Glioblastoma is a malignant neoplasm in the brain or spinal cord that develops from glial cells. They represent a kind of basis for nerve tissue, which provides support for neurons and facilitates their metabolism. Unlike the neurons themselves, glia continues to divide actively and grow during a person’s life.
Glioblastoma differs from other tumors with its rapid and extremely malignant course. Invasion in healthy tissues and lack of clear boundaries make it difficult to treat. This type of oncopathology most often affects men aged from 40 to 60 years, but also occurs in women and...
An active GP and professor of general practice and primary care at the University of Exeter Medical School has been honoured with an MBE in the New Year’s 2020 Honours List.
John Campbell, Professor of General Practice and Primary Care, has been awarded the honour, presented for his outstanding contributions to primary care of patients and improving GP services.
John, who is also Associate Dean for Research (Research Excellence Framework), said: “I’m extremely honoured and humbled to be receiving this award for my work in primary care. Through my work, I’m committed to the...
The interactive Christmas treat for families – and anyone who would enjoy a relaxed, inclusive theatre experience – is back!
Join Hansel and Gretel as they venture into the woods, trailing breadcrumbs and sharing their story as they go. The mischievous siblings are searching for the magical Christmas Market at the heart of the forest – but if they’re not careful, they’ll find more than just sweets waiting for them in the wintry woods…
This inclusive version of Hansel & Gretel is a sensory story full of music, gentle interaction and integrated signing. With an enchanted...
When Belle, the most beautiful girl in Paris, bumps into Prince Valentin in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, love is definitely in the air. Well, until an Evil Enchantress turns up, that is, and everything suddenly gets a bit hairy. Really hairy!
Join Belle’s sister Soufflé, her father Monsieur Marzipan (Steve Bennett) and Dame Betty Bonbon as they team up to free Belle from the clutches of the Beast and save the family business. Will good triumph over evil? Will Betty finally find the sugar daddy she’s been waiting for? Will love find a way to reunite Belle and her missing Prince...
BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor in growing businesses, has experienced a year of growth across its South West portfolio in 2019, having invested £165m to date to support the region’s most ambitious entrepreneurs. This includes new investments in Equilaw and Off-Piste Wines.
With Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria high on the agenda, 2019 saw Exeter-based Lightfoot, the connected car technology company, endorsed by The University of Bath for its reduction of CO2, NOx and particulate emissions by 10-20%. Described as the ‘Fitbit for cars’ and backed by...
