Scottish Infection Research Network

New PDRA now position in Gill Douce's lab at the University of Glasgow. The project is focussed on understanding the relationship between C. difficile and induction of inflammatory responses in vivo. This is part of a consortium project and the successful applicant will be working with two other PDRA's based in Newcastle and Sheffield respectively. This project has a significant emphasis on immune activation and may suit someone with a background in Immunology. http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/jobs/vacancies /

Looking forward to NHS Highland conference in Inverness on 27 April. Infection Control Matters.

27 April 2017 NHS Highland Conference, Inverness http://www.ips.uk.net/event/nhs-highland- conference-2017/

On 10 March SHAIPI, in conjunction with the Institute for Applied Health Research at Glasgow Caledonian University, are hosting a one-day student-focussed networking event for students and academics from other institutions within Scotland.
Information and registration is available from the SHAIPI website: https://tinyurl.com/gpt3yqj

Seeking Community Advisors!
The Scottish Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Institute is inviting members of the public in Scotland (aged over 18 years) to join the Community Network (ChaiN for SHAIPI).
http://www.gla.ac.uk/…/researchcentres/ sirn/shaipi/welcome…/

Research funding opportunity
Tackling antimicrobial resistance: behaviour within and beyond the healthcare setting
Closing Dates:
... Pump priming grants - 16.00 on 20 July 2016 Expression of Interest for collaborative grants - 16.00 on 27 July 2016 Collaborative grants - 16.00 on 8 September 2016
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PhD Research Studentship now available at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Antimicrobial stewardship: Public understanding of self-limiting illness and antibiotic expectation (Ref: REG2016_SHLS1)
Application deadline: 18 April 2016

22 April 2016, Bristol. Social Science Research on Antimicrobial Resistance Workshop

Pitch @ Palace 5 is coming to Glasgow on 9 February. It is aimed at those seeking support for start-up formation, or growth of their existing start-up with the winners of the regional tour events taking part in an industry-led “boot camp” before pitching their ideas to an audience of around 330 CEOs, business angels and potential business partners at St James’ Palace.
Pitch @ Palace 5.0 will focus on Biotech and applications are welcome from entrepreneurs in the following... categories: Agriculture, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences, Research Technologies, Diagnostics, Therapeutics, Medical Devices, Big Data and Consumer Healthcare.
The format for the tour is a rapid elevator style 3 minute presentation akin to “dragons’ den” where you have an opportunity to pitch your idea and capture the imagination of the judges. The three winners (from around 20 selected to pitch) will be invited to a Boot Camp at the University of Cambridge on 22 February and will receive support and mentoring from leading industry experts and competition alumni. From this, 12 to 15 entrepreneurs will be selected to pitch at St James’ Palace on Monday 7 March 2016.
Prospective applicants can be at all levels, from aspiring student entrepreneurs with an “idea on paper” to CEOs of existing start-up companies that are looking to scale up their operations. For further information on the competition and to apply, visit : http://pitchatpalacenews.com/pitchpalace- 5-0-7th-march-2016/
Applications deadline: 29th January. For further information on the competition and to apply, visit the Pitch@Palace web pages.
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Fiona Elizabeth Agnew Trust – Understanding, Research and Education about Sepsis Awards
Non-recurring awards for health professionals and scientists engaged in: sepsis research (laboratory or clinical), clinical management of sepsis, sepsis education, or the public understanding of clinical risk from sepsis, including antimicrobial resistance.
The Fiona Elizabeth Agnew Fellowship, worth up to £10,000, is available for laboratory or clinical researchers undertaking a defined p...iece of sepsis-related work in areas such as (but not limited to): sepsis genetics, ecology, immunology, diagnostics, antimicrobial pharmacology, clinical presentations, clinical risk factor modification, clinical treatment and long-term sepsis survivor follow up.
There are also up to three £500 Travelling Bursaries to assist health professionals and educators wishing to attend a sepsis congress or visit leading world centres of sepsis research expertise and clinical practice.
Application deadline: 29 February 2016.
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Research Investments in Global Health: A Systematic Analysis of UK Infectious Disease Research Funding and Global Health Metrics, 1997–2013

Recent publications on range of Infectious Diseases available from http://researchinvestments.org/publicatio ns/

Scotland Tonight: "Are we heading for an antibiotic apocalypse?" Another opportunity to watch Professor Alistair Leanord's interview on Scotland Tonight on 19 November.

6-8 November 2016
Federation of Infection Societies (FIS) Annual Conference & 10th Healthcare Infection Society (HIS) International Conference 2016 EICC, Edinburgh

26 - 30 June, 2016

Third Report of UK Health Research Analysis (2014) now available.

Trust me, I’m a doctor is coming back for a new series on BBC Two – and the doctors need your help!
They have teamed up with researchers at the University of Glasgow, Dr Emilie Combet (Lecturer in Human Nutrition, School of Medicine) and Dr Bill Mullen (Senior Research Fellow in the Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences).
The team will be looking at two important health stories, the first will look at the effects of vegetable oil on heart health, and the second will ...investigate whether protein supplements actually help muscle growth.
The team still need more volunteers for the two Glasgow-based studies:
25-75 YEAR OLDS WHO ARE NOT ON REGULAR MEDICATION to take part in our oil experiment (drinking two tablespoons of vegetable oil a day to see if it improves heart health)
50-70 YEAR OLDS to take part in our protein experiment (exercising and drinking protein supplements three times a week to see if it helps muscle growth)
If either of these stories interests you please follow this link to enter your details by visiting Upcoming BIG experiments.
Or if you would like more info about the experiments please email trustme@bbc.co.uk
These are big experiments and we need a wide range of people, so please share this with your friends, family and colleagues.
Thanks for your help,
The Trust Me team‌
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