RISING STAR
Imperial immunologist recognised by World Economic Forum
Dr Julia Makinde was selected to join a cohort of outstanding young scientists at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions.
Imperial immunologist recognised by World Economic Forum
Dr Julia Makinde was selected to join a cohort of outstanding young scientists at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions.
Potential tuberculosis vaccine shows early promise in clinical trial
Ongoing clinical trial yields positive preliminary results for candidate tuberculosis (TB) vaccine M72/AS01E1.
HIV researchers create Chelsea garden to raise awareness of disease stigma
Scientists and designers have teamed up with young people living with HIV to create a garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Scientists join forces to fight TB and HIV in EUR 12.9 million TREATS trial
Researchers have launched a ground-breaking new trial to assess the impact of combined testing and treatment for HIV and tuberculosis.
College funds frontier research to push the boundaries
Finding a cure for HIV and landing a spacecraft on Mars are among the ambitions of winners of funding from a prestigious Imperial research pot.
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World Haemophilia Day: Q&A with Professor Mike Laffan
April 17 marks World Haemophilia Day, which this year focuses on the importance of sharing knowledge.
Quick HIV detection method could diagnose early disease
A test capable of detecting HIV early using more efficient, robust methods has been developed by researchers at Imperial.
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Transforming HIV: Q&A with Professor Sarah Fidler
Since the discovery that the HIV virus was the cause of the devastating AIDS pandemic, researchers have been focused on tackling its global impact.
Readily available antibiotic could help to curb lung damage from TB
Imperial scientists have found how a common antibiotic could help reduce lung destruction in people with Tuberculosis (TB).
Imperial celebrates 'bumper crop' of new Fellows
Eight Imperial researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.