http://www.sgul.ac.uk Site News daily 1 2009-01-27T10:59:54Z http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/latest-news/genetic-mutation-in-african-malaria-parasite-shown-to-give-resistance-to-best-drugs-1 Scientists have identified genetic mutations in the deadliest malaria parasite in Africa that are giving it resistance to one of the most powerful anti-malarial drugs. No publisher admin Research News 2012-04-27T11:25:53Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/latest-news/researchers-find-that-children-dropped-off-by-car-at-the-school-gates-lead-less-active-lives-overall Children whose parents drive them to school lead less active lifestyles overall than those who walk, cycle or take public transport, according to new research. No publisher admin Research News 2012-02-14T12:49:41Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/news-archive/2011/research-into-life-threatening-heart-condition-backed-with-a31.4million-grant Researchers are launching a new clinical trial into a rare heart condition, with a £1.4million grant from the British Heart Foundation and funding from the Marfan Trust. The research into Marfan Syndrome will look at a potentially life-saving treatment, in a trial involving 500 patients, led by the team from Royal Brompton Hospital with St George’s and research support from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). No publisher admin Research News 2011-05-06T09:58:29Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/news-archive/2009-1/st-george2019s-university-of-london-provides-course-model-for-cyprus2019s-first-medical-degree St George’s, University of London has joined forces with the University of Nicosia, Cyprus’s biggest private university, to launch the first Cypriot medical training programme. No publisher admin 2012-02-09T13:02:42Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/news-archive/2009-1/mobile-phones-could-be-the-key-to-better-sti-diagnosis Mobile phones could revolutionise the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by using new technology to give instant results and recommend treatment options. No publisher admin 2010-11-06T14:55:42Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/news-archive/2009-1/fully-funded-master2019s-degree-for-health-professionals Health professionals in England have the opportunity to advance their careers with a fully funded postgraduate degree at the joint Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, run by Kingston University and St George’s, University of London. No publisher admin 2010-06-10T08:16:44Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/news-archive/2009-1/copy_of_st-george2019s-researchers-issue-ecstasy-death-warning-to-young-healthy-people Ecstasy is more likely to kill young, healthy people than other drugs such as crystal meth and speed according to researchers, who described their findings as a "concern" No publisher admin 2010-02-03T13:34:51Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/news-archive/2009-1/st-george2019s-researchers-issue-ecstasy-death-warning-to-young-healthy-people Ecstasy is more likely to kill young, healthy people than other drugs such as crystal meth and speed according to researchers, who described their findings as a "concern" No publisher admin 2010-02-03T13:34:51Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/news-archive/2009/st-georges-in-hiv-battle-front-line-on-world-aids-day In the week of World AIDS Day, scientists at St George's are undertaking groundbreaking research in an attempt to eradicate the disease. No publisher admin 2009-12-02T13:41:58Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/news-archive/2009/salt-campaigners-reveal-high-salt-content-in-celebrity-pasta-sauce Many top-selling pasta sauces contain much more salt than supermarket versions, according to new research from a campaign group led by St George's Professor of Cardiovascular Science, Graham MacGregor. No publisher admin 2009-12-01T17:20:27Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/news-archive/2009/polar-explorers-discuss-the-science-behind-their-extreme-expeditions-at-st-george2019s-university-of-london Renowned polar explorers Dr Mike Stroud OBE and Dr Ed Coats revisit their alma mater to share their experiences of expeditions which have seen them endure some of the toughest conditions known to man during a lecture at St George’s, University of London. No publisher admin 2009-12-01T10:05:40Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/news-archive/2009/st-george2019s-admission-scheme-hailed-as-an-example-of-how-universities-can-improve-equal-access-to-higher-education Innovation and Skills Secretary Lord Mandelson called for universities to look beyond A Levels to identify the aptitude and potential of all those who should benefit from a university education. And ministers hailed St George’s’ adjusted criteria scheme as an example of how this can be done. No publisher admin 2009-11-19T11:08:00Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/news-archive/2009/st-george2019s-professor-knighted-in-queen2019s-birthday-honours-list St George’s Professor Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, renowned for his work advancing women’s health and maternity care, was honoured in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List. No publisher admin 2011-06-10T14:01:28Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/news-archive/2009/pioneering-st-george2019s-graduate-model-used-by-renowned-european-university The groundbreaking St George’s Graduate Entry Programme is being used as a model by a top European university. No publisher admin 2009-11-18T17:26:33Z News Item http://www.sgul.ac.uk/media/news-archive/2009/new-exhibition-explores-st-george2019s-medical-heritage Students at St George’s, University of London are discovering how the medical school’s founding doctors helped shape modern medicine through a unique exhibition. No publisher admin 2009-11-18T17:26:33Z News Item