News in brief
Science Museum trustee and charity bike ride: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories written by Ellyw Evans
RESEARCH AWAY DAY
Early career researchers take centre stage at the NHLI Research Away Day
The National Heart and Lung Institute came together for an in-person away day to discuss and celebrate the work of its early career researchers.
Antibody clues
New antibody can unlock secrets of cholesterol
Researchers at the NHLI have created a monoclonal antibody that could help doctors to spot dangerous plaques in arteries earlier.
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SIAN HARDING RETIRES
Professor Sian Harding retires from the National Heart and Lung Institute
Professor Sian Harding has retired after a career spanning over four decades in cardiovascular research.
Peanut allergy treatment
First study of a new immunotherapy treatment for peanut allergy launches
The study will compare immunotherapy using boiled peanut to conventional treatments with roasted peanut in desensitising children with peanut allergy.
Promising AI tool
Artificial Intelligence tool could help GPs diagnose heart failure
AI can help to improve the performance of ‘smart stethoscopes’, enabling doctors to diagnose heart failure earlier and improving patient outcomes.
AWARD WINNING STUDY
REMAP-CAP awarded Critical Care Team of the Year at The BMJ Awards 2021
The REMAP-CAP study led by Imperial College London has been named joint Critical Care Team of the Year at the BMJ Awards 2021.
NEW STUDENTSHIPS
New PhD studentships to boost partnerships at the Institute of Clinical Sciences
The new interdisciplinary programme for postgraduate students aims to strengthen collaboration by combining scientific expertise across Imperial.
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Monkeypox
"Monkeypox cases not a threat but a reminder of our vulnerability to viruses"
Following reports of monkeypox cases in the UK, we speak to Dr Mike Skinner on what we know about this rare zoonotic disease.
Social accountability
Imperial students design and deliver STEMM sessions for local school pupils
Imperial has developed its first ever module for undergraduate students on social accountability in action, as part of the I-Explore programme.
