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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.

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Professor Paul Evans joins NC3Rs Board

Professor Paul Evans, Professor of Cardiovascular Science at the University of Sheffield, has been announced as a new member of the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement & Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) board. Also joining the board are Professor Christopher George, Ms Linda Horan, Professor Nick Plant and Dr Sally Robinson.
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The University of Sheffield Big Walk 2019

Well done to Insigneo Director of Research Professor Jim Wild and Insigneo member Professor Allan Lawrie – Professor of Translational Cardiopulmonary Science in the Department of Infection, Immunity & Cardiovascular Disease (pictured above with Amy Jones – International Recruitment Manager), and all of our colleagues who completed the 37 mile Big Walk, raising crucial funds for student scholarships.

| Institute for in silico Medicine.
Professor Rob Storey in the operating theatre.

Research In Focus - Professor Rob Storey

Researchers and clinicians from Sheffield were instrumental in the development of ticagrelor, a drug that reduces the risk of blood clots in heart attack patients. It has saved the lives of thousands of people around the world since its discovery over 20 years ago.

| University of Sheffield Alumni Magazine 2019/20
Ning receiving his prize from Professor Wendy Baird and Caroline receiving her prize from Professor Wendy Baird.

Early Career Researcher Prize Winners 2019

We are pleased to announce Caroline Harrison (Dentistry), Ning Wang (O&M), Melissa Oldham (ScHaRR) and Elizabeth Court (Dentistry) as this year’s winners of the Early Career Researcher Prize for the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health.
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New simple test could lead to early detection of cortisol deficiency

A new breakthrough test offering a more convenient and less invasive way to diagnose adrenal insufficiency is to be pioneered in a clinical trial conducted by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.