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Research Associate - Imperial College London Department of Surgery and Cancer

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

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The Imperial College London Division of Cancer is a 300-strong group of scientists, doctors and technical staff engaged in basic and translational cancer research.

As part of a new Cancer Research UK funded 5-year programme grant based in the Cancer Centre, this Research Associate position will work on a project titled Notch and gamma secretase as targets for treatment. The project will involve elucidating signaling mechanisms activating notch-induced genes and the exploitation as possible targets to reverse endocrine resistance in breast cancer.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent qualification in biochemistry, pharmacology or a related subject. Experience with in vivo models and pharmacological assays involved in drug development is desirable. The deadline for applications is 30 August 2010. For more information please follow the link below.

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NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme - commissioned calls for proposals

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme produces independent research about the effectiveness of different healthcare treatments and tests for those who use, manage and provide care in the NHS.

A new comissioned call for proposals has been released, whereby the NIHR HTA programme identifies key areas where clinical practice needs to be assessed and funds proposals that will best address the issues.

Included in the current commissioned call for proposals are screening for diabetic eye disease, mineral supplementation in the elderly and MRI in the staging of cancer.

The deadline for initital submission of proposals is 13.00, 1 September 2010. Please follow the link below for more information.

NIHR HTA programme

Consultant in Diabetes/Endocrinology/General Medicine - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

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A new position at the Wolfson Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic, part of the renowned Institute of Metabolic Science, Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge has become available for a GMC-registered clinician who has or will shortly receive a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).

The position will mainly focus on the provision of care to diabetic outpatients. Furthermore the Institute of Metabolic Science has a broad research programme which the successful applicant will be expected to take part in, and community clinic work and cooperation with local GPs will also feature in the role.

The deadline for applications is 27 August 2010. For more information please follow the link below.

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NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Endocrinology/Diabetes (NTN(A) attached)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

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The University of Sheffield has opened applications for two new National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Lecturer posts. They are seeking highly motivated individuals, already familiar with research methodologies (i.e. already having completed an MD/PhD) and wishing to excel in both their clinical and academic training. Candidates must be eligible for or already hold a National Training Number.

The posts will be awarded to the two best candidates who apply for the posts in two of six possible specialties (endocrinology/diabetes being one). The Academic Unit of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism (AUDEM) at Sheffield is currently involved in research into type 1 diabetes, endocrine autoimmunity and neuro-endocrinology.

The deadline for applications is 31 August 2010. For more information please follow the link below.

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NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowships - Round 2

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Academic Clinical Fellowships are aimed at those who, in the early stages of their specialty training, demonstrate outstanding potential for a career in academic medicine.

Fellows will undertake a three year specialty training post that incorporates academic training, and during this time will receive support in preparing applications to higher research degrees to follow on from the experience gained whilst on the fellowship.

Recruitment is via the deaneries, although please follow the link below to find out more about the fellowship programme. A number of posts in diabetes and endocrinology are available country-wide. The deadline for applications to this round of recruitment is 31 March 2011.

NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowships

Cochrane Review Incentive Scheme 2010

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Designed to stimulate production of systematic reviews where appropriate, the Department of Health-funded Cochrane Review Incentive Scheme offers small incentive payments (in almost all cases of £5,000) to Cochrane Review Groups (CRGs) for preparing key new or updated Cochrane reviews by agreed dates. Over the past six years, 113 awards have been made.

These are intended to be applied at the discretion of Co-ordinating Editors in ways that will facilitate and possibly accelerate activity that is already planned or underway. Up to 20 further awards of £5,000 are expected to be made during 2010 (though, in very exceptional cases, a higher incentive payment may be agreed).

The deadline for submission of proposals is 5pm, 17 September 2010. Please follow the link below for more information.

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The Science of Risk - Lloyd's Research Prize

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

In order to examine and develop the role that academic research can play in the risk management industry, Lloyd's have this year opened a competition for academics entitled 'The Science of Risk'.

Young researchers, PhD students and Postdocs are welcome to submit recently published papers that for example develop new ways of measuring risk, identify new risks, reduce the impact of existing risks etc., which will be assessed under five categories (endocrinologists may be most interested in the biology category).

A £2000 prize is available for the winner of each category, with an additional £3000 awarded to the best paper overall. The deadline for submissions to the prize is 15 October 2010. To view the eligibility and judging criteria, and find out more about the prize, please follow the link below.

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Research Registrar in Bone Health & Metabolic Bone Disease - Trinity College Dublin

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Bone Unit at St James’s Hospital and Trinity College Dublin is seeking to appoint a Research Registrar on a one-year fixed-term contract working on a collaborative research project to facilitate the undertaking of novel research, principally into the effects of therapeutic agents for osteoporosis on bone health and nutritional status.

The position would ideally suit a medical registrar with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification clinical experience. The position will chiefly require patient assessment, treatment and evaluation of medical patients, whilst the research aspect will provide an excellent introduction to the field of clinical research.

The deadline for applications is 6 September 2010. Applications will only be accepted via e-recruitment through the Trinity College Dublin website, where you can also find out more information about the post (please follow the link and use the keyword 'bone' in the form).

A new website for the British Thyroid Foundation

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The British Thyroid Foundation is a charity dedicated to supporting people with thyroid disorders and helping their families and people around them to understand the condition.

Their website has been completely redesigned and updated, and we hope this will allow them to reach out to all those who need their help. Featured on the new website is a wealth of information on the thyroid gland and associated conditions, as well as updates on all the British Thyroid Foundation's campaigns and events.

You can visit the new website by following the link below.

British Thyroid Foundation website

Calcium pills 'increase' risk of heart attack (BBC News Online, 29 July 2010)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

A meta-analysis of trials on calcium supplementation published in the British Medical Journal has found that calcium supplementation can increase the risk of heart attack by 30%. The study excluded trials where vitamin D was co-administered with calcium.

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