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Professor David Sanders from Sheffield Gastroenterology holding an award

Professor David Sanders honoured for his transforming work in nutrition and patient care

Professor Sanders has been awarded the Complete Nutrition (CN) Magazine Outstanding Achievement Award for his significant contributions to nutrition and patient care.
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Minimum pricing for tobacco could help to reduce smoking rates in Scotland, new research suggests

New research from the University of Sheffield has assessed the potential effectiveness of minimum pricing policies for tobacco that could help reduce smoking rates and improve health in Scotland.

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Hope for stroke survivors invited to join innovative trial testing a game-changing device for those living with arm weakness

People who’ve had a stroke within the last decade are being invited to test a portable, pacemaker-like device designed to help them regain arm strength.
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A successful day of networking, learning, and collaboration

On 17 October, the University hosted a dedicated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) Day to provide our academic and professional services staff with valuable insights into this innovative programme.

Professor John Newell-Price

Sheffield endocrinologist recognised for dedication to pioneering clinical research and the highest standards of care

Professor John Newell-Price has been elected as President of the Endocrine Society: the leading international organisation for endocrinologists across the world. He is the first president elected from outside the US in the Society’s 106-year history.
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Zebrafish model of senescence for rapid testing

Current methods of studying senescence are both expensive and time consuming but researchers from the University of Sheffield’s Healthy Lifespan Institute have discovered a new model that offers a solution.
James Catto being presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
James Catto being presented with Lifetime Achievement Award. Copyright: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. Photographer: Dennis Abbonato Photography

Professor James Catto receives 'Life Time Achievement Award' for bladder and prostate cancer research

Professor James Catto has been honoured with a 'Life Time Achievement Award' from the European Association of Urology in recognition of his longstanding and important contribution to urological practice and care.

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Prof. Mimoun Azzouz in lab

Sheffield’s gene therapy centre will give hope to millions

Sheffield Gene therapy hub is a game changer which will put the region at the forefront of the next generation of medicine.

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Introducing our Public Health Poster Competition

We are excited to announce our first Medicine, Dentistry and Health Public Health Poster Competition, which we hope will interest both GCSE and 16-18 Science and Health students and provide teachers with a classroom or homework activity.