COVID-19 spread in households linked to virus on hands and surfaces
A new study provides the first empirical evidence for transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via people’s hands and frequently touched household surfaces.
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.
SCAMP study celebrates research challenge pupils
Research Challenge pupils who have participated in the SCAMP study have been celebrated at a recent awards ceremony.
Somalia drought may have caused more than 20,000 child deaths
Ongoing drought conditions in the Horn of Africa have likely caused tens of thousands of deaths in Somalia – more than half of which were children.
Plaque unveiled celebrating the legacy of Professor Dame Margaret Turner Warwick
Imperial welcomes the Rayne Foundation to the College to celebrate the naming of the new Centre for Fibrosing Lung Disease in her honour.
Academics call for health leaders to be involved in decision making at COP
Two Imperial academics are calling for health leaders to attend future COPs and ensure that health becomes a core currency of future negotiations.
Experts highlight environmental and health risks of current UK fire regulations
Experts, including Professor Frank Kelly, have called for a thorough re-evaluation on the UKs use of fire retardants.
SCAMP enters a new ‘Research Challenge' phase
The largest study in the world examining the impact of adolescent mobile phone usage enters a new phase, with Sixth Form students at local schools.
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School of Public Health marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science
School of Public Health staff reflect on their scientific journeys as part of International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
New academic appointments to drive cancer epidemiology and prevention research
The School of Public Health has appointed two academics to further our research on cancer epidemiology and prevention.
