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Devon Crouch wins gold at the STEM for Britain Awards Devon Crouch wins gold at the STEM for Britain Awards

Devon Crouch wins gold at the STEM for Britain Awards

On Monday 6 March, three researchers from across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences attended Parliament to present their work at the STEM for Britain finals. Devon Crouch, a PhD student from the Department of Eye and Vision Science, won the gold medal in the biological and biomedical sciences session for his poster, “Stop Thief! Using Biomaterials to Tackle Glaucoma”. Devon reveals more about this unique experience and his award-winning research.

Posted on: 13 March 2023

My First Paper: Ashley CoopeMy First Paper: Ashley Coope

My First Paper: Ashley Coope

This week we continue our My First Paper campaign with Ashley Coope, an Academic Foundation Doctor working at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust who tells us all about his first research paper.

Posted on: 1 November 2022

My First Paper: Devon CrouchMy First Paper: Devon Crouch

My First Paper: Devon Crouch

This week we continue our My First Paper campaign with Devon Crouch a 3rd-year PhD student in the Department of Eye and Vision Science, who tells us all about his first research paper.

Posted on: 12 July 2022

My First Paper: Graham KempMy First Paper: Graham Kemp

My First Paper: Graham Kemp

As we continue our #MyFirstPaper campaign, this week we speak with Professor Graham Kemp about his first paper he published in 1984. Graham is a Professor of Metabolic and Physiological Imaging from the Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences.

Posted on: 26 May 2022

My First Paper: Ben Buckley My First Paper: Ben Buckley

My First Paper: Ben Buckley

As part of our #MyFirstPaper campaign, this week we speak with Dr Ben Buckley about his paper on a comprehensive exercise rehabilitation programme for people with cardiovascular disease or cardiovascular risk factors.

Posted on: 20 May 2022

Dr. Louise Oni Awarded Wellcome ISSF Research Support Fund GrantDr. Louise Oni Awarded Wellcome ISSF Research Support Fund Grant

Dr. Louise Oni Awarded Wellcome ISSF Research Support Fund Grant

Dr. Louise Oni, Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Nephrology awarded Wellcome ISSF Research Support Fund grant in recognition of challenges presented by the pandemic

Posted on: 3 May 2022

My First Paper: Andrew WeeksMy First Paper: Andrew Weeks

My First Paper: Andrew Weeks

As part of our new initiative across the Faculty, are showcasing research and their researchers across the board engaging with the future generations of researchers. This week we continue our My First Paper campaign with Professor Andrew Weeks from ILCAMS, telling us all about his first research paper.

Posted on: 6 April 2022

Our study in the Guardian's Top 10 Science Stories List 2021Our study in the Guardian

Our study in the Guardian's Top 10 Science Stories List 2021

Our research is about Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), a chronic pain condition affecting more than 2% of the UK population, characterised by widespread pain, hypersensitivity, fatigue, poor sleep and impaired cognition.

Posted on: 27 January 2022

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    Devon Crouch wins gold at the STEM for Britain Awards Devon Crouch wins gold at the STEM for Britain Awards

    Devon Crouch wins gold at the STEM for Britain Awards

    On Monday 6 March, three researchers from across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences attended Parliament to present their work at the STEM for Britain finals. Devon Crouch, a PhD student from the Department of Eye and Vision Science, won the gold medal in the biological and biomedical sciences session for his poster, “Stop Thief! Using Biomaterials to Tackle Glaucoma”. Devon reveals more about this unique experience and his award-winning research.

    Posted on: 13 March 2023