Atishoo! From babies with colds to bird flu – new centre to tackle respiratory infections
Think that colds and flu are easy to catch, hard to avoid and impossible to treat? That nobody ever dies of a cold? That’s all wrong, say the medics and scientists at a new research centre which launches today. Read more.
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Researchers gain detailed insight into failing heart cells using new nano-technique
Researchers look at how heart failure affects the surface of an individual heart muscle cell in minute detail. More
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Researchers create award-winning movie and images of the heart
Researchers from Imperial's BHF Centre of Research Excellence win prizes in Reflections of Research competition. More
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Departments recognised for women-friendly work practices give advice on how to win a Silver SWAN
Last year's winners reflect on their awards, acknowledging good employment practises for women in science and encourage other departments to apply this year. More
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Blood clotting finding may lead to new treatments
Key protein that causes the blood to clot is produced by blood vessels in the lungs and not just the liver, according to new research. More
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New clinical trials unit launched at Imperial
A new unit dedicated to setting up and running clinical trials was launched yesterday at Imperial College London. More
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Imperial highest rated for research into common lung diseases
Research into serious lung diseases at Imperial College London has been rated the most highly cited in the world by the information provider Thomson Reuters. More
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Heart rhythm gene revealed in new research
Study shows gene linked to heart rhythm problems, including ventricular fibrillation - More
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New trial to assess sleep apnoea treatment in elderly patients
A new trial to assess the most effective way of treating elderly people for a common sleep disorder is being launched at Imperial College London, thanks to a £1.5 million research grant from the NIHR’s Health Technology Assessment programme. More
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‘Pandemic: Does the Global Media spread Information or Panic?’
An Editorial Intelligence event in association with and kindly hosted by BBC Global News. Held at The Council Chamber, BBC Broadcasting House. On the panel Professor Peter Openshaw, Director of the Centre for Respiratory Infection.
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Research reveals a broccoli boost for arteries
New Britsh Heart New British Heart Foundation (BHF) research from Imperial College London may have revealed why vegetables are good for the heart. More
