Week Ending 14 July - Synopsis number 707

University of Dundee News

Call to lift ban on sale of organs for transplant
People should be allowed to sell body parts in the UK to address the shortage of donor organs and stop the black market trade overseas, a Dundee researcher urged yesterday. Now Sue Roff, from the Centre for Medical Education at Dundee University Medical School, has argued for people to be paid for donating a kidney, with payments of about £22,000 recommended.
The Scotsman 14.07.06

World of imagination
Dundee-based children's author and illustrator Lindsey Gardiner is introducing her latest title at Ottaker's in the city today. Lindsay trained in textile design at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and still teaches one day a week at the art college.
The Courier 14.07.06

Top award for city biosciences company
A Dundee bioscience company has become the first recipient of a major award at the inaugural UK Bioentrepreneur Awards in London on Wednesday. CXR Biosciences Ltd focuses on applying advanced molecular and genetic techniques to improve the development of new drugs. The company is built on the extensive experience in drug development and risk assessment of its founders, Professor Roland Wolf, and Dr Cliff Elcombe, of Dundee University.
The Courier 14.07.06

Top award for Dundee bioscience company
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Evening Telegraph 13.07.06

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An Italian football fan has taken celebrations of his country's World Cup victory to new heights by hanging a flag from a crane towering over Dundee. Dundee university employee Adriano Solazzo arrived at work on Monday with the flag around his shoulders after the previous night's penalty drama.
The Courier 13.07.06

A double dose of medicine
When Emily and Laura Paterson collected their medical degrees yesterday, their professors must have had more than a few cases of suspected double vision. The 23-year-old identical twins graduated from Dundee University on the same day, picking up their scrolls at the City Chambers.
Daily Mail 12.07.06

University celebrates at medical graduations
A doctor who was nominated for a Nobel Peace prize for her work with pregnant women in Ethiopia, a supporter of endoscopic surgery, and only the fourth chairman of publishing group D C Thomson & Co Ltd. were honoured with doctorates of laws at the final day of graduation from Dundee University.
The Courier 12.07.06

Student didn't let a little thing like having babies knock her off course
A Medical student finally graduated yesterday - after twice giving birth while completing her gruelling five-year degree course. Emma Fardon began studying for her medicine and surgery degree at Edinburgh University in 2001, but she transferred to Dundee University in 2004 after her husband, Tom, took up a research post in the city.
The Scotsman 12.07.06

Way cleared for drug to fight MRSA
Medical chiefs are paving the way for a breakthrough drug that fights deadly hospital superbugs like MRSA, it was announced yesterday. Professor Dilip Nathwani, consultant physician and honorary professor of infection at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School is quoted.
Press & Journal 12.07.06

Dundee distance-learners check in for awards
Overseas students who studied healthcare courses abroad through a Dundee University distance-learning programme visited the city yesterday to receive their graduation certificates.
Press & Journal 12.07.06

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Getting in the swing of things at yesterday's graduation garden party at Dundee University are medicine graduates Karen Clark, Laura Duncan, Karen Chalmers and Linsey Allison.
The Courier 12.07.06

Presidency for Dundee professor
Professor David Levison is the new president of the Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. The professor of pathology and formerly dean of the faculty of medicine, dentistry and nursing at Dundee University was elected by the membership to succeed Professor Sir Nicholas Wright.
The Courier 12.07.06

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Lodge Camperdown held a fundraising gala in aid of Dundee University's diabetes research programme. Picture shows some of the helpers at the event.
Evening Telegraph 11.07.06

University of Dundee
List of graduands from the University of Dundee.
The Scotsman 11.07.06

Winning mentality
...Forfar may hand a debut to new signing Sandy Wood. The big keeper has penned a one-year deal at Station Park that will allow him to combine playing with studying for a law degree at Dundee University.
Evening Telegraph 11.07.06

Doctors at double in Dundee
There were more than a few double takes when identical twins Emily and Laura Paterson collected their medical degrees at the University of Dundee ceremony.
Evening Telegraph 11.07.06

