Week Ending 13 May 2011 -
Synopsis number 955

University of Dundee News

Heart drugs help respiratory illness
Cheap drugs normally given to patients with heart disease have been found to protect patients who also have respiratory disease. A Dundee University-led research team found that if beta blockers were taken in conjunction with inhalers, death rates were cut and patients had fewer admissions to hospital.
The Courier 13.05.11

Beta blockers may treat bronchitis, research claims
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The Scotsman 13.05.11

Beta Blockers may help COPD sufferers
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HealthCanal 13.05.11

Spin-outs and importance to economy
University spin-out companies could play an important role in Scotland's economic recovery, according to a Tayside firm of solicitors.
The Courier 13.05.11

Wellcome funds Gene research
Professor Jason Swedlow and Professor Tom Owen-Hughes, both based in the Wellcome Trust Centre for Gene Regulation and Expression at the College of Life Sciences, University of Dundee have received grants of £4.2m and £2m respectively funding 22 Dundee jobs and nine at collaborating universities in UK, US and Europe.
Compute Scotland 12.05.11

Drugs experts' cash boost
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Press and Journal 13.05.11

Dundee University to lead £200K UK-wide collaboration in drug discovery
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Science Business 11.05.11

University in £200,000 drug discovery grant
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The Courier 12.05.11

Focus on cancer research in Dundee
Cancer experts form Dundee and Belfast will team up today at Dundee University to discuss the latest developments in their research.
Press and Journal 12.05.11

Washington post awaits Dundee student
A Dundee University student is set to spend her summer working in Washington DC.
The Courier 12.05.11

Dundee's life sciences sector in £6m boost
Dundee's reputation for top quality research in life sciences has been given another boost with two scientists being awarded grants totalling more than £6m.
The Courier 12.05.11

Festival of museums
The inaugural Festival of Museums will see a jam-packed programme of 75 events taking place day and night across the country from May 13 to 15, with six events taking place across Dundee and Angus. Matthew Jarron, Museum Curator at the University of Dundee is quoted.
Forfar Dispatch 11.05.11

'Irresponsible' move by universities
English universities are going down 'an incredibly irresponsible path' on funding, a Dundee student leader has claimed.
The Courier 11.05.11

Funding boost for diabetes research
Diabetes research in Dundee was given a funding boost yesterday thanks to members of a local volunteer group.
The Courier 11.05.11

Centre's body of work
A insight into the human body has gone on show at Dundee Science Centre, Sensation. The Dundee University Museum Services display - Understanding the body, is the latest in a series of exhibits aimed at widening public access to the university's historic collections and sparking fresh interest in science.
The Courier 10.05.11

Three Indian origin doctors in UK top 50
Three general practitioners of Indian origin are among Britain's 50 best doctors who have helped shape health care, according to Pulse, a leading medical publication. Kamlesh Khunti who graduated from the University of Dundee in 1984, is a leading diabetes expert.
Economic Times 10.05.11

Three Indian origin doctors in UK top 50
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Indian Express 10.05.11

Three Indian origin doctors in UK top 50
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Express India 10.05.11

Three Indian origin doctors in UK top 50
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Zee News 10.05.11

3 NRI docs in UK top list
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Hindustan Times 10.05.11

Professor honoured for his work
A professor at Dundee University has been elected to the Fellowship of the academy of Medical Sciences in London.
Press and Journal 10.05.11

Work of local artist goes on display
A Monifieth artist has her work on display this week at the botanic Gardens, Dundee University, Riverside Drive.
Press and Journal 10.05.11

Historical medical items go on display
Items used to teach generations of medical students are on display in a new Dundee exhibition. Understanding the Body, at Sensation, features many items from the Tayside Medical History Museum that were used in the early years of Dundee's medical school.
Press and Journal 10.05.11

The sting: Thieves make off with bee hives from £1.8m research project
Thieves have stole several bee hives containing thousands of the insects from a £1.8m research project in Dundee. The four cedar wood hives were stolen from the grounds of Ninewells Hospital. Scientists at Dundee University's centre for neuroscience had been using the hives to explore the reasons behind the decline of the bumble bee in the UK.
STV 09.05.11

Criminal pests leave a sting in the tale
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Press and Journal 10.05.11

£1.8m research project stung by major theft
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The Courier 10.05.11

Slick thieves hive off 125,000 bees
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Daily Mail 10.05.11

Scientists stung by £3k bumble bee theft
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The Scotsman 10.05.11

University researchers stung by theft of 120,000 rare bees
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Press and Journal 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Times Live 10.05.11

Bee theft hits uni research project
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Evening Telegraph 09.05.11

£2m bee sting
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Daily Record 10.05.11

Scientists suffer £2m sting in bees theft
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The Herald 10.05.11

Dundee University research bees stolen
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BBC News Online 09.05.11

Uni research project stung as thieves steal thousands of bees from hospital grounds
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Daily Record 09.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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London Free Press 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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canoe.ca 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Calgary Sun 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Winniepeg Sun 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Edmonton Sun 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Toronto Sun 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Baltimore Sun 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Reuters Alert 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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SBS.com 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Straits Times 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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WTAQ News 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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WHTC News 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Reuters India 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Irish Times 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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ibnlive.in 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Vancouver 24H 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Reuters 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Reuters India 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Fox 4KC News 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Chicago Tribune 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Fox 43 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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The 33TV 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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WQAD.com 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Fox 59 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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The West 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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Fox News 10.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of research bees
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ABC News 10.05.11

Thieves steal bees from university
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Mail OnSunday 11.05.11

Scientists stung by theft of bees
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iol.co.za 11.05.11

Bees stolen from British university
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