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Honour for Sheffield pioneer whose work paved the way for one of medicine’s most important discoveries

Sheffield honours the doctor scientist who paved the way for the therapeutic use of penicillin
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The higher costs of a healthier option: new study lifts the lid on why no/lo alcohol beer drinkers feel out of pocket

Drinkers who turn to alcohol-free and low-alcohol beers are paying more for a healthier option, according to a new study
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Two University of Sheffield researchers recognised among NIHR’s outstanding research leaders

Two researchers from the University of Sheffield have been nationally recognised as outstanding research leaders for their excellent leadership, innovation and impact to health and care research.
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University of Sheffield research to tackle years-long delays in endometriosis diagnosis

Research involving the University of Sheffield is helping to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing people with endometriosis: the long and often frustrating wait for a diagnosis.
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University of Sheffield ranked within the top 100 in the world for clinical and health subjects in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Subject Rankings 2021

The University of Sheffield is one of the world’s leading universities for teaching and research, according to a subject ranking published today (Wednesday 28 October 2020).
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Dr Maria Fragiadaki honoured for world class research and innovation

Dr Maria