News in brief
Cell division decisions and cancer recommendations: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories written by Ryan O'Hare
Heartening news
Imperial team awarded £5m from BHF to support world-leading heart research
The British Heart Foundation has awarded funding to advance cardiovascular research and ‘digital twins’ technology.
Royal Society Fellows
Seven Imperial scientists elected as Fellows of the Royal Society
Imperial experts in medicine, maths and engineering have been announced as new Fellows of the Royal Society.
Fighting AMR
GSK backs Imperial’s Fleming Initiative with £45m pledge to fight AMR
GSK will become the first partner of the new Imperial-led Fleming Initiative, which aims to tackle antimicrobial resistance globally.
Science of Sleep
Scientists find sleep may not clear brain toxins
The brain’s ability to rid itself of toxins may actually be reduced during sleep, contrary to the leading scientific theory.
Infectious Insights
Analysis reveals new insights into global surge of Strep A infections
New analysis has revealed more about the origins of the main bacterial strain involved in an increase in lethal cases.
Catching cancer
New prostate cancer screening trial could save thousands of lives
Thousands of patients in the UK could benefit from a new screening trial to detect prostate cancer.
News in brief
Superfast physics and a trio of Fellows: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Blood markers
Long COVID leaves telltale traces in the blood
People with long COVID have distinct patterns of inflammation detectable in the blood, which could potentially be targeted with immune therapies.
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Going Underground
Largest study explores impact of dust on Tube staff
Researchers have carried out the largest study to date on the potential health impacts from
airborne dust on the London Underground.
