Alzheimer's prevention role discovered for prions
30th June 2007
The mysterious prion proteins has been identified by Professor Hooper's team in IMCB toagainst against Alzeihmer's disease.
A role for prion proteins, the much debated agents of mad cow disease and vCJD, has been identified. It appears that the normal prions produced by the body help to prevent the plaques that build up in the brain to cause Alzheimer's disease. The possible function for the mysterious proteins was discovered by a team of scientists led by Medical Research Council funded scientist Professor Nigel Hooper of the University of Leeds.
Alzheimer's and diseases like variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease follow similar patterns of disease progression and in some forms of prion disease share genetic features. These parallels prompted Professor Hooper's team to look for a link between the different conditions. They found an apparent role for normal prion proteins in preventing Alzheimer's disease.
"Our experiments have shown that the normal prion proteins found in brain cells reduce the formation of beta-amyloid, a protein that binds with others to build plaques in the brain that are found in Alzheimer's disease," explains Professor Hooper.
He continues: "In vCJD, the normal version of prion protein, PrPc, found naturally in the brain is corrupted by infectious prions to cause disease. The normal function of PrPc has been unclear."
Using cells grown in the lab, the team looked at the effect of high and low levels of normal prion protein on the successful formation of beta amyloid, the source of Alzheimer's plaques. They found that beta amyloid did not form in cells with higher than usual levels of PrPc. In comparison, when the level of PrPc was low or absent, beta amyloid formation was found to go back up again.
Mice genetically engineered to lack PrPc were also studied. Again, this revealed that in its absence, the harmful beta-amyloid proteins were able to form.
It appears that PrPc, the normal prion protein, exerts its beneficial effect by stopping an enzyme called beta-secretase from cutting up amyloid protein into the smaller beta-amyloid fragments needed to build plaques.
Further evidence for the protective role of normal prion proteins is provided by mutated versions that are linked to genetic forms of prion disease because beta-amyloid fragments are able to form when the normal prion protein is corrupted by genetic mutation.
Professor Hooper concludes: "Until now, the normal function of prion proteins has remained unclear, but our findings clearly identify a role for normal prion proteins in regulating the production of beta-amyloid and in doing so preventing formation of Alzheimer's plaques. Whether this function is lost as a result of the normal ageing process, or if some people are more susceptible to it than others we don't know yet."
"The next step for our research will be to look in more detail at how the prion protein controls beta amyloid, knowledge that could be used to design anti-Alzheimer's drugs. Theoretically, if we can find a way of mimicking the prion's function we should be able to halt the progress of Alzheimer's. However, there's still a lot of work to be done in looking at levels of prions in the human system and how these may alter as we age."
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Research offers new way to target shape-shifting proteins
29th August 2011A molecule which can stop the formation of long protein strands, known as amyloid fibrils, that cause joint pain in kidney dialysis patients has been identified by faculty researchers. more
Injured soldiers' Kilimanjaro climb could boost psychological recovery
4th August 2011A group of soldiers recovering from serious injury as a result of their service in Afghanistan are to take part in a psychological study as they hike to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. more
Busy bees at work
2nd August 2011New research looks at how bees and other pollinating insects respond to urban areas. more
Prof Foyer awarded Redox pioneer accolade
1st August 2011Professor Christine Foyer has been named as a 'Redox Pioneer' by the US journal Antioxidants & Redox Signaling (ARS) in recognition of achieving more than 1000 citations for a paper on redox biology. more
Heavy metal hardens battle
20th July 2011The French may have had a better chance at the Battle of Agincourt had they not been weighed down by heavy body armour, say researchers. more
Predictive model offers accurate remote mapping of plant communities
1st June 2011A faculty PhD student has developed a fast, accurate and inexpensive method of creating detailed vegetation community maps over very large areas. more
Partnership to improve rehabilitation for spinal injury patients
1st June 2011Researchers and clinicians in Yorkshire have teamed up to improve rehabilitation programmes for people who have suffered severe spinal injuries. more
Professor Eileen Ingham has won a prestigious award for her achievements in scientific research.
