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‘Protective’ form of Alzheimer’s protein could help shield brain cells from damage, Sheffield research finds

A University of Sheffield researcher is investigating how proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease damage nerve cells, with the aim of identifying new ways to protect the brain in the early stages of the disease.
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Sheffield researcher wins national award for excellence in children’s dental research

Laura Timms, NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry at the university has been awarded the BSODR Presidents' Prize for her excellent early career children's dental research.
Staff celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Sheffield.
Staff celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Sheffield.

Two decades and thousands of transformed lives: Clinical research facility celebrates 20th anniversary

Sheffield’s NIHR Clinical Research Facility has played a crucial role in helping to advance care in South Yorkshire and beyond.
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Welcome to new students from the Vice President and Head of the Faculty of Health

To mark the beginning of the academic year, Professor Tracey Moore (Vice President and Head of the Faculty of Health) shares her official welcome for our incoming students and apprentices, including three top tips for the year ahead.
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University of Sheffield academic recognised with prestigious European award

Professor Emma Bingham, Professor in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy has been recognised with a prestigious European award - winner of the Academia category at the 2025 European Awards of Distinction for Dental Hygienists.
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Breakthrough set to accelerate osteoporosis drug development

Millions of osteoporosis patients worldwide are set to benefit from a major international breakthrough, which will transform how new treatments for the debilitating disease are developed.
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Waist-to-height ratio found to be a more accurate indicator of obesity risk in older adults than BMI

Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), researchers have found.
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Sheffield-led trial could change how toddler’s leg fractures are treated across the UK

A major UK-wide clinical trial led from Sheffield aims to transform the treatment of a common leg injury in young children – known as a toddler’s fracture.
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Faculty of Health: Our Year in Review 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, the Faculty of Health at the University of Sheffield is celebrating a year of exceptional progress, innovation and impact.