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Genetic study testing babies for 200 conditions launches in Sheffield

Genetic study testing babies for 200 conditions launches in Sheffield

5 Feb 25 - A world-leading study screening up to 100,000 newborn babies in England for more than 200 rare genetic conditions has now launched at Sheffield’s Jessop Wing.

 
Groundbreaking EXPERTS-ALS study for MND treatments

Groundbreaking EXPERTS-ALS study for MND treatments

29 Jan 25 - The EXPErimental medicine Route To Success in ALS (EXPERTS-ALS) project is a pioneering study which aims to rapidly screen potential drugs for evidence that they can slow down damage to the nervous system occurring in people motor neuron disease

 
Trust consultant wins influential research investigator award for stroke and dementia work 

Trust consultant wins influential research investigator award for stroke and dementia work 

16 Jan 25 - Dr Kirsty Harkness has won a local clinical research investigator award for her exceptional contribution to stroke research.

 
‘Increased survival rates’ for bladder cancer patients given immunotherapy drug

‘Increased survival rates’ for bladder cancer patients given immunotherapy drug

13 Jan 25 - Bladder cancer patients given an immunotherapy drug are a third less likely to see disease come back and are more likely to survive, according to a “game-changer” study.

 
Triceps stroke trial features in the Daily Mail

Triceps stroke trial features in the Daily Mail

7 Jan 25 - Stroke research aiming to improve arm and hand function for survivors features in the Daily Mail

 
People living with MND given a voice in research with new digital tool 

People living with MND given a voice in research with new digital tool 

13 Dec 24 - People living with motor neuron disease (MND) will have more opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research, thanks to a new digital platform designed to accelerate the search for a cure for the debilitating disease.