9th May 2011The Women of Outstanding Achievement Awards recognise the diverse contributions of women as leaders, innovators and role models. more
No safety in numbers for moths and butterflies
9th May 2011Faculty scientists will look into how lethal viruses attack differently sized populations in research that may open the door to new pest controls. more
Why can some people endure exercise better than others?
3rd May 2011Faculty researchers are gaining insight into how the heart, lungs, and muscles work together to affect endurance. more
Model of island ecology sheds new light on the origins of island species
12th April 2011Animal and bird species found only on a single island should still be common within that island. more
Africa College to organize an international conference in Leeds on Food Security, Health and Impact
10th February 2011The conference will be held in June and organised by an interdisciplinary team. more
Unfolding amyloid secrets
20th January 2011Scientists have made a fundamental step in the search for therapies for amyloid-related diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and diabetes mellitus. more
New vaccine to assist worldwide eradication of polio
14th December 2010Faculty scientists are joining the global fight to eradicate polio by tricking the body to develop immunity. more
"Sidelined scientist who came close to discovering DNA is celebrated at last"
27th November 2010Leeds scientist William Astbury appears in the Guardian and the BBC's History of the world in 100 Objects. more
'Magic number' 695 opens up new areas for Alzheimer's research
15th November 2010The latest findings from faculty biologists open up exciting new avenues for research into Alzheimer's. more
Scorpion has welcome sting for heart bypass patients
22nd October 2010A toxin found in the venom of the Central American bark scorpion (Centruroides margaritatus) could hold the key to reducing heart bypass failures. more
100 million year-old mistake provides snapshot of evolution
19th October 2010Faculty plant scientists have traced how a 100 million year-old gene mutation led flowers to make male and female parts differently. more
Leeds scientists secure £244k boost for dementia research
13th October 2010Scientists at the University of Leeds have begun a major study into the way Alzheimer's disease develops. more
Faculty ecologists snap up photo prizes
6th September 2010Two faculty PhD students have snapped up top prizes in this year's British Ecological Society photographic competition. more
A new generation of biological scaffolds
15th July 2010University researchers have been working on ways of producing biological scaffolds that will not be rejected by a patient's immune system. more
Introducing Robofish: leading the crowd in studying group dynamics
28th June 2010Faculty scientists have created the first convincing robotic fish that shoals will accept as one of their own. more
Projects to address decline of honeybees and other insect pollinators
22nd June 2010Leeds scientists have been awarded nearly £1.5m to explore the causes and consequences of threats to bees and other pollinating insects in the UK. more
Findings provide new therapeutic route for rare kidney disease
15th June 2010Recent findings provide a new focus for future therapies for Dent's disease, for which there is currently no cure. more
New use for old drugs in treating hepatitis C
7th June 2010Common drugs used to treat conditions such as diabetes and obesity could be used to successfully treat hepatitis C virus infection. more
New Way Bacterium Spreads in Hospital
28th May 2010A new study finds that Clostridium difficile, a germ that causes deadly intestinal infections, can also travel by air. more
Faculty Professor elected to Academy of Medical Sciences.
