Parasite-detecting DNA biosensors offer new tool to tackle schistosomiasis
Researchers have developed new DNA biosensors capable of rapidly detecting and differentiating between parasites that cause schistosomiasis.
£1.5M award for new network to address brain disorders
An Imperial-led team has won £1.5M to establish a research network in neuromodulation.
Why are heart attack deaths 160% higher in some areas of England than others?
A new study has found the variation in hospital fatality rates is only a small contributor to geographical variation in heart attack deaths in England
£1.6 million raised for Parkinson’s Disease continuous monitoring technology
Imperial startup SERG Technologies has raised funds to further develop its technology to monitor and optimise treatment of Parkinson's.
Infectious disease trailblazers inspire Great Exhibition Road Festival-goers
No stranger to trailblazers, the Department of Infectious Disease had a strong presence at the 2022 Great Exhibition Road Festival.
New data synthesis tool can rapidly sort complex datasets to aid decision-makers
A new data synthesis tool can help tackle ‘infodemics’ by quickly sorting through large, complex datasets to make optimal decisions for society.
Children and young people’s mental health needs rising threefold
A new report examines the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and young people in North West London.
New device could accelerate the development of T-cell immunotherapies for cancer
Imperial researchers have invented a device that can rapidly select T-cells that are most effective at attacking cancer cells.
Feature
How can a human challenge study help tackle the global impact of Salmonella?
Dr Malick Gibani explains how a human challenge study for non-typhoidal Salmonella can support vaccine development and protect vulnerable populations.
Dame Lesley Regan appointed Government’s first Women’s Health Ambassador
A new role to help close the gender health gap and introduce the women’s health strategy in England has been filled by Professor Dame Lesley Regan.
