Action Medical Research enewsletter - May 2011

Mighty marathon runners beat the heat

A record-breaking 88 participants ran the Virgin London Marathon for Action on a scorching Sunday in April. Their fantastic efforts have raised over £150,000. If you’re inspired to follow in these footsteps and help our great cause, why not part in the Great North Run  in Newcastle this September. Guarantee your place in the world’s largest half-marathon. Enter now.
   

ADHD study features on TV news

ITV Meridian has reported on the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) study we are funding. Fourteen-year-old Cameron, pictured, who is taking part in the research, his dad and project leader Dr Jonna Kuntsi were interviewed for the piece. The study aims to find new ways to predict whether children with ADHD are likely to grow out of the condition. Watch the clip.
   

Final call for Everest and Cambodia trekkers

Live the high life and grab a limited place on our once-in-a-lifetime expedition to the base of Everest. It’s also your last chance to register for our Cambodia trek, which takes in the magnificent Angkor Wat temple. Action has led treks to some of the world’s greatest locations for many years and introduces trips to Kilimanjaro and Morocco in 2012. Sign up for an unforgettable experience now.
   

New Research Training Fellows announced

Three researchers have received prestigious Research Training Fellowships from Action. Mr David Wilkinson is researching therapy for a bowel condition that affects newborn babies, Dr Miriam Schmidts is studying an incurable genetic bone disorder and Dr Rebecca Hill is looking at childhood brain cancer.

Image credits: [2] Ben Rector [4] istock

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