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Healthcare pioneer recognised for outstanding contribution to gastroenterology

A world-renowned clinician and researcher from Sheffield has been elected to lead the British Society of Gastroenterology, bringing a major national accolade to South Yorkshire's healthcare sector.
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University of Sheffield medical students win international award for IBS research

Sheffield medical students have received one of the highest honours in gastroenterology research after winning the prestigious Rome Foundation Ray Clouse Award for outstanding scientific research into Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
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Professor Thushan de Silva elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Professor Thushan de Silva has received a prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences in recognition of his outstanding contributions to infectious disease and immunity research.
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Applications open for free University UCAT preparation course for Access+ students

The University of Sheffield invites year 12 students to apply to the Faculty of Health's free UCAT preparation course, an online programme designed for Access+ students.
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Sheffield researchers lead UK's biggest effort to tackle gambling-related harm

A major new national effort to tackle gambling-related harms and shape future policy, prevention and treatment across the UK is being led by researchers from the University of Sheffield.
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The race to ‘Decode ALS’: Sheffield scientists awarded global prize for breakthrough AI drug discovery

The University of Sheffield has been named a winner of the Longitude Prize on ALS, cementing its reputation as a world leader in the fight against Motor Neuron Disease
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University of Sheffield’s life sciences innovation celebrated at prestigious awards

The University of Sheffield’s world-leading research and its role in championing innovation across the UK’s life sciences sector have been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony.
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New research could reshape how future NHS treatments are evaluated

Researchers from the University of Sheffield are leading work that will significantly influence how healthcare treatments are assessed and approved across the UK.
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Teens three times more likely to start with alcohol than no/low alternatives

Young people aged 16-25 in Great Britain are three times more likely to start drinking alcohol than non- and low-alcohol alternatives, according to new reearch from the University of Sheffield