Two Major New Papers out at the end of 2017 ! Johnston, C.J.C., Smyth, D.J., Kodali, R.B., White, M.P.J., Harcus, Y., Filbey, K.J., Hewitson, J.P., Hinck, C.S., Ivens, A., Kemter, A.M., Kildemoes, A.O., Le Bihan, T., Soares, D., Anderton, S.M., Brenn, T., Wigmore, S.J., Woodcock, H., Chambers, R.C., Hinck, A.P., McSorley, H.J. and Maizels, R.M.…
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Most downloaded article in Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Rick Maizels' recent review "Parasitic Helminth Infection and the Control of Human Allergic and Autoimmune Disorders" was reported to be the most downloaded 2016 article (3120 times) from the journal Clinical Microbiology and Infection up to June 2017. Download the PDF here.
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Maizels Lab in Hydra 2017
Past and present Maizels Lab members gathered at the 2017 Hydra Conference - for high-res image click here. From left to right: Irma Shabussova (Medical University of Vienna), Anna Kildemoes (University of Copenhagen), Stephan Löser(University of Glasgow), Fumi Varyani (University of Edinburgh), Claire Drurey (University of Glasgow), Henry McSorley (University of Edinburgh), Kara Filbey (Malaghan…
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Rick Maizels & the Maizels Laboratory Relocation
Rick Maizels and the Maizels Laboratory have relocated to the Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology, at the Institute of Immunity, Infection and Inflammation at the University of Glasgow. Please see our contact page for our new details.
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Rick Maizels among worldwide recipients of new Rainin Foundation Awards
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation announced recently that they have awarded $2.9 million for research into Inflammatory Bowel Disease. This includes, for the first time, grants for diet and nutrition related projects. Please click here for a PDF of their press release for more information.
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Kenneth Rainin Foundation Annual Innovations Symposium
Rick Maizels spoke at the Kenneth Rainin Foundation's Annual Innovations Symposium in San Francisco in July 2015. The foundation supports cutting edge research projects that work on diagnosing, treating and curing Inflammatory Bowl Disease. Rick is a foundation grantee. He was interviewed along with other scientists and researchers on why they attend the event. To…
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Janice Murray’s work shortlisted in Spot On Micro Image Contest & Exhibition
Janice Murray has had two images shortlisted in the Spot On Micro Image Contest and Exhibition. To see Janice's entries and all others please go to: www.spot-on-micro.eps.hw.ac.uk/gallery The exhibition is now on at The Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh and closes on Sunday 18 October. All images in the competition are on display and visitors…
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David Dresser’s recent publications available
To access a PDF copy of the paper please click on the paper title. Dresser, D.W. (2014). The Transcription Factors GATA-1 and GATA-4 have opposite effects on DNA expression drivers by an Amh promoter. American Journal of Molecular Biology 4, (150-158). Dresser, D.W. (2013). Interaction betweeen the Wilms tumour factor-1 element in the promoter of Amh…
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Chris Johnston chatted to The Academy of Medical Sciences
Chris Johnston talked to Quentin about his Helminth research within the Maizels group. (download audio) PlayPauseStopMute
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Rick Maizels and Henry McSorley take part in BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s ‘Naked Scientists’ Radio Programme
On March 8 both Rick Maizels and Henry McSorley took part in the BBC Radio Cambridgshire 'Naked Scientists' radio programme which was focusing on the topic of the world of parasites that week. Rick Maizels talked about 'Parasites tricking the immune system' (download audio) PlayPauseStopMute
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