17th May 201040 of the UK's leading medical researchers have been recognised for excellence in medical science. more
'Fountain of youth' steroids could protect against heart disease
14th May 2010A natural defence mechanism against heart disease could be switched on by steroids sold as health supplements. more
Potential new drug target to combat Kaposi’s Sarcoma
6th May 2010Faculty research has identified how the virus which causes Kaposi’s Sarcoma replicates and spreads. more
It’s official - Students love Biological Sciences
4th May 2010Our personal tutors were recognised for their dedication, hard work and support at the 'I Love My Personal Tutor' Awards recently. more
Bat species discovered for the first time in the UK
20th April 2010A type of bat never seen before in the UK has been found visiting caves in Yorkshire and Sussex. more
From bed bugs to bicycles
12th March 2010Riding a bike like Chris Hoy, cleaning up with Aggie Mackenzie or firing rockets across campus: just a few of the 50 science activities at the Leeds Festival of Science for Yorkshire school children. more
New bird species found in Borneo
15th January 2010The "Spectacled Flowerpecker", a bird species new to science, has been discovered in the Bornean rainforest. more
Well-travelled wasps provide hope for vanishing species
11th November 2009They may only be 1.5mm in size, but the tiny wasps that pollinate fig trees can travel over 160km in less than 48 hours. The fig wasps are transporting pollen ten times further than previously recorded for any insect. more
Carbon-offsetting and conservation can both be winners in rainforest
21st October 2009Logged rainforests can support as much diversity in birds as virgin forest within 15 years if properly managed, research at the University of Leeds has found. more
Leeds undergraduates dominate National Entrepreneurship Final
20th October 2009Two University of Leeds students have triumphed in a national enterprise competition. more
50 active years after 50: increasing the quality of our second half-century
20th October 2009A £50 million research initiative, aimed at giving people '50 active years after 50' is being launched by the University of Leeds. more
Sex life may hold key to honeybee survival
14th September 2009New NERC grant to study honeybees' sex lives more
University of Leeds ecologist snaps up photo prize
24th August 2009University of Leeds ecologist and PhD student Ute Bradter has snapped up first prize - worth £750 - in this year's British Ecological Society's photographic competition. more
The Tourist Trap - Galapagos victim of its own success
12th August 2009Mosquitoes with the potential to carry diseases lethal to many unique species of Galapagos wildlife are being regularly introduced to the islands via aircraft, according to new research published today. more
Leeds heart research boost
11th August 2009Scientists at the University of Leeds have been awarded £184,000 by the British Heart Foundation to continue efforts to find a cure for heart disease. more
Unlocking the key to human fertility
3rd August 2009Scientists at Leeds and Bradford have discovered a unique 'DNA signature' in human sperm, which may act as a key that unlocks an egg's fertility and triggers new life. more
Africa College: tackling global food security
27th July 2009A major University of Leeds initiative has joined forces with two leading African scientific organisations and is working to improve human health and prevent future food crises in sub-Saharan Africa. more
Prestigious Fellowship for FBS Researcher
22nd July 2009Dr Adrian Whitehouse has been selected as one of only 16 bioscience researchers across the UK to receive a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) fellowship. more
Biological warfare in bacteria offers hope for new antibiotics
2nd July 2009Scientists are to study a group of proteins that are highly effective at killing bacteria and which could hold the key to developing new types of antibiotics. more
Scientists solve mystery of shrinking sheep
2nd July 2009Milder winters are causing Scotland's wild breed of Soay sheep to get smaller, according to new research at the University of Leeds more
Faculty member elected to serve on International Rett Syndrome Foundation scientific board.
11th March 2009Dr Mathias Dutschmann (IMSB, Senior Lecturer) has been appointed to serve on the Scientific Review Board (SRB) of the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) for a three year term.
RAE Success!
19th December 2008Leeds' Faculty of Biological Sciences has consolidated its place amongst the UK elite according to the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) figures. more
Kidney Research Appointment
15th December 2008Dr Stan White has been appointed to the Grants and Fellowships committees of Kidney Research UK (KRUK). Kidney Research UK is the leading UK charity funding research that focuses on the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease.
