A Faculty of Medicine professor has played a key role in a new report which says air pollution is likely to increase the risk of developing dementia.
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Air pollution linked to risk of dementia
Medical students from the past three years graduate in super celebration event
The achievements of more than 600 medical students are being recognised at a special celebration event this week.
Read moreScientists unlock new information on how cancer evades our immune system
Scientists at the Centre for Cancer Immunology have gained new insight into how tumours avoid being destroyed by the immune system.
Read moreState-of-the-art methods for the assessment of human airway ciliary function
New researchers in respiratory medicine have now got access to clear and helpful advice on ciliary function analysis, thanks to a new paper from a Faculty of Medicine scientist.
Read moreScientists analyse structure of antibodies that could be key to more effective cancer treatments
Scientists at the University of Southampton have gained unprecedented new insight into the key properties of an antibody needed to fight off cancer.
Read moreDeliberate infection of human volunteers for research
Professor Rob Read, of the Faculty of Medicine, discusses the value and importance of human challenge trials.
Read moreReflections of The Faculty of Medicine Research Conference
Emma Reeves reflects on the Faculty of Medicine Research Conference 2022
Read moreNew study to test vaccine for Group B strep in babies
Southampton researchers are leading a new study to test a new vaccine that would protect babies from potentially life-threatening Group B streptococcus. The clinical trial, which being carried out in both Southampton and London, is investigating the best time to
Read moreInnovative research project to tackle alcohol-related hospital admissions
Alcohol-related hospital admissions in England continue to rise, with estimates that 10% of patients admitted to acute hospitals may be alcohol dependent. The NHS long-term plan has invested £26 million to ‘optimise’ Alcohol Care Teams (ACTs) through the development of
Read moreNew trial to test whooping cough vaccine
Faculty researchers are to launch a trial to test a new type of vaccine for whooping cough as the current vaccines become less effective. The study, known as a ‘human challenge’ trial, will involve a nasal spray of the new
Read moreBringing artistic skills and medical expertise together
A former Southampton medical student is putting her artistic skills and medical expertise together to help children and their families understand Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Disorder (PIMS). PIMS is a new condition that happens weeks after someone has had the virus
Read moreSouthampton researchers play leading roles in new global alliance to improve warzone healthcare
Three University of Southampton academics, including two from the Faculty of Medicine, are at the heart of a new global network to tackle a desperate need for better healthcare in war and conflict. Attacks on healthcare are now a feature
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