MOTS-c Peptide and Mitochondrial Research
2023 12 Sep
While many peptides currently available for research exhibit the potential to stimulate growth hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland, studies suggest Mots-c may exhibit a distinct mechanism of action. Today, our focus lies in discussing this particular peptide. Mots-c refers to mitochondrial-derived peptides, small bioactive...Read more
Patient Mediated Research - What is That?
2023 01 Aug
Patients have long been left out of the loop when it comes to controlling their medical information. Accordingly, Andaman7 intends to help patients regain control over their health data and enable secure interactions between patients and health actors (hospitals, doctors and public and private researchers). With its innovative patient-centric approach,...Read more
GDPR: Conducting “big data” research with European health data
2018 06 Jun
As a result of rapid transformations in information technology, medical research is becoming increasingly data intensive. Imagine a researcher- we’ll call him Walden - who is planning, in the year 2020, to carry out a big data analysis on large amount of personal health data stored in datasets and data repositories located in Europe. Walden comes...Read more
European Oncology Convention showcases the latest research
2018 22 May
On 6 & 7 June, 2018, London’s ExCeL will play host to the two most important days of the year for Europe’s leading oncology professionals. Under one roof, the European Oncology Convention will showcase the latest research, innovations and techniques transforming the study, diagnosis and treatment of cancerous tumours. Here’s five...Read more
How Does a Local Heart Foundation Benefit Research and Public Health?
2017 20 Jul
HerzstiftungOlten is a local foundation connected to the Swiss Heart Foundation. I initiated the foundation of the Herzstiftung Olten 25 years ago. I realised, that a national organisation has difficulty to reach people on the ground. National heart foundations are usually supporting cardiovascular research and besides are active in making...Read more
Zoom On: Dr. Mark Sussman, San Diego State University Heart Research Institute
2015 18 Aug
Dr. Mark Sussman is a Professor of Biology at San Diego State University and the Chief Research Scientist at the San Diego State University Heart Institute. Dr. Sussman was recently selected by the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Science division to receive this year's Distinguished Achievement Award. Dr. Sussman currently serves...Read more
Zoom On: Ruth McPherson, Director of Research - Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute
2015 07 Jun
Dr. Ruth McPherson is the Director of the Ruddy Canadian Cardiovascular Genetics Centre, Atherogenomics Laboratory and the Lipid Clinic. She is also the Director of Research for the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and a Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Biochemistry at the University of Ottawa. Dr. McPherson’s...Read more
Zoom On: Prediman K. Shah, Director Oppenheimer Atherosclerosis Research Center
2015 07 Apr
Prediman K. Shah, MD, Director of the Oppenheimer Atherosclerosis Research Center and the Shapell and Webb Family Chair in Clinical Cardiology, is to be named a Master of the college from the American College of Cardiology during the medical society’s 64th Annual Scientific Session & Expo. Shah is a Professor of Medicine and Cardiology. He is recognised...Read more