Honours at final ceremony
A doctor nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for her work with pregnant women in Ethiopia, a supporter of endoscopic surgery, and only the fourth chairman of the Dundee-based publishing group, D C Thomson & Co Ltd, today had honorary doctorates of laws conferred on them at the final day of graduation from Dundee University.
Evening Telegraph 11.07.06

Pioneering doctor honoured in Dundee
Dr Catherine Hamlin will today receive an honorary degree from Dundee University for her services to medicine.
The Herald Society 11.07.06

New antibiotic to combat MRSA
A new treatment to tackle MRSA has been given the green light, which is hoped will significantly reduce the number of cases of the superbug. Professor Dilip Nathwani is quoted.
The Courier 11.07.06

The angel of Ethiopia
Described as an "angel in Ethiopia", Dr Catherine Hamlin has spent nearly 50 years providing free reconstructive surgery to African women who have suffered crippling injuries during childbirth. Now aged 82, she still performs surgery in the hospital she and her late husband founded, which has rescued thousands of young women from a life lived in exile. Catherine will receive an honorary degree from Dundee University, adding to the long list of awards that have been bestowed on this remarkable woman.
The Courier 11.07.06

University of Dundee graduands
Students graduating at Dundee University today include: list of graduands.
The Courier 11.07.06

Mum's graduation triumph
A Dundee student will crown a six-year labour of love with a medical degree to add to her two other priceless presentations today.
The Courier 11.07.06

Graduation day for proud mum
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Evening Telegraph 10.07.06

A model professional
You'd think working in the film industry would be the most glamorous job in the world but Morag McLean spends much of the time up to her elbows in plaster, paint and mud. She is a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College.
The Courier 10.07.06

Dolphins spotted in cleaner Tay
More dolphins have been spotted in the River Tay this summer than for many years, providing further evidence of the improving cleanliness of the water off Dundee. Professor Robert Duck, Chairman of the Tay Estuary Forum is quoted.
The Courier 10.07.06

Company nominated for award
Dundee company CXR Bioscience has been nominated for a prestigious national award - just weeks after being named one of Scotland's best businesses. The life-sciences firm, which was a spin-out company from Dundee University, is a regional finalist in the UK Innovation Enabling Biotechnology Award.
The Courier 10.07.06

Education suffering gender imbalance
The Scottish economy could be damaged unless gender imbalances in higher education are tackled, a leading equal opportunities expert has claimed. Some projects are under way to try to correct this. Last year Dundee and St Andrews universities launched a mentoring scheme for female academics, to support them in career planning.
The Courier 10.07.06

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Professor Callum Fraser has retired as NHS Tayside's consultant biochemist after 22 years of service. Fraser is also an honorary professor in molecular and cellular pathology at Dundee University.
The Courier 10.07.06

Climate change brings Eiger to earth
A Slab of rock weighing millions of tons is poised to break away from the Eiger, one of Europe's most treacherous mountains, and crash into the valley below, a geologist has warned. According to Professor Michael Davies of Dundee University, a civil engineer and member of the International Permafrost Association, the increased rockfalls are occurring because the permafrost that stabilises the surface of the Alps is melting.
The Sunday Times 09.07.06

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A Dundee University student's first novel recently hit the number one position on the Amazon internet site, selling enough to allow him to start writing the sequel.
The Courier 08.07.06

Death of Brigadier David Nicholls
Brigadier David Nicholls, a former Commander of British Forces in the Falkland Islands, has died suddenly at his home in Tayport. Brigadier Nicholls commanded troops on the islands from February 1999, to January 2000, was more recently the Director of Dundee University's Project Atlantis.
The Courier 08.07.06

Intensive care gets results in Romania
Psychologists Dr Suzanne Zeedyk of the University of Dundee and Dr Cliff Davies, previously of Manchester University, have observed remarkable results following their use of 'intensive interaction' with orphaned and abandoned children.
Psychologist July 2006 Vol.19 No.7

