Dr Jean Harthill, a postdoctoral researcher in Carol Mackintosh's lab was one of two finalist in the "sunshine" category of the Women Who Mean Business Awards, which were presented at a dinner at the Invercarse Hotel, Dundee on 14 November. The Women Ahead awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of local women in business. Jean was nominated by colleagues in the Unit for her fundraising and charity work. For the past few years Jean has participated in a number of sponsored cycle runs.

The Sunshine award is presented to someone who has devoted a substantial amount of her own time to voluntary/charity work and has been an inspiration to others.