Home Search
lead - search results
If you're not happy with the results, please do another search
Community care can support mental health
John Bowis, President of Health First Europe details how community care can support better mental health services in Europe.
My first involvement with mental health on the European stage was working with the 1999 Finnish Presidency initiative on mental health promotion. Later, as the rapporteur of the European Parliamentary Report...
Plant Pathology in Western Nebraska
EDUCATION/DEGREES
Ph. D. 1999, University of Florida – Plant Pathology
M. S. 1989, Texas A&M University – Plant Pathology
B. S. 1985, Tarleton State University – Plant/Soil Science
B. A. 1983, Trinity University – History
EMPLOYMENT:
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
American Phytopathological Society (APS)
North Central Division of American Phytopathological Society
Mycological...
Exposure to air pollution linked to autism
Scientists have suggested exposure to air pollution during pregnancy could be linked to children developing autism.
A study of 1,767 children has revealed that high levels of pollution may cause autism. A team from the Harvard School of Public Health found that tiny particulate matter, which can pass from the...
Building a road to resilience
by Paul Bomke, Nathaniel Kendall-Taylor and David Cawthorpe.
The on-going need to improve mental health outcomes globally and in Germany presents significant pressure on service organizations to design and implement innovative approaches (Bomke/Kendall-Taylor 2014, Bomke 2014 a, Bomke 2013). In an attempt to meet needs with resources that are becoming...
The quality of Scottish university research praised
A new survey has praised the range and quality of research conducted at universities in Scotland.
A new survey produced by Research Fortnight analysed results from the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), looking at the quality of investigation in different subjects at universities across the UK.
A panel of experts...
Tackling cardiovascular diseases
Simon Gillespie, Chief Executive of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and President of the European Heart Network, highlights the effects of cardiovascular diseases and the progress made to drive down deaths as a result.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) blights the lives of millions of people across Europe every year. From the...
How Iceland is tackling climate change
Climate change is one of humankind’s greatest challenges in the coming decades and beyond. Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources in Iceland highlights how the country is working towards combating it.
We are already seeing many changes in the natural environment caused by global warming. The...
How science has contributed to cancer research
Daniel Bridge, Policy Manager at Cancer Research UK gives consideration to how science has contributed significantly to cancer research.
Medical research provides the foundation of modern medicine; it is vital to tackling the health challenges of the future. We know this because of the remarkable results research has produced to...
London council cracks down on empty properties
Buy-to-leave homeowners may face fines and even prison sentences for buying properties and leaving them vacant under new measures introduced by Islington Council.
Growing numbers of foreign investors are cashing in on the soaring housing prices in the capital, but leaving properties empty as their value rises.
Now, Islington Council is...
Gut bacteria can fight against malaria
Researchers have discovered that friendly bacteria that lives in the human gut can trigger a natural immune response to fight against malaria.
Sugary proteins that live on the surface of some healthy gut bacteria have been found to trigger an immune response against the malaria parasite.
The research, which was published...
Stem cells and personalised therapies for cancer
Professor Alan Clarke, Director of the European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute at Cardiff University, outlines the aim to develop more personalised therapies for patients with cancer and how targeting the cancer stem cell could be crucial in this development.
Cancer remains the second largest cause of death in the western...
What to expect in the Autumn Statement
As Chancellor George Osborne prepares to give the Autumn Statement at 12.30pm today , AG examines the key areas expected to be discussed...
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne is being urged to “finish the job” of repairing the country's finances.
The government has undoubtedly...
Treasury announces £2.3bn flood defence funding
New funding from the Treasury will protect up to 300,000 homes from flood water, preventing up to £30bn of damage.
More than 1,400 flood defence projects are to receive a share of £2.3bn funding in a bid to protect homes and businesses across the country from winter weather.
The government said...
Achieving Digital by Default
Creating Digital Boardroom Processes in the Public Sector.
In 2010, a proposal was put to UK Government to transform the delivery of its public services. The proposed recommendations were for a ‘revolution’ in the public sector, to deliver services as ‘digital by default’. The change started within government websites, streamlining...
Streamlining local government
Research shows that Buckinghamshire’s local government system would see savings of £20m a year by restructuring to one council, if politicians are brave enough – something the local business community crowd-funded £25,000 to discover. Guy Lachlan, Spokesman for Buckinghamshire Business Group, explains.
Devolution has never been as prominent in the...
The need for special education in biobanking
Tanja Macheiner, Berthold Huppertz & Karine Sargsyan from Biobank Graz explain the importance of knowledge transfer and education for the future of biobanking.
Human biospecimens in combination with their associated data derived from certified biobanks serve medical research in a pivotal way, leading to a better understanding of diseases and...
Improving mental health services throughout Europe
John Bowis, President of Health First Europe details how community care can support better mental health services in Europe.
My first involvement with mental health on the European stage was working with the 1999 Finnish Presidency initiative on mental health promotion. Later, as the rapporteur of the European Parliamentary Report...
Agriculture and biodiversity –the importance of sustainable productivity
Gavin Whitmore, Biodiversity Manager at European Crop Protection Association (ECPA) sheds light on the global challenges that face the agriculture sector.
Farmers and an impressive array of agri food-chain actors provide us with a plentiful supply of safe, healthy and affordable food. European consumers, who are accustomed to this ready...
Innovative Bioproducts
Viscofan BioEngineering combines natural sciences and engineering to provide innovative bioproducts as new solutions for cell biology, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Viscofan BioEngineering is a business unit within the food industry Viscofan (MCE:VIS) which has its headquarters in Spain and an annual turnover of €800M. Our main operations...
Managing Carbon lock-in from Gas-fired Power Generation
Dr Ward Goldthorpe, Portfolio Manager for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Gas Storage at The Crown Estate discusses the role of gas-fired power in decarbonising electricity systems.
Our energy system is changing. Already on windy days as much as 20% of UK electricity is generated from wind turbines and other...