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The Sonopill programme has finished, but the work continues.

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 13:35:00 GMT

On the 27th of November the Sonopill programme ended, but the academics and research team continue to work towards a swallowable ultrasound capsule.

The Future of Minimally Invasive Endoscopy Workshop 2018

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:48:00 BST

Following on from last year's successful event in Edinburgh, this year we were in central Glasgow. Once more bringing together Clinicians and Engineers to discuss technical developments and plan implementation of new capsule and minimally invasive endoscopic techniques.

Sonopill team demonstrate technology in Toulouse

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:46:00 BST

Invited to represent the UK by EPSRC, Sonopill attended the EuroScience Open Forum in Toulouse

Sonopill Team Attend EPSRC Staff Day

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:01:00 BST

The Sonopill team were invited to attend EPSRC's Staff Day

Sonopill At The Scottish Parliament

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:52:00 BST

Along with three other healthcare research programmes, Sonopill shared its successes with MSPs in the Scottish Parliament on the 16th April.

Healthcare Technologies Showcase

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:40:00 BST

The Sonopill team took part in an event along with the IMPACT, Multicorder, and Proteus programme teams sharing successes and best practice.

Sonopill Press

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:35:00 BST

The Sonopill programme featured in The Sunday Times

Women in Engineering

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 11:25:00 BST

A more in depth interview with Dr Holly Lay on her career in Engineering

Dr Holly Lay - Women In Research

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:40:00 GMT

At the recent EPSRC event our own Dr Holly Lay spoke about her experiences.

Ultracap Project Comes to Successful Conclusion

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:56:00 GMT

The SHIL funded Ultracap Project has successful outcome that may lead to future devices

Fluorescence Capsule Endoscopy Workshop

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:16:00 GMT

The Colorectal Therapies Healthcare Technology Cooperative hosted a Fluorescence Capsule Endoscopy Workshop at the end of November 2017, held in Leeds. Sonopill team members were in attendance.

Sonopill Quality Team Formed

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:48:00 BST

The Sonopill programme has put together a team responsible for developing a Quality Management System with a view to first in human trails.

Multi-Programme Showcase Conference Announced

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:42:00 BST

Four major research programmes are planning a joint conference.

Sonopill Hosts First Future of Capsule Endoscopy Workshop

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 12:57:00 BST

In March the Sonopill team organised the first Future of Capsule Endoscopy workshop in the Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh.

Capsule Ultrasound Paper Published

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:56:00 BST

A new paper on the use of ultrasound in capsule endoscopy has been published written with colleagues in China.

University of Leeds joins the Sonopill Programme

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:43:00 GMT

Professor Pietro Valdastri and his robotic surgery group at University of Leeds have joined the Sonopill Programme.

Meet The Researcher 2017

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:50:00 GMT

Sonopill staff are attending this year's Meet the Researcher events in Dundee and Glasgow Science Centres

EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account funding

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:08:00 GMT

Dr Gerard Cummins has been successful in winning EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account funding at Heriot Watt University.

Microultrasound Paper Published in Nature Scientific Reports

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:11:00 GMT

The latest paper with contributions from the Sonopill team has been published in Nature Scientific Reports: http://www.nature.com/articles/srep29570.

Sonopill Away Day

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:13:00 GMT

The Sonopill team enjoyed a short break at Duchally Country Estate, in the bosky, sunny Perthshire countryside.

Tayside Clinical Technology Workshop

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:30:00 GMT

A clinical multidisciplinary event bringing together physicians from a number of different specialities to examine the current state of the Sonopill technology development

SET for Britain - Fraser Stewart

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:33:00 GMT

A PhD student from the University of Dundee is getting ready to present his biomedical research to a panel of politicians and expert judges next month.

Meet the Researcher Showcase

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:42:00 GMT

Sonopill members participated in the 'Meet the Researchers' event organised by Medical Research Scotland.

Glasgow University Scientists Develop New 'Video Pill'

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:48:00 GMT

Scientists have developed a new type of swallowable camera that could better help detect throat and gut cancers.