University of Dundee Radio, TV & online

Reflections on first year in the classroom
The start of the summer holidays is a welcome break for pupils and teachers alike. It has also marked the end of the probationary year for many new teachers. As part of the teacher induction scheme, all new teachers in Scotland are required to complete a period of probation before being awarded full registration as a teacher with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. One such teacher is Sarah King (30) from Strathkinnes who has just finished a probationary year working as a teacher in Leuchars Primary School. In order to become a teacher, Sarah had to go to college to obtain her Higher maths, which allowed her to gain a place studying teaching at Dundee University.
http://www.fifenow.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=1020&ArticleID=1626188 14.07.06

What's Wrong With Selling Kidneys?
Doctors in this week's BMJ debate the issue of selling kidneys. A personal view article, published earlier this month, asked what's wrong with a market in body parts? Sue Rabbitt Roff of Dundee University Medical School argued that we already permit the sale of body parts and fluids, and we have also already determined "tariffs" for the value of certain body parts in compensation models for workers' accidents, criminal injury, or injury incurred during military service.
http://www.emaxhealth.com/34/6604.html 13.07.06

What's Wrong With Selling Kidneys?
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BBC Radio Scotland - Scotland Live 14.07.06

Plea to Allow People to Sell Their Own Organs
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http://feed.insnews.org/v-cgi/feeds.cgi?feedid=150&story_id=1984790 14.07.06

What’s Wrong with Selling Kidneys?
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http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/521904/ 13.07.06

What's wrong with selling kidneys?
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http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-07/bmj-www071306.php 13.07.06

Kidney sales debated in British journal
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http://www.upi.com/HealthBusiness/view.php?StoryID=20060713-025514-3644r 13.07.06

Kidney Sales Being Debated
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http://news.worldfitness.ca/news/071306/KidneySalesBeingDebated.php 13.07.06

Opening a treasure chest of memories
'LOVE and War' is the title of an exhibition newly opened at Old Gala House in Galashiels. Running until September 2, it traces the story of how Jane Milroy opened her father's war trunk which had lain unopened for 30 years, since his premature death in 1965. She discovered a wealth of material documenting aspects of her father's childhood, education, and relationships in love and war. Her father John Wylie, his sister Agnes and their father Thomas Wylie were graduates of St Andrew's University and Queen's College, Dundee. As 2006 is the 125th anniversary of University College, Dundee, the contents of the war trunk were first exhibited in April at Dundee University.
http://www.borderstoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=1591&ArticleID=1624781 13.07.06

Scottish exchange
A Manukau Institute of Technology student has won the chance to study in Scotland. In September visual arts student Shannon Loney spends one semester at the University of Dundee after winning an Undergraduate Study Abroad Awards scholarship.
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/news/education/2006/07/art100012307.php 12.07.06

Forfar move for goalkeeper Wood
Forfar Athletic have signed up former Celtic reserve goalkeeper Sandy Wood on a one-year deal. The 20-year-old has agreed terms that will allow him to combine playing with studying law at Dundee University.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/forfar_athletic/ 11.07.06

New mum completes medical course
A medical student has successfully completed her course - despite giving birth twice during her studies. Dundee University student Emma Fardon's first son Dan arrived in her third year and second son Josh was born last November during her final year.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/5165992.stm 11.07.06

New mum completes medical course
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BBC Newsonline - Health 11.07.06

New mum completes medical course
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Wave 102 11.07.06

New mum completes medical course
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BBC Ceefax 11.07.06

Climate change brings Eiger to earth
A slab of rock weighing millions of tons is poised to break away from the Eiger, one of Europe's most treacherous mountains, and crash into the valley below, a geologist has warned. According to Professor Michael Davies of Dundee University, a civil engineer and member of the International Permafrost Association, the increased rockfalls are occurring because the permafrost that stabilises the surface of the Alps is melting. http://www.ifyouski.com/news/newsarticle/?ObjectID=7749515 10.07.06

Head of Clinical Sciences to become Durham’s new Vice Chancellor
Chris Higgins, Director of the Medical Research Council Clinical Sciences Centre at Imperial, will leave the College next year to take up the post of Vice Chancellor at the University of Durham. He has held posts at the Universities of Dundee, Oxford and California, Berkeley.
http://www.imperial.ac.uk/P7955.htm 07.07.06

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