News from 2018
Research conference showcases healthcare innovation in region
22 Oct 18 - NEARLY 200 healthcare professionals, scientists and clinicians from across the Sheffield region have gathered for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals’ first ever research and innovation conference.
Sheffield researchers awarded £2m global health grant to tackle complications arising from preterm birth in world’s poorest countries
23 Aug 18 - World leading experts from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and the University of Sheffield awarded £2mn Global Health grant from the National Institute for Health Research to tackle preterm birth in some of the world's poorest countries
Pioneering medical technology research organisation celebrates ten years
19 Jul 18 - Pioneering national research programme, led by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Scientific and Innovation Director celebrates tenth anniversary
New motor neurone neck braced developed
7 Jun 18 - A revolutionary neck collar designed to ease pain and make everyday tasks such as eating and communicating much easier for patients living with motor neurone disease (MND) is now available to healthcare professionals and individuals across the world.
Sheffield research team chosen to test new national standards for public involvement in research
29 Mar 18 - Clinical Research and Innovation Office one of ten sites across country chosen to test new national standards for public involvement in research
MS stem cell treatment stabilises disease and reduces disability, trial shows
29 Mar 18 - BBC News highlights findings of MS stem cell treatment being pioneered in Sheffield and three other international sites
