Dr John Rouse wins Tenovus Scotland medal for cell research

Discoveries about how cells recognise and repair DNA damage to prevent mutations that can lead to cancer have won a Dundee University doctor a major prize.

Dr John Rouse, of the protein phosphorylation unit, has won the Tenovus Scotland medal. It is awarded annually to promote leading talents in molecular medicine.

His lab is looking at how several types of enzyme called nucleases which can degrade DNA work. Dr Rouse and his colleagues also hope to gain important insights in how to develop a new generation of anti-cancer drugs.

Dr Sheila Graham, co-chair of the Tenovus committee, said Dr Rouse was a deserving winner, adding, “His recent research promises to uncover new avenues for developing cancer treatments.”

Dr Rouse said the award reflects “the talents and efforts of the people who have worked in my lab, and the outstanding research environment and facilities that we have here in the protein phosphorylation unit and the College of Life Sciences at Dundee.”