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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.
GUSTO Team

Pioneering trial aims to improve survival rates for advanced bladder cancer

First-of-its-kind trial hopes to improve survival rates for advanced bladder cancer by matching treatments to known genetic risk markers
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Lateral flow test to detect recurring aggressive brain tumours

The world’s first lateral flow test to detect aggressive, recurring brain tumours is being developed by scientists at the University of Sheffield and Nottingham Trent University.
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New research institute to accelerate the search for a cure for MND

The new UK Motor Neuron Disease Research Institute, or UK MND RI, aims to discover new treatments that could ultimately mean MND becomes a curable condition.
Digital Health Hub

South Yorkshire leads the UK’s digital healthcare revolution

An ambitious new digital healthcare hub in South Yorkshire is set to lead the UK’s digital health revolution and address inequalities in patient care.

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Using near-infrared spectroscopy to help unravel the mysteries of dementia

Near infrared (NIR) imaging is being used by Sheffield researchers in a cross-university study to investigate the brains of Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia patients.

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