Novel medical scanner begins trials
CAPTION: (Left)A SCREEN SHOT FROM THE SCANNER IMAGES A PAIR OF HANDS, (Right) DR DUNCAN ROBERTSON WITH THE SCANNER. CREDIT: Dr Duncan Robertson
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Cancer-fighting food database goes on-line
Foods which could prevent teenagers from developing cancer are being highlighted by a unique website created by a University of St Andrews scientist.
Cancer experts join re-established medical school
Leading cancer specialists from across the UK have joined the University of St Andrews - further strengthening the University's growth as a citadel of medical research and teaching.
Cancer research goes ‘back to basics’
CAPTION: Dr White will study the repair systems of archaea - a group of microbes often found in extreme environments such as volcanic pools - to find out more about human repair systems.
Grounds for a world record?
Staff at the University of St Andrews will raise their cups of coffee today in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief.
Survey of cancer genes uncovers Viking roots
The Scots and Northern Irish are genetically distinct from elsewhere in the UK, with a different legacy of inherited cancers than in England and Wales, according to the largest ever survey of its kind.
New investigations into cancer
Scientists at the University of St Andrews have been awarded funding to look at the differences between cancer cells and normal cells using new optical methods.
Poetry book raises funds for Maggie’s centre
CAPTION: Martin Crawford, the final-year undergraduate, who organised the book.
Leading cancer expert appointed Dean of Medicine
*Picture caption - Dr Hugh MacDougall*
European psychology conference
Themes such as 'Children surviving Cancer', 'Scottish female dentists are under-paid and overworked', 'Smoking and cervical Cancer', 'Writing letters can save lives' and 'Does your job affect your diet? will be explored when 500 of the most eminent Psychologists come together in St Andrews this week (5th to 8th September, 2001).