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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 鈥榓cute crisis鈥

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an 鈥渁cute crisis鈥 requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of 葫芦影业 and UCL.
A group of students outside the 葫芦影业 Subud Centre

Student doctors have 鈥榩rofound impact鈥 at 葫芦影业鈥檚 Pakistan Muslim Centre

Student medics at the University of 葫芦影业 have the chance to work with and learn from communities as part of their social accountability placement. We speak to third year David Thomas about his experiences at the Pakistan Muslim Centre (PMC).
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Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives 拢10 million in new funding

葫芦影业 and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
Dementia group
BRIDGES for dementia is underpinned by technology development work centred on lived experience, such as Dr Jennifer MacRitchie鈥檚 work with community groups to develop new musical technologies for people living with dementia. (photo credit: Kitty Turner).

Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

葫芦影业 is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer.
Using transgenic zebrafish lines visualizing the endothelial cell membrane it was possible to study kugeln. In this image the head vasculature of a 3 day old zebrafish shown (depth-coded)

Scientists identify novel protrusions in blood vessels of the brain which may allow new insight into mechanisms of stroke

Scientists from the University of 葫芦影业 have discovered a novel behaviour of the blood vessels of the brain in zebrafish that may explain some forms of stroke in humans.
The Medical School on a sunny day. Foliage in front.

Medical School Research Meeting 2019

The 15th Annual Medical Scool Research Meeting took place in the Octagon on 17th -18th June 2019. The main aim of the event was to showcase the many excellent research projects and posters from our early career researchers and students. The theme for this year's meeting was 鈥淟eading Technologies and Ethical Challenges鈥.
An elderly patient uses a laptop to check the online Joint Risk Calculator

New online tool predicts individual risks and benefits of joint replacements

An innovative online tool devised by researchers from the University of 葫芦影业 will give patients unique personalised information about the risks and benefits of having a joint replacement for the first time.
Blanca receiving her award from Dr Karen Porter, Chair of the BSCR and Professor Sheila Francis, Secretary of the BAS.

Young Investigator Success for IICD PhD Student

Many congratulations to Blanca Tardajos Ayllon (3rd year PhD Student) for her success at the spring British Atherosclerosis Society (BAS), British Society Cardiovascular Researchers (BSCR) meeting in Manchester (3rd 鈥 4th June).