Flu Fighters
New study to look at how people develop resistance to flu
An international project into flu immunity could help develop better medications and vaccines to prevent severe disease.
Stories tagged with 'lung disease'
Silica dust
Reducing workplace dust limits could significantly reduce silicosis cases
Scientists have found that a worker’s lifetime exposure to ‘permissible’ levels of silica dust results in a considerable risk of developing silicosis.
Nutrition and pneumonia
New research gives insights into impact of nutrition on children with pneumonia
First study on nutritional supplementation in African children with severe pneumonia showed no added benefits
Birthday Honours
King’s Birthday Honours for Imperial academics
Leading Imperial researchers from across the university have been recognised in the latest King’s Birthday Honours List.
New graduate centre
£10 million gift to propel Imperial’s heart and lung research
A donation from philanthropist Dr Victor Dahdaleh will take Imperial’s heart and lung research to the next level, creating a new graduate centre.
Women with chronic cough
It’s time to talk about chronic cough
Researchers and clinicians who work on chronic cough have come together with those affected by it to raise awareness through 'Let’s Talk About Cough'.
Digital twin hearts
‘Digital twin’ heart modelling project will monitor patients virtually
Researchers will build and evaluate replicas of patients’ hearts online
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Bench to bedside
Eight things we learned about commercialising medical research at AYCI 2024
We learnt why you should channel Mary Somerville, how timing can make or break a startup, and other lessons from experts at All You Can Innovate 2024.
Knowing your microbiome
Better understanding of lung microbiome opens door for new respiratory treatment
New research on thoracic microbiome of healthy individuals could help treat those with respiratory illnesses.
Custom breathing masks
New funding for Imperial project to make custom-made 3D printed breathing masks
A new Imperial College London project will help develop custom-made 3D printed breathing masks for children using ventilators at home.
