Key mechanism in appetite and weight control uncovered
Researchers have uncovered how a protein named MRAP2 reshapes the function of a brain receptor called MC4R that plays a central role in appetite control and energy balance
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Dean of Medicine to lead national pandemic partnership
Professor Deborah Williamson, Dean of Medicine, appointed Co-Director of new National Scottish Pandemic Sciences Partnership
Lung cancer trial reveals 40% drop in deaths using biomarker testing
Groundbreaking research from the University of St Andrews School of Medicine has found that biomarker testing in individuals at risk of lung cancer led to a major reduction in deaths.
St Andrews experts call for 'decolonisation' of infant eye test
Researchers from the University of St Andrews School of Medicine are calling for the renaming of eye examination terminology to help promote racial equality in healthcare.
Fife siblings celebrate medical degree success
Fife siblings Douglas and Lauren Christie shared a special moment of academic achievement in St Andrews this week.
Medicine comes home
A new partnership between the University and NHS Fife will benefit patient care and medical research in the Kingdom and boost Scotland’s training provision for new doctors.
School of Medicine duo honoured at Scottish Health Awards
Two members of staff from the School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews have been honoured at the 2023 Scottish Health Awards.
Fife children share their views on food fairness in pioneering project
The School of Medicine and the Children’s Parliament have been collaborating to understand food and fairness from the perspective of children living in Fife.
St Andrews medicine student encourages disadvantaged pupils to ‘go for it’
A former Balwearie High School pupil, who is amongst the first in his family to attend university, graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Medicine.
Heart injury biomarker may help COVID-19 patients avoid hospitalisation, new study shows
A new study suggests that a frequently used medical test for heart injury could be used to help Covid-19 patients avoid hospitalisation.