News in brief
Biometric data concerns and potato blight insights: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories tagged with 'Infectious diseases'
Cognition and infection
COVID-19 human challenge study highlights small changes to memory and cognition
An Imperial-led study has highlighted specific changes associated with COVID-19 in particular brain function scores of healthy young people.
Febrile illness
Immune insights could lead to more targeted treatments for children
New insights into how children’s immune cells respond during fever could lead to better treatments for a range of illnesses.
Targeting AMR
Fleming Initiative raises first £100m in the global fight against AMR
As world leaders gather in New York to discuss the growing global health threat, the Fleming Initiative is poised to break down barriers to progress.
Transdisciplinary science
Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering (IMSE) Research Showcase 2024
IMSE showcased how integrating expertise across diverse academic disciplines and with external stakeholders helps solve grand challenges.
Managing sepsis
Developing a new test to improve sepsis outcomes
In advance of World Sepsis Day, Imperial and MicrosensDx announce a collaboration to develop a more effective test for the devastating disease.
Badger boost
Farmer-led badger vaccination could revolutionise mission to tackle bovine TB
A new study highlights the need for government support for large-scale badger vaccination to eradicate bovine tuberculosis.
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News in brief
Animal research and AI/BMI health predictors: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Malaria insights
Route to more effective malaria vaccines revealed through human-challenge trials
Infecting volunteers with malaria reveals why some get sick and others don’t – and points to ways to induce stronger immunity through vaccination.
Design Call
Search begins for architects to design new Fleming Centre
The Fleming Initiative is calling for designs for its inaugural Centre at St Mary’s Hospital.
