Diabetes Research Centre@ulsteruni

A ground-breaking review on GIP by a team of leading researchers, including our very own Prof. Peter Flatt from @UlsterUni. This delves into the multifaceted role of GIP in metabolic regulation & its potential therapeutic implications for treating obesity, diabetes & other MD

Journal Club Highlights | @DRG_Ulster Another fantastic session at our Journal Club today! A big thank you to @mallaasif143 for an insightful presentation on Proglucagon-derived peptides—Your insights sparked an engaging discussion. #DiabetesResearch @UlsterUni @UlsterUniBiomed

Happy International Women’s Day! We’re celebrating women who have changed the world. Here are all of the amazing women who have received the #NobelPrize and their remarkable achievements at the time of the award. Tell us about the women who inspire you the most - and why #InternationalWomensDay

Congratulations Dr Adelaide Mensah on passing your PhD viva today! Thank you to Dr Cordeiro (external), Dr Nesbit (internal) and Prof Irwin (chair) for examining - intense discussions and a very happy outcome! Congratulations 🎉 👏 #ProudofUU #WeAreUU

Last month we were honoured to be named @timeshighered University of the Year 2024! Watch our students from our Derry~Londonderry, Coleraine and Belfast campuses reflect on the significance of this award and express their pride in being part of Ulster University. #WeAreUU

As the Christmas music fills the air, we let the rhythm take over, dancing with carefree joy. The melodies blend with laughter, and every step feels like a celebration of the season. the warmth of the night, the music, and the happiness we shared linkedin.com/posts/drg-ulst…

🎄 A Night to Remember: Christmas Celebrations with the Diabetes Research Group! 🎄 linkedin.com/posts/drg-ulst…

Journal Club Highlights Great discussion today on pancreatic polypeptide A huge thank you to Sarah Prunty for the insightful presentation and to everyone who actively participated — your engagement made for a lively and enriching session.linkedin.com/posts/drg-ulst… @UlsterUniBiomed

A fantastic day at @UlsterUni in Coleraine on Friday for our latest Northern Ireland cross-sector hub meeting with @acmedsci focusing on cardiometabolic diseases and hearing from patient speakers about their experiences and how research and innovation have changed their lives.

Stellar line up to showcase #cardiometabolic research and clinical trials at @UlsterUni for the @hiranihealth @acmedsci Cardiometabolic meeting. Chair @AlexanderMiras, Peter Flatt, Helene McNulty, @VMcGilligan @ruthkprice @DRG_Ulster @NICHE_ULSTER @PersonalMedNI

Exciting Opportunity: Funded PhD Positions at Ulster University – Open to All! Are you passionate about research and seeking a fully-funded PhD opportunity? @UlsterUni is offering several funded PhD positions across a variety of disciplines. lnkd.in/esujeHPD @UlsterUniLHS

Our new article, "GIP, GLP-1, GLP-2 & Bone," is out now in the #UPDATE #JournalofEndocrinologyandDiabetology! Discover how gut-derived peptides impact bone metabolism & their role in treating metabolic bone diseases. issuu.com/greencrosspubl… @IrishEndocrine @Soc_Endo @UlsterUni

Exciting News! A PhD researcher from the @DRG_Ulster has published his first paper in @Biomol_MDPI This milestone reflects their dedication and the invaluable support of supervisors at @UlsterUni 's Diabetes Research Centre Read it here doi.org/10.3390/biom14… @UlsterUniBiomed

Ulster University: University of the Year 2024! We're proud to celebrate Ulster's historic win at @timeshighered Awards! Recognized for fostering peace, prosperity, and innovation across NI & beyond #UniversityOfTheYear #Weareuu #THEAwards2024 @UlsterUni londonderrychamber.co.uk/ulster-univers…

Meet Asif Ali! (@mallaasif143) Final-year PhD researcher @UlsterUni's @DRG_Ulster, Asif studies the proglucagon gene family, advancing our understanding of glycaemic control & energy balance. We're proud to have him! 👇🏼 linkedin.com/posts/drg-ulst… @UlsterUniBiomed @UlsterUniLHS

Today is #WorldDiabetesDay2024! At the @DRG_Ulster Coleraine, we're committed to advancing research and empowering lives through knowledge and action. Together we can drive change, raise awareness, and improve outcomes for millions. 💙 #WDD2024 #diabetes @UlsterUni @UlsterUniLHS

Had an amazing experience presenting my research at the Joint Irish-UK Endocrine Meeting at the ICC Belfast! Honored to stand alongside my brilliant lab colleagues Ananyaa Dawood Ethan Orla & Deablah as we showcased our work through poster presentations @IrishEndocrine @Soc_Endo

Lab introduction: Daniel Gallagher linkedin.com/posts/drg-ulst…

📢 Are You Living with Type 1 Diabetes in Northern Ireland? Help Shape New Treatments by Participating in Ulster University Research! @UlsterUni (@DRG_Ulster) is conducting exciting research to explore how alpha-MSH affects glucose control in individuals with T1D.

Herewith some thoughts on the discovery of an active form of GLP-1 - let’s not forget other valued colleagues in this field.