Polar racer evokes Olympic ideals to achieve peak performance
28th November 2008The audience at today's 'Celebrating the Games' lecture heard from Dr Ed Coats how he and his teamates - James Cracknell and Ben Fogle - are preparing to test this limits of human endurance in the most inhospitable continent on earth: the Antarctic. more
Philip Leverhulme Prize in Zoology for Leeds Biologist
13th November 2008Dr Bill Hughes of the University of Leeds'Faculty of Biological Sciences has been awarded a Philip Leverhulme Prize in Zoology. These prizes, worth £70,000, are awarded to scholars under the age of 36 who are judged to be outstanding in their field. more
The heat is on
9th October 2008England?s top rugby league players are being exposed to an Australian-style climate at the University of Leeds ahead of this month?s forthcoming Rugby League World Cup 2008, which kicks off on 25 October. more
Bioscience Horizons: award for publishing innovation
7th October 2008Bioscience Horizons, the Leeds-sponsored journal showcasing the best undergraduate bioscience research has been awarded a Highly Commended certificate by the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) for publishing innovation. more
Future looks bleak for one of world's smallest seal species
6th October 2008One of the smallest seals - the Caspian - has joined a growing list of mammal species in danger of extinction. more
Disease diagnosis in just 15 minutes
29th September 2008Testing for diseases such as cancer and multiple sclerosis could soon be as simple as using a pregnancy testing kit. more
Why did the squirrel cross the road?
29th August 2008A study has proved that red squirrels can and do make use of special crossings set up over busy roads. more
Could your pond offer a home to the crays?
13th August 2008Scientists at the University of Leeds are on the look out for willing volunteers who could provide a home for a dying breed of aquatic invertebrates. more
Challenging forensic DNA evidence
18th July 2008A new course to help lawyers tackle difficult decisions about when and how to challenge DNA evidence presented in the courtroom is being launched at the University of Leeds. more
Leeds-China Membrane Biology Initiative takes a further step
7th July 2008The UK-China Membrane Biology Initiative led by the University of Leeds recently celebrated its first birthday by successfully hosting the 2nd international symposium on "Membrane Biology: Structure, Signalling and Neuroscience" at the University of Leeds more
Peter Hudson FRS
25th June 2008Leeds Alumnus Peter Hudson has been elected a fellow of the Royal Society. Peter is now Willaman Chair in Biology, Director of Life Sciences, at our WUN partner Pennsylvania State University more
£2.8million study to combat global food poverty
10th June 2008The University of Leeds Transformation Fund will bring together researchers from medicine, plant science, ecology, social policy and the environment to focus on preventing future food crises in Sub-Saharan Africa. more
Undergraduate Bioscience Research Reaches New Horizons
25th March 2008This week sees the launch of Bioscience Horizons, a unique peer-reviewed journal comprising entirely of the very best undergraduate bioscience research in the UK and Republic of Ireland. more
European membrane expertise to focus on new treatments for human diseases
18th March 2008A new 15 million Euro project led by the University of Leeds aims to find novel treatments for many human diseases by bringing together the leading European experts in membrane proteins. more
Purging the plantain pests
21st February 2008A tiny pest that threatens the staple diet of millions in Africa could soon be eradicated in a project announced today that brings together plant experts from Leeds and Uganda. more
New Centre to be at the heart of UK's cardiovascular research
11th February 2008Expertise from across the University of Leeds is to be channelled into a new research centre that aims to progress the understanding, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. more
Genetic mapping of the potato pest
27th November 2007The full weight of a consortium of world-leading scientists - including those who helped decode the entire human genome - is being thrown at the potato worm. more
Visit from Zhejiang university
7th November 2007Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael Arthur has hosted a visit from members of Zhejiang University, one of the largest and most highly-regarded universities in China. more
Professor Ward appointed as Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Applied Physiology
29th October 2007Professor John Hardy's Crisp Lecture
29th October 2007The annual Crisp Lecture in Neuroscience or Neurology was delivered on 29th October 2007 by John Hardy, Professor of Neuroscience at University College London. more
New partnership offers outsourced R&D in membrane biology
24th September 2007One of the UK's most successful academic entrepreneurs has teamed up with the University of Leeds to offer outsourced research and development in membrane biology to pharmaceutical, biotech and agrochemical companies. more
Battling back pain with spinal research
24th September 2007Back pain is Britain's leading cause of time off work, with an estimated eight out of 10 people suffering at some point in their lives. more
Research to shed new light on how statins benefit heart patients
