European Success
Three Imperial “rising stars” secure €4.5 million of ERC funding
Three Imperial researchers have been awarded European Research Council Starting Grants worth collectively more than €4.5 million.
Stories tagged with 'Infectious diseases'
T cell protection
T cells from common colds cross-protect against infection with SARS-CoV-2
People with higher levels of T cells from common cold coronaviruses are less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2.
Omicron updates
Omicron – latest research and expert views as PCR test rules change
Experts from Imperial are working to improve understanding of the Omicron variant and its impact on health systems in the UK and around the world.
Imperial Honours
New Year Honours for Imperial community
Leading Imperial academics are among those to be recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours List.
Omicron severity analysed
Some reduction in hospitalisation for Omicron v Delta in England: early analysis
Estimates suggest Omicron cases are 15% less likely to attend hospital, and 40% less likely to be hospitalised for a night or more, compared to Delta.
Real-world vaccine data
Real-world data provides valuable insights into COVID vaccine roll-out
Analysis of Europe’s largest patient data record has provided valuable insights into the UK’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, an Imperial expert has said.
COVID-19 symposium
COVID-19 experts from Imperial and Singapore share lessons from pandemic
Scientists from the UK and Singapore have come together to discuss their research during the COVID-19 pandemic at an online symposium.
Cancer-causing virus
How a virus transforms immune cells into cancer uncovered by researchers
An international team have mapped how the HTLV-1 virus causes a rare leukaemia in some people, providing clues on how to stop it happening.
Omicron update
Omicron - latest findings and commentary from Imperial experts
Experts from Imperial College London and worldwide are working around the clock to understand the rapidly spreading Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Colistin resistance test
Rapid test for antibiotic resistance could help control spread in hospitals
A test now available could help rapidly determine whether a bacterial infection is resistant to antibiotics of last resort.
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