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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of MND

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, have revealed new insights into the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND).
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Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
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University helps historic ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
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FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scientists benefit from £4.25 million to kick start UK-wide research effort to end MND

Researchers from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have been awarded part of a new £4.25 million grant that seeks to discover meaningful MND treatments within years, not decades.
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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ student wins national award for innovative palliative care research

A medical student from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has won a national award for her research into understanding the experiences and needs of palliative care patients.

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New partners, new projects and a new non-profit: University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ gathers leading funders to set priorities for global research

Leading global research funders and top academics are meeting at the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) in Bern this week (Monday 20 June 2022), to set priorities for the next decade of global research.
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£4 million awarded to University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ to turn bright ideas into global opportunities

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has been awarded £4.29 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to jumpstart the early-stage translation of research that can create real impact for people across the UK.
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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ academics recognised as UK’s most talented early career researchers

Three academics from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ have been recognised as some of the most talented early career researchers and innovators in the UK by a prestigious fellowship.