News in Brief
Air pollution and medical networks: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories written by Samantha Rey
AI and ECGs
AI model can predict health risks, including early death, from ECGs
A new AI model can predict patients’ risk of developing and worsening disease, and even their risk of early death, using an electrocardiogram (ECG).
OPIOID ADDICTION
Innovative trial will use psilocybin to target relapse in opioid addiction
Imperial researchers will explore the potential for psilocybin therapy in drug recovery as part of a landmark trial.
Allergies and air travel
No evidence that nut allergens are transmitted in aircraft cabin air
Surface residues pose the main risk, possibly heightened by fast turnarounds
CANCER IMAGING
New hub to develop advanced cancer imaging techniques
A major new research hub will focus on identifying and visualising cancer using optical, acoustic and photoacoustic imaging.
News in brief
Biometric data concerns and potato blight insights: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Parkinson's disease
Landmark project at Imperial will aim to unlock a cure for Parkinson’s
Collaboration brings together charity, university and pharmaceutical sectors
Advanced therapies
Imperial to be part of new London Advanced Therapies Treatment Centre
Imperial College London to join Advanced Therapies Treatment Centre (ATTC) Network with institutions in the capital.
News in brief
Ultrafast probing and AI-enabled drug discovery: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Dizziness and falls
Dizziness in older adults linked to higher risk of future falls
The first meta-analysis of its kind has shown that older adults experiencing dizziness are significantly more likely to fall in future.
