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Wellcome Trust appoints new Head of Engaging Science Lisa Jamieson has been appointed as Head of Engaging Science at the Wellcome Trust, working to enhance the impact of the Trust's public engagement portfolio. 19 Jun 2013 Excellent Teachers Receive National Recognition for their Contribution to Science Education The winners of the inaugural ENTHUSE Celebration Awards were announced last night at a prestigious ceremony at the Wellcome Trust in London. Seven exceptional teaching professionals, who have made a significant impact on the science teaching in their schools, were recognised for their excellence. 19 Jun 2013 Final 'Wellcome News' published The new issue of 'Wellcome News' - the last to be produced by the Wellcome Trust - is out now. Featuring Nancy Papalopulu on frogs, cells and timing, Anke Ehlers on post-traumatic stress disorder, and a guide to the heart. 18 Jun 2013 New virus isolated from patients with severe brain infections Researchers have identified a new virus in patients with severe brain infections in Vietnam. Further research is needed to determine whether the virus is responsible for the symptoms of disease. 18 Jun 2013 Study of vocal impersonations reveals how we manipulate our voices A study of vocal impersonations has shown for the first time how speech production and voice perception systems in the brain interact to influence the way we change how our voices sound. 18 Jun 2013 Advances in genetic sequencing diagnose Paralympic hopeful's rare condition An international research team led by the University of Exeter has identified the single genetic mutation responsible for a rare condition in National Paracycling Champion Tom Staniford. 17 Jun 2013 Wellcome scientists rewarded in Queen's Birthday Honours list Three of the Wellcome Trust's most eminent scientists have been awarded major honours in the Queen's Birthday Honours list: Professor Mike Stratton, Professor Anne Johnson and Professor Stephen O'Rahilly. 17 Jun 2013 Latest 'Big Picture' issue explores how statistics help us understand the world The latest issue of 'Big Picture', the Wellcome Trust's free educational resource for teachers and learners, is all about making sense of numbers. 13 Jun 2013 Genetic studies lead to clinical trial of new treatment for type 1 diabetes A clinical trial is underway for a potential new treatment for type 1 diabetes that could eventually mean patients are able to reduce insulin treatment from several times a day to only once or twice a week. 11 Jun 2013 Genes help shape-shifting skin cancer cells to spread Researchers have identified a set of genes that regulate the ability of melanoma cells, a type of cancer cell, to change rapidly between two shapes to escape from the skin and spread around the body. 10 Jun 2013 Francis Crick Institute strategy unveiled at topping out ceremony Sir Paul Nurse, Director of the Francis Crick Institute, has unveiled the organisation's strategy to coincide with the topping out ceremony for the institute, which will open in London in 2015. The ceremony on 6 June celebrated construction progress and the attainment of the highest point of the new structure. 07 Jun 2013 Twins research comes of age The Department of Twin Research at King's College London celebrates 21 years of genetic research this week, highlighting key achievements and looking to the future of genetic research. 07 Jun 2013 World's health researchers form alliance to build data-sharing future More than sixty leading health care, research and disease advocacy organizations from across the world are joining together to form an international alliance dedicated to enabling secure sharing of genomic and clinical data. 06 Jun 2013