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School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences news

Ser Cymru, the National Research Network in Health and Life Sciences is launched

5 September 2013

Professor Chris McGuigan and Professor Malcolm Mason to lead the network.

Academic promotions for 2013

22 July 2013

Six School of Pharmacy staff awarded promotion.

What the papers say

12 June 2013

Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences once again top of the Guardian league table for Pharmacy and Pharmacology.

Anti-cancer ProTide NUC1031 successful in first human trials

7 June 2013

Compound helps overcome the body's resistance to cancer drug Gemcitabine.

Professor Chris McGuigan

Tackling cancer

4 June 2013

University anti-cancer compound shows clinical trial promise.

Professor Gary Baxter is designated a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

31 May 2013

Professor Baxter is honoured for attaining distinction in Pharmacy.

Enhancing maritime safety

29 May 2013

European project to address the failure of the bridge systems and their usage.

School success at Enriching Student Life Awards

16 May 2013

The School's Undergraduate Staff-Student panel are winners of Staff-Student Panel of the Year 2013.

Professor Anthony Campbell elected a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales

26 April 2013

Eminent Society acts to represent Welsh learning internationally.

Welsh lichen could hold the key to new antibiotics

18 April 2013

Professor Les Baillie and his team feature on BBC News.

SPPS Student Sarah Trenfield wins Burnby Memorial Bursary

15 April 2013

British Society for the History of Pharmacy award promotes historical studies related to pharmacy.

Katie Oakes, first year SPPS student, wins BPSA Student of the Year Award

15 April 2013

Student to be the UK representative at the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation Annual Congress.

Prestigious William Prusoff Award given to Andrea Brancale

14 March 2013

Prize recognises outstanding scientists demonstrating dedication, excellence and future potential in the field of antiviral research.

First anti-cancer Pro-tide drug from the McGuigan laboratory is tested in humans

21 January 2013

Nucana BioMed have commenced a phase 1 trial of NUC 1031 against pancreatic cancer.

Honey needed for superbug fight

18 October 2012

Researchers renew call to help fight MRSA.

Student’s tea study wins award

18 July 2012

Superbug research proves to be KESS’s cup of tea.

Business innovation

26 June 2012

Drug discovery recognised for its healthcare, commercial and economic benefits.

Science in Health Live

19 March 2012

Demonstrating the science behind medicine.

Stem cell awareness

27 January 2012

Event showcases University’s leading stem cell research.