News and Events
from the Faculty of Health and Medicine
Parkinson's UK Support Group visit Lancaster University.
Members of the recently formed Parkinson's UK Lancaster & Morecambe Support Group enjoyed a visit to Lancaster University. The visit included talks and a tour of the laboratories.
Released: August 2011
Drug to prevent Alzheimer's "within six years"
A new drug to prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease could be tested on patients within six years according to researchers at Lancaster University.
Released: August 2011
Lancaster University and King's College London to train researchers in end-of-life care
This week, it is announced that two UK universities, Lancaster and King's College London will train international researchers in palliative care as part of a €4million drive to improve care and its quality in Europe and identify tools to improve it, funded by the EU.
Released: August 2011
Shortage of trainee doctors eased by new Lancaster Medical School.
Hospitals in the Morecambe Bay area have managed to fill their places for newly qualified doctors thanks in part to the first medical students graduating this year from Lancaster University. This marks a significant success for medical education in the Morecambe Bay area benefiting students, doctors and ultimately patients. A total of 31 students graduated as doctors, with several opting to train locally.
Released: August 2011
Chief Medical Officer for England Sally Davies receives Honorary Doctorate.
Chief Medical Officer for England Sally Davies is among five people distinguished in their field who have been awarded honorary degrees by Lancaster University at the graduation ceremonies in July.
Released: August 2011
Bumper year for undergraduate degrees
With our first cohort of medical students graduating at Lancaster and the highest proportion of our Biomedical and Life Sciences students attaining a good (i.e., first or upper second class) degree ever, this has been a momentous year for the Faculty of Health and Medicine.
Released: August 2011
Biological Sciences student earns Chancellor's Medal
Biological Sciences graduate Kate De Vere Smith has been awarded a Chancellor's Medal for her outstanding academic performance.
Released: August 2011
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