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Celebrating a New Professorship: Dr Meena Balasubramanian Recognised for Pioneering Work in Medical Genetics

The University of Sheffield is delighted to announce that Dr Meena Balasubramanian has been awarded a Professorship in Medical Genetics.
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Dr Catriona Mayland Awarded Prestigious NIHR Advanced Fellowship to Transform End of Life Care Research

We’re delighted to share that Dr Catriona Mayland, Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Palliative Medicine, has been awarded the highly competitive National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Advanced Fellowship.
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Essentials of Health Protection Practice

We are pleased to announce that there are still places available on this popular two-day online course, which seeks to provide an overview of the essential principles of health protection practice.

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Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an ‘acute crisis’

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an “acute crisis” requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Sheffield and UCL.
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Student doctors have ‘profound impact’ at Sheffield’s Pakistan Muslim Centre

Student medics at the University of Sheffield have the chance to work with and learn from communities as part of their social accountability placement. We speak to third year David Thomas about his experiences at the Pakistan Muslim Centre (PMC).
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Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives £10 million in new funding

The University of Sheffield and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
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Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

The University of Sheffield is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer.
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Increased use of chest x-rays linked to earlier lung cancer diagnosis and improved survival

A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant link between the frequency of chest x-ray referrals from GPs and earlier diagnosis and improved survival rates for lung cancer patients.