Andrew MacDonald, who is undertaking post-doctoral research in Simon Arthur's group, has been awarded a Research Council UK (RCUK) grant to set up his own independent laboratory at the University of Leeds in England. RCUK awards are a new initiative funded by the UK government to recruit talented individuals to undertake independent research within the UK. The fellowships are awarded competitively based on the candidate's past achievements and proposed future research project. This award will provide Andrew with a five-year tenure track position, which he intends to take up at the end of 2006.
During his time in Dundee, Andrew has utilised genetic models to analyse the role of the protein kinase in regulating immune cell development and function. In particular, Andrew has made exciting progress towards understanding the role of the ERK5 in T cell development.
During his time in Dundee, Andrew has utilised genetic models to analyse the role of the protein kinase in regulating immune cell development and function. In particular, Andrew has made exciting progress towards understanding the role of the ERK5 in T cell development.