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'Gut Origami' research
ERC Grant for groundbreaking research on organ shape and position
An Imperial researcher has received new funding for their work exploring why organs are the shape they are.
ERC Grant for groundbreaking research on organ shape and position
An Imperial researcher has received new funding for their work exploring why organs are the shape they are.
Facility for the materials of the future launched at Imperial College London
Imperial’s new Henry Royce Institute (Royce) Facility has launched to identify challenges and stimulate innovation in advanced materials research.
Diminishing health benefits of living in cities for children and teens
The advantages of living in cities for children and adolescents’ healthy growth and development are shrinking across much of the world.
World’s first research hub for treating child blast injuries launched
The world’s first centre dedicated to studying and providing lifesaving innovations to children injured by explosive weapons has been launched.
Postdoctoral researchers and fellows present their work in a first-time showcase
Research fellows and postdoctoral researchers from the Faculty of Natural Sciences presented their work in multidisciplinary showcase.
High blood caffeine levels may reduce body weight and type 2 diabetes risk
A high blood caffeine level may reduce the body weight a person carries and their risk of type 2 diabetes, according to research.
Social Care Minister visits Imperial for launch of cancer breath test study
Minister for Social Care Helen Whately MP visited the Hammersmith Campus last week to discuss Imperial’s research on diagnosing cancer.
Respiratory disease in early childhood linked to higher risk of death for adults
Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in early childhood has been linked to a higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult.
Female students invited to apply for inspiring international research placements
Three annual bursaries up to a value of £7,500 each are available to female students studying at undergraduate and graduate level at Imperial.
Genetic test could guide use of cancer chemotherapy
A genetic test already used routinely in the NHS can guide the use of chemotherapy in people with bowel cancer, new research has shown.