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Campaign to celebrate Imperial's mixed heritage community
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Campaign to celebrate Imperial's mixed heritage community

20 February 2020
Podcast: Coronavirus vaccine, global progress report and fighting racism
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Podcast: Coronavirus vaccine, global progress report and fighting racism

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18 February 2020

Gene tests for heart disease risk have limited benefit

18 February 2020

Unique military medical research study receives funding for ten years

17 February 2020

Study to provide new insights into health impact of urban pollution

13 February 2020

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Small babies and the mother's circulation
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26 February 2020, 17.30 – 18.30

Small babies and the mother's circulation

South Kensington Campus
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28 February 2020, 14.00 – 17.00

FoNS seminar: Infectious Diseases

South Kensington Campus
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04 March 2020, 16.00 – 18.00

"Smart surfaces" to address infection and antimicrobial resistance

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13 March 2020, 08.00 – 18.00

Transform MedEd 2020

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