Potential link found between high lipoprotein A levels and prostate cancer risk
New analysis has uncovered a potential link between higher prostate cancer risk and genetic variants associated with higher levels of lipoprotein A.
Imperial and The George Institute renew collaboration to drive health innovation
Successful initial collaboration leads to a new five-year commitment to drive health innovation, targeting LMICs and under-served communities in HICs.
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Global unity: Winners of 2021 Global Creative Competition announced
The Second Annual Global Creative Competition saw medical students from around the globe share their creative responses to the theme: Global Unity.
Professor Miia Kivipelto awarded 2021 Melvin R. Goodes Prize
Professor Miia Kivipelto has been awarded the 2021 Melvin R. Goodes Prize for Excellence in Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery.
Free air sensors to help Londoners monitor toxic air in their neighbourhood
Community groups in London are being offered free air quality sensors to monitor pollution levels in their local area.
Imperial renews membership of £25 million NIHR School for Public Health Research
Imperial’s membership of NIHR School for Public Health Research renewed for further five years following £25 million investment.
Professor Neena Modi appointed President of the BMA
Professor Neena Modi, Professor of Neonatal Medicine, has been appointed as the next President of the British Medical Association (BMA).
Long-term air pollution linked to greater risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation
A new report finds a link between long-term exposure to air pollution and the severity with which a person will experience the effects of COVID-19.
Landmark study reports life-saving potential of salt substitutes
A landmark study shows simple salt swap could prevent millions of deaths each year.
Can an app improve NHS mental health support?
UK researchers have secured government funding to study the use of AI for providing mental health support in the NHS.