20th September 2007A scientist at Leeds whose research is challenging conventional thinking on how the cholesterol-reducing drugs statins benefit cardiac patients, has secured funding to further investigate her findings. more
Joint Symposium held in Beijing
19th June 2007The onset of a new Leeds-China collaborative initiative in membrane and neurobiology was marked by a joint symposium on 'Membrane Biology: Structure, Signalling and Neuroscience', held at Beijing (Peking) University between May 18th and 20th, 2007 more
Pioneering skin researchers at the University of Leeds achieve international quality standard
23rd May 2007The Skin Research Centre at the University of Leeds, which has led the way in the treatment of acne, eczema and other skin conditions, is the only University skin microbiology laboratory in the UK to receive the international quality standard ISO 17025. more
Stan White will speak at Symposium
23rd May 2007Stan has been invited to give a symposium lecture at the Renal Association Annual Conference in Brighton May 21st-23rd. more
IMSB Symposium success
22nd May 2007The Institute held its First Research Symposium on 27th February, which had research talks and poster presentations by institute members more
Breakthrough for treatment of fatal heart condition
9th May 2007Researchers at the University of Leeds have found a mechanism to prevent a potentially fatal heart condition that can strike without warning. more
Brian Whipp receives award
7th May 2007American Physiology Society Environmental and Exercise Physiology Section Honor Award for 2008 more
Plant Biologist wins Medal
23rd April 2007Stefan Kepinski has been awarded the Society for Experimental Biology President's Medal for Plant Biology for 2007 more
Honour for Leeds graduate
26th March 2007Dr. Chris Baylis has been named the 2007 Carl W. Gottschalk Distinguished Lecturer of the American Physiological Society Renal Section. more
More honors for Sports and Exercise Sciences Professor Whipp
7th March 2007Professor Brian Whipp (Cardiovascular and SES) has been named as the American College of Chest Physicians: Distinguished Scientist Honor Lecturer 2007. more
Visit from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology ( Beijing) to Leeds on Monday 5th March
5th March 2007A special symposium was held on Monday 5th of March to mark the establishment of the first virtual-laboratory between Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (Beijing) and the Centre for Plant Sciences. more
IMSB first research symposium
26th February 2007The IMSB will be celebrating its official opening with an inaugural symposium on Tuesday 27th Feb. more
A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go to work
22nd January 2007There will soon be no more bitter pills to swallow, thanks to new research by Leeds scientists: a spoonful of sugar will be all we need for our bodies to make their own medicine. more
Fellow to spread the word
15th January 2007Dr Sue Deuchars (IMSB) was featured in an article from the Times Higher Education Supplement (Jan 12, 2006) discussing the role of Research Fellows and the public understanding of science. more
New funds for revolutionary research
2nd January 2007Life-saving surgery using novel human tissue products developed in the University of Leeds moved a step nearer today. more
Student memory lives on at Leeds
14th December 2006The Amit Mehta prize will 'recognise students who have shown determination, resilience and humour in overcoming adversity and disability'. more
Leeds researchers to fight foot and mouth disease
6th December 2006Leeds scientists are starting the search for a new weapon in the fight against foot and mouth disease (FMD). more
Grass Powered Lawn Mower wins regional heat of Biosciences YES 2006
3rd November 2006A University of Leeds team mows away to win the Bioscience Young Entrepreneurs Scheme 2006. more
Ian Wood appointed to Biochemical Society panel
11th October 2006Dr Ian Wood (IMSB) has been appointed to the Genes Theme Panels for the Biochemical Society. more
Leeds Graduate voted most charismatic
5th October 2006Dr Jonathan Wood (Leeds 2002) won the coveted FameLab, a national competition run by Channel 4 and The Telegraph to find the science communicators of the future. more
New book for fish biologists and ethologists
5th October 2006Professor Jens Krause (IICB) has just published a new book entitled Fish Cognition and Behavior. more
Leeds scientist invited to discuss African issues at international forum
19th September 2006Dr Mohamed Dawo, from the Institute of Integrative and Comparative Biology, has been invited to the International Council for Science to review issues relating to Africa. more
PhD student featured in the Veterinary Times
18th September 2006Stephen Gilbert, a 1st year PhD student in the IMSB, was interviewed for a feature about his work on computational modelling of the heart. more
Professor David Beech to speak at Discovery on Target 2006 conference
18th September 2006One of the Featured Presentations for the Ion Channels session of Discovery on Target 2006 will be from Professor David Beech, IMSB Research Director. more
Galapagos studies by Leeds Ecologist Simon Goodman featured in Science
18th September 2006Work by Dr Simon Goodman on the ecology of the Galapagos Archipelagos is featured in a news article in Science more
BBSRC invests £4.82 millions in the Faculty.
