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News from July 2014

New video highlights importance of involving public in clinical research

New video highlights importance of involving public in clinical research

22 Jul 14 - A NEW six-minute ‘Talking Heads’ style video raising awareness of the importance of involving the public in clinical research has been developed.

 
£2.2m gene therapy boost could unlock cure for one form of motor neurone disease

£2.2m gene therapy boost could unlock cure for one form of motor neurone disease

11 Jul 14 - SCIENTISTS from the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have begun groundbreaking research to develop a gene therapy that, if successful, could cure one form of motor neurone disease.

 
'Gold standard' cancer unit opens at Weston Park Hospital

'Gold standard' cancer unit opens at Weston Park Hospital

2 Jul 14 - CANCER patients living in Sheffield and beyond now have more opportunities to beat the disease thanks to the opening of a brand new research and treatment suite at Weston Park Hospital.