Activities and achievements of the Medical Research Council (MRC) from April 2019 to March 2020.
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Activities and achievements of the Medical Research Council (MRC) from April 2018 to March 2019.
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
Businesses and health researchers can apply for up to £20 million to develop new diagnostic tools based on linking technologies, data and systems.
Monday, 08 July 2019
Nanoco is using expertise in nanomaterials for use in displays and lighting to develop better ways of detecting and treating deadly forms of cancer.
Monday, 06 May 2019
The government is backing plans to create new digital innovation hubs, changing the way scientists access NHS data.
Monday, 06 May 2019
The government is backing plans to create new digital innovation hubs, changing the way scientists access NHS data.
Thursday, 02 August 2018
Businesses can apply for a share of £15 million to better detect, prevent, manage and treat disease and chronic health conditions.
Thursday, 02 August 2018
Businesses can apply for a share of £15 million to better detect, prevent, manage and treat disease and chronic health conditions.
Thursday, 12 July 2018
Activities and achievements of the Medical Research Council (MRC) from April 2017 to March 2018.
Thursday, 12 July 2018
Activities and achievements of the Medical Research Council (MRC) from April 2017 to March 2018.
Monday, 18 December 2017
Professor Fiona Watt FRS has been selected as the Government’s preferred candidate to be the Executive Chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC) when it becomes a constituent part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in April 2018.
Wednesday, 25 January 2017
Tests including an ultrasonic hologram and treatments for serious conditions, such as hospital superbugs, are the latest projects to win a share of Government funding.
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Professor De Strooper is to be the director of the UK Dementia Research Institute based at University College London.
Wednesday, 05 October 2016
Universities and Science Minister confirms the reappointment of Mr Donald Brydon CBE as the Chairman of the Medical Research Council.
Thursday, 01 September 2016
New £650 million laboratory welcomes the first researchers to begin their collaboration and help strengthen the UK’s world-leading reputation in science.
Saturday, 30 April 2016
A quarter of a billion pounds has been pledged towards the UK’s first ever Dementia Research Institute.
Monday, 21 March 2016
UK funding for rapid research into tackling the Zika virus is set to increase to £4million.
Wednesday, 03 February 2016
The government has announced a ‘rapid response’ call for research applications aimed at tackling the risk posed by the Zika virus.
Monday, 30 November 2015
Universities and Science Minister announces the reappointment of Professor Sir John Savill as Chief Executive of the Medical Research Council.
Friday, 07 August 2015
Government funding for the next generation of medical advances has been announced today by Minister for Life Sciences, George Freeman.
Monday, 09 June 2014
David Willetts announces £48 million of new investment in biomedical research.
Monday, 24 March 2014
Professor Sir John Savill has been reappointed as Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Medical Research Council.
Thursday, 06 February 2014
David Willetts unveils £73 million of new funding to help the public and academics unlock the potential of big data.
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Innovative business and academic projects from across the UK’s health sector will benefit from a new £93.2 million package of support
Monday, 18 March 2013
Professor Sir John Savill reappointed as chief executive and deputy chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC).
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