11th September 2006The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is the largest investor in research for the Faculty, awarding a total of 25 grants to the value of £4.82 million for the academic year 2005-2006. more
Flurry of publications from the Proteolysis Research Group
6th September 2006Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology: The Proteolysis Research Group led by Professor Nigel Hooper has had several publications accepted this summer. more
Leeds - China research partnership sees first virtual joint laboratory
4th September 2006A historic agreement has been signed in Beijing by Faculty's Pro-Dean of Research Professor Phil Gilmartin and his Chinese counterpart Professor Yongbiao Xue to setup the first virtual laboratory between Leeds and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. more
IMSB PostDoc away day 2006
4th September 2006Postdocs from the Institute of Membrane and Systems Biology attended the first ever PostDoc Away Day, an initiative setup to give postdocs the opportunity to meet each other, present their research and share ideas. more
Imaging microbial systems: from whole micro-organism to single molecules
3rd August 2006Mary Phillips-Jones (Astbury Centre) is the organiser of a symposium entitled "Imaging microbial systems: from whole micro-organism to single molecules" at the September meeting of the Society for General Microbiology. more
More success for PhD Students
31st May 2006Michael Walker has won third prize for his talk at the recent Integrative Physiology Post-Graduate Conference more
Success for Leeds PhD Student
8th May 20063 PhD students from Leeds presented posters at SET for Bioscience in the House of Commons. more
Darwin Initiative grants
7th April 2006Simon Goodman has been awarded two Darwin Initiative grants. more
Harry Rossiter
4th April 2006Dr Harry Rossiter will be co-chairing a symposium with Dr Russell Hepple at the 2006 Experimental Biology Annual Conference more
Sandra Jones
30th March 2006Sandra Jones was invited to give a talk at the University of Florida, Gainesville. more
Research advocates steady pace
30th March 2006Dr Harry Rossiter and Dr Stephen garland of The English Institute of Sport comment on race strategy for the Oxford, Cambridge Boat Race more
When in Rome......
2nd March 2006Sue Ward and Brian Whipp are co-organisers of the European Respiratory Society School Course more
Worldwide Collaboration
8th February 2006Alison Dunn was part of a successful National Science Foundation application. more
Hitch-Hiking Across Generations
1st February 2006Alison Dunn and her colleagues have had their work on Microsporidia featured in Planet Earth, NERC's quarterly magazine more
Forbes on ruminants
1st February 2006Emeritus Professor Mike Forbes had edited a new book on ruminant digestion and metabolism. more
Eponymous wasp
24th January 2006Stephen Compton has just had a small parasitic wasp named after him. more
Sarah Calaghan and Matthew Lancaster
12th January 2006CRISTAL hosted the annual meeting of the Northern Cardiovascular Research Group. more
Keynote speaker
13th December 2005Robert Ker was Keynote Speaker at the Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues more
Harry Rossiter
22nd November 2005Dr Harry Rossiter has been awarded Fellowship of the American College of Sports Medicine
Rural Landscapes and Biodiversity
22nd November 2005Tim Benton, Steve Sait and Bill Kunin have received funding from Rural Economy and Land Use. more
The Colour-Coded Prescription
17th November 2005Martin Richards recently talked to BBC Radio 4's Analysis. more
Caspian seals in Kazakhstan
15th November 2005Simon Goodman has been awarded a grant of US$90,000 from Agip-KCO. more
Sue Ward
15th November 2005Professor Sue Ward has recently been appointed to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK: Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, Panel of Advisors
Joanne Tipper
1st November 2005Joanne Tipper has been invited to join the EPSRC peer review college (2006?2009).
