Online graduate Zeeshan, writes about his e-learning experience:
I am currently (2017) an Assistant Professor of Molecular Pathology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Aga Khan University Hospital. Belonging to a resource limited country, the opportunities to train in the discipline of Molecular Genetics are uncommon and infrequent.
Diagnostics North East is a new initiative to bring together the various research infrastructures, capabilities and resources that map to the development, research and innovation of diagnostic technologies available to both academic and commercial partners into a single cohesive structure.
This will lead to greater efficiencies, more visibility and greater opportunities to improve patient health and wellbeing through a common vision and a common approach.
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The NIHR MICs, launched on 1 January 2018, have the remit of building expertise and capacity in the NHS to develop new medical technologies.
The NIHR Medtech and In vitro diagnostic Co-operatives (MICs) replace the NIHR Healthcare Technology Co-operatives (HTCs) and NIHR Diagnostic Evidence Co-operatives (DECs), incorporating and retaining the remits of both.
Newcastle’s NIHR Medtech and In vitro diagnostics Co-operative site announcedRead more
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The CePa Biobank held their official launch event on the 19th January 2018. It was attended by colleagues from the NHS, Newcastle University, Industry collaborators as well as members of the public.
The CEPA Biobank has been created as a Trust initiative in response to requests from Commercial Companies and Researchers for access to a supply of good quality tissue for Quality Control/Assurance and Research purposes.
Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Patrons, Alan Shearer and Steve Harper, visited the Proximity Lab with Lady Elsie on the 22nd November to find out more about the PROSPECT-NE project. Please find out more information about the visit below and on the Chronicle’s website.
A revolutionary new ‘personalised’ cancer treatment and research project is being funded by the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation in Newcastle.
NEW SIR BOBBY ROBSON FOUNDATION-FUNDED PROJECT UNEARTHING ‘THE SECRETS’ OF CANCERRead more
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The Node has supported a number of published papers in the last year in journals such as Science and Blood. Please go to our Research page for more details.
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Earlier this week, Node funded MSc student Zeeshan Qureshi discussed his experiences from the 1st year of his MSc in Clinical and Health Sciences with Molecular Pathology.
”I am enjoying my e-learning experience and want to complete it with flying colours. I would advise my colleagues and juniors to enrol in such programs,
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Earlier this week, Node funded MRes student Adam Bloomfield discussed his experience of a Masters in Cancer at Newcastle University.
”I have had an academic and clinical interest in oncology since starting medical school, though it is taught with some restriction in our curriculum. In the later years of medical school there is emphasis is on recognising patterns of symptoms and signs for recognition and management of malignancy.
SAVE THE DATE
DIAGNOSTICS NORTH EAST CONFERENCE 2018: SUPPORTING EARLY STAGE DEVELOPMENT TO CLINICAL ADOPTION
14th – 15th March 2018 International Centre for Life, Newcastle upon Tyne
This two day conference will showcase the diagnostic resources and expertise available to support researchers, clinicians, and industry in developing and deploying new and innovative diagnostic technologies.
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Please find below details of a Neuro Seminar taking place from 1-2pm on the 20th September at the Institute of Neuroscience.
