News

News stories

Low alcohol beer

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 91直播 and UCL.
A group of students outside the 91直播 Subud Centre

Student doctors have 鈥榩rofound impact鈥 at 91直播鈥檚 Pakistan Muslim Centre

Student medics at the University of 91直播 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).
Student conducting research in a lab

Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives 拢10 million in new funding

91直播 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

91直播 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.
The Medical School as seen from outside.

91直播 scientists contributed to the foundation of the landmark Canakinumab (CANTOS) trial

Research undertaken in 91直播 over the past 25 years funded by the BHF and the MRC (MRC ILA HEART) laid strong foundations for the newly published CANTOS trial which has proved that inhibition of interleukin-1 beta in cardiovascular disease is beneficial.

The Medical School as seen from outside.

New TRISTAN Project Leverages Potential of Imaging Techniques in Drug Safety Assessment

Brussels, April 12th 2017 鈥 The Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) has approved the 5-year project TRISTAN focusing on validation of translational imaging methods as potential imaging biomarkers.
Examples of kidney disease.

Growth hormone contributes to polycystic kidney disease

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is the world鈥檚 most common inherited kidney disease and currently lacks a cure. A study funded by Kidney Research UK, led by Dr Maria Fragiadaki at the University of 91直播, promises to answer questions about a natural hormone that may contribute to polycystic kidneys.

Revolutionary 鈥榤iniature鈥 MRI scanner for babies tested in 91直播

A groundbreaking prototype 鈥榤iniature鈥 MRI scanner for babies has been installed at The Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital in 91直播.