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McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine | Image Credit: en.wikipedia.org Pittsburgh, PA (January 11, 2024): Nestled within the prestigious University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine (MIRM) continues to push the boundaries of medical science, offering glimpses of a future where damaged tissues and organs could be repaired or even regenerated. Established in 1992, MIRM has become a global leader in this dynamic field, boasting a confluence of world-renowned researchers, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to translating breakthroughs from the lab to the bedside. Current Program The McGowan Institute focuses on bringing the scientific results of its affiliated faculty into the clinical setting. It does this by using ti...

Credit: aecc.ac.uk | Universities to increase radiation therapy training places Following information that there was a crisis in the field at a meeting with the minister of higher education this week, two institutions have decided to enhance the number of spots available for radiation therapy training. Presently, 130 patients are denied radiation therapy per day; one of the main causes of this delay is a lack of trained personnel. Simon Harris and officials from UCC, University Hospital Galway, and Trinity College Dublin met recently to talk about the problems related to radiation therapy. He was informed that, crucial to national cancer policies, there was a problem in the recruitment and retention of radiation therapy professionals. Cork North Central TD Colm Burke arrange...