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20 Aug 2019
On 1 September, leading neurologist Professor Paul Matthews will start his tenure as the new Chair of the Neurosciences and Mental Health Board.
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19 Aug 2019
Twelve outstanding articles have been shortlisted for this year's Max Perutz Science Writing Award, the MRC's annual writing competition
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9 Aug 2019
UK researchers and innovators will work with counterparts across the planet to tackle global challenges such as Ebola outbreaks, the impact of subpolar ocean currents on global climate, and the effect of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on society and individuals’ happiness and wellbeing following a major funding announcement.
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24 Jun 2019
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a serious problem, forcing doctors to turn to antibiotics other than penicillin or penicillin derivatives, or to different drug cocktails, which are often less effective in treating hospital and community based infections.
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11 Jun 2019
MRC-supported researchers are among the 56 scientists elected as new EMBO Members.
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10 Jun 2019
Ambitious delivery plans published today outline how UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), which includes MRC, will work with its partners to ensure that world-leading research and innovation continues to flourish in the UK.
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10 Jun 2019
Congratulations to the people closely connected with the MRC who have been recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
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5 Jun 2019
The MRC has launched a new pilot funding scheme today aiming to support researchers through difficult transition periods in their careers.
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20 May 2019
The annual MRC Festival of Medical Research takes place from 13-23 June 2019. It involves a wide range of free public activities showcasing MRC-funded research. The programme of MRC Festival activities launched today.
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9 May 2019
MRC is one of twelve funders investing a total of £25 million into understanding and influencing the social, economic and environmental factors that affect our health. The investment marks the first ever funding round of the UK Prevention Research Partnership (UKPRP).