Jens Krause and Darren Croft
1st November 2005Jens Krause and Darren Croft have recently signed a new book contract .. more
Simon Goodman
28th October 2005Simon Goodman recently gave an invited presentation at the 22nd Symposium of the Society of Population Ecology more
Nigel Hooper
1st October 2005Nigel Hooper has been appointed to the MRC New Investigator Award panel.
Dave Westhead
1st October 2005Dave Westhead has recently been appointed to serve on the BBSRC?s Biomolecular Sciences (BMS) panel.
Alison Ashcroft
1st October 2005Alison Ashcroft sat on the BBSRC?s Research Equipment Initiative Panel in October 2005.
Conference on Cardiac Remodelling
1st October 2005Dennis Wray was an invited speaker and chairman of a session more
Paul Knox
1st August 2005Paul Knox has been promoted to a chair in Plant Cell Biology with effect from 1 August 2005.
Judith Smith
1st August 2005Judith Smith has been promoted to a chair in Parasitology, with effect from 1 August 2005.
New Readers
1st August 2005The Committee on Readerships has conferred the title and status of Reader upon ... more
New Senior Lecturers
1st August 2005Mary Phillips-Jones (Structural Biology) and Sreenivasan (Vas) Ponnambalam (Molecular Cell Biology) have both been promoted to Senior Lecturer, with effect from 1 August 2005.
Sue Deuchars
1st June 2005Dr Sue Deuchars has been appointed Academic Fellow in FBS. This position is highly appropriate for Sue?s internationally competitive research portfolio
Jim Deuchars
1st June 2005Jim Deuchars has been appointed Professor of Systems Neuroscience. This promotion reflects the esteem in which Jim is held nationally and internationally, and is also recognition of his excellent work for Leeds.
Sheena Radford
1st June 2005Congratulations to Sheena Radford in being awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry Award in Peptides and Proteins for her "outstanding contributions to the understanding of protein folding mechanisms .."
Stan White
1st May 2005Review lecture: ?New insights into the pathophysiology of renal control of acid-base balance" more
Faculty Director of Research Training
1st May 2005Michelle Peckham has been appointed as the Faculty Director of Research Training. She will have responsibility for generic skills training for PhD students and post docs across the Faculty.
Tony Turner
30th April 2005Tony Turner is the first recipient of a new award of the Biochemical Society for distinguished service to biochemistry and to the Society.
David Westhead
30th April 2005David Westhead has been awarded a three year Research Development Fellowship by the BBSRC to continue working in the area of molecular networks in plants and parasites.
Alison Baker
30th April 2005Alison Baker has been awarded a Leverhulme Research Fellowship for 12 months on 'Chemical genetics and peroxisome protein traffic'
Adrian Whitehouse
30th April 2005Young Investigator Award for Research in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. more
Aadil El-Turabi
26th April 2005Aadil El-Turabi has recently been awarded a Bioscience Yorkshire Enterprise Fellowship to further his research into Immunisation and was featured in a Yorkshire Post article on 26 April 2005 more
Demand versus conservation
28th January 2005Global food demand is expected to double by 2050, but how do we reconcile the need for increased agricultural production with the conservation of biodiversity?