www.opednews.com/articles/ 31.10.06

Scotland: YouthLink praises Scottish strategy
Scotland's forthcoming youth work strategy offers a more promising opportunity than England's Youth Matters, according to a report produced by Scotland's youth work agency. Youth Work & Young People: Realising Potential, produced by YouthLink Scotland in partnership with Dundee University's Scottish Centre for Research in Community Learning and Development, is designed to contribute to the debate on youth work in Scotland, following the consultation on the country's youth work strategy.
Young People Now http://www.ypnmagazine.com/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=full_news&ID=12074 31.10.06

Hope over new 'skin cancer patch'
A portable light source for treating common skin cancers has been developed by two Scottish scientists. The experts, from St Andrews University and Dundee's Ninewells Hospital, now hope to commercialise their invention.
BBC News online http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/ 30.10.06

"Light bandage" to treat skin cancer say researchers
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Cancer Research UK http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/news/newsarchive/ 31.10.06

'Sticking plaster' to tackle skin cancers
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Fife Today http://www.fifenow.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=1022&ArticleID=1858965 03.11.06

Bright light band aid - high tech way to treat skin cancer
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NewsMedical.Net http://www.news-medical.net/?id=20847 31.10.06

"Light Bandage" for Skin Cancer
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MedGadget http://www.medgadget.com/archives/2006/10/light_bandage_f.html 31.10.06

OLED "light bandage" helps in treatment of skin cancer
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LEDs magazine http://ledsmagazine.com/articles/news/3/11/1/1 02.11.06

Plaster to kill cancer
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The Mirror 30.10.06

'Sticking plaster cure for skin cancer'
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Wave 102 30.10.06

'Sticking plaster cure for skin cancer'
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Radio Tay 30.10.06

'Sticking plaster cure for skin cancer'
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Life Style Extra
http://www.lse.co.uk/ 30.10.06

Sticking plasters can fight cancer
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Metro http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=23108&in_page_id=34 30.10.06

New 'plaster' is a cure for skin cancer
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Evening Times http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/hi/news/5058681.html 30.10.06

Light-emitting bandage treats skin cancer
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CBC News http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2006/10/30/bandage-skincancer.html 30.10.06

Innovative treatment for Skin Cancer
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MedIndia.com http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=15508 30.10.06

Sticking plaster that tackles cancer
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Daily Mail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/healthmain.html?in_article_id=413395&in_page_id=1774 30.10.06

Sticking plaster that can treat skin cancer
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South Asian Women's Forum http://news.sawf.org/Health/25589.aspx 30.10.06

Sticking plaster hope for skin cancer
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4RFV, Ireland http://www.4rfv.co.uk/nationalnews.asp?id=56400 30.10.06

Sticking plaster' hope for skin cancer
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4NI http://www.4ni.co.uk/news.asp?id=56400 30.10.06

Film festival discusses medical ethics
The first ever film festival concerning the broader ethical issues relating to organ transplantation comes to the Edinburgh Filmhouse on 10-12 November 2006. Audiences at the festival will take part in lively discussions with a specialist panel. Experts include: Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Chair of the Health Committee of the Scottish Parliament and Sue Roff, Dundee University Medical School.
Scenta http://www.scenta.co.uk/film/news.cfm?cit_id=1241897&FAArea1=widgets.content_view_1 30.10.06

Scientists' cell discovery unearths evolutionary clues
The full family tree of the species known as social amoebas has been plotted for the first time - a breakthrough which will provide important clues to the evolution of life on earth. Researchers, headed by evolutionary biologist Professor Sandie Baldauf, of the University of York, and biochemist Professor Pauline Schaap, of the University of Dundee, have produced the first molecular 'dictionary' of the 100 or so known species of social amoeba.
Space Ref.com http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=21137 27.10.06

York boffins in evolution revolution
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The Press http://www.thisisyork.co.uk/ 31.10.06

Scientists' cell discovery unearths evolutionary clues
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Innovations Germany http://www.innovations-report.de/html/berichte/biowissenschaften_chemie/bericht-73027.html 30.10.06

Social amoebas` family tree is plotted
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Monsters and Critics http://science.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1217595.php/ 02.11.06

Social amoebas' family tree is plotted
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Market Day http://www.market-day.net/article_36672/20061102/Social-amoebas-family-tree-is-plotted.php 02.11.06

Social amoebas' family tree is plotted
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United Press International http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20061102-121950-3616r 02.11.06

Scientists' cell discovery unearths evolutionary clues
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Astrobiology.com http://www.astrobiology.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=21137 27.10.06

Scientists' cell discovery unearths evolutionary clues
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Physorg.com http://www.physorg.com/news81172421.html 27.10.06

Scientists' cell discovery unearths evolutionary clues
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Webwire http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=22791 27.10.06

Scientists' cell discovery unearths evolutionary clues
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Biology News Net http://www.biologynews.net/archives/2006/10/27/ 27.10.06

Scientists' cell discovery unearths evolutionary clues
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Press Zoom http://presszoom.com/story_120267.html 30.10.06

Digital Microscopy: Workflow Enabler
Nikon recently held its annual reception in New York City to announce the winners of its Small World Photomicrography contest. Additionally, new microscope technologies are giving researchers more data with which to develop insight into cellular and genetic activity. For example, Paul Appleton, a researcher from the Division of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Dundee in the U.K., and winner of this year's "Small World" contest, used the relatively new 2-photon fluorescence microscopy technology in his research, which combines genomics and bioinformatics.
Bio-IT World http://www.bio-itworld.com/newsitems/2006/oct/10-26-06-nikon-digital-capture 26.10.06

Art school reject boldly goes sky-high in career
Star Trek legend Patrick Stewart has declared the work of a Glasgow School of Art reject to be "out of this world". Frank To works in the Wasp Studio in Dennistoun and graduated from Huddersfield University with an BA honours in fine art painting and drawing before completing his MA in fine art at Dundee's Duncan Jordanstone College last year.
Evening Times http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/hi/news/5058615.html 27.10.06

George is still a high flyer - as he showed by graduating at Dundee Uni at age of 76
George Lamont has always thrived on a challenge, so when a stroke forced him to give up flying planes at the age of 70, he wasn't content to accept the quiet life. Instead, the ex-paratrooper and former local councillor looked to the University of Dundee to provide his next adventure.
ic.Renfrewshire http://icrenfrewshire.icnetwork.co.uk/education/ 27.10.06

Hanging out back home
Helen Glassford has showcased work all over the UK, but her latest exhibition marks an exciting return to her native Cumbria. After completing her foundation year in Carlisle, Helen was awarded a BA (Hons) in Fine Art at Jordanstone College in Dundee, before going on to receive her Master of Fine Art. She has exhibited in London, Dublin, and numerous galleries across the UK. Helen has been awarded the 2001 MFA Scholarship from Duncan of Jordanstone.
The Cumberland News http://www.cumberland-news.co.uk/arts/viewarticle.aspx?id=428354 27.10.06

Helen returns to her roots
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News & Star http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/nightlife/viewarticle.aspx?id=428827 28.10.06

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