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Candida albicans fungus

Scientists uncover how fungi ‘blind’ the immune system - offering new hope against superbugs

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered that a fungus deadly to people with weakened immune systems can disable a critical defence used by neutrophils, the body’s front-line infection-fighting white blood cells
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University of Sheffield geneticist brings global rare disease conference to the city

Leading researchers, clinicians and families from around the world gathered in Sheffield recently for an international conference dedicated to advancing research into rare genetic conditions.
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University of Sheffield team recognised with Blackboard Catalyst Award for Teaching Excellence

A team at the University of Sheffield within the Faculty of Heath has been awarded a prestigious Blackboard Catalyst Award for ‘Teaching Excellence’.
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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.
Ilaria Bellantuono receives the Inaugural Academy Excellence Award

Professor Ilaria Bellantuono receives Inaugural Academy Excellence Award from Dunhill Medical Trust

Professor Ilaria Bellantuono, Co-Director of the Healthy Lifespan Institute, has been acknowledged for her dedication to enhancing research culture.
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World Parkinson's Day 2024 - Our research

On 11 April, we are recognising World Parkinson's Day awareness day and the impact that this disease has on people all over the world. Discover our pioneering research transforming the understanding of Parkinson’s disease.

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£10.9 billion of new spending opportunities from England going completely smoke-free

Making England completely smoke-free could free up £10.9 billion and provide substantial benefits to local economies, a new study has shown.

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Public health expert recognised for obesity research

Dr Laura Gray from the University of Sheffield’s School of Medicine and Population Health has been recognised with a prestigious European award for research supporting groundbreaking enhancements in tackling obesity.
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New paper identifies subgroups of older adults at high risk of multimorbidity

Research from the Healthy Lifespan Institute has identified subgroups of people with different health behaviours and their association with multimorbidity in older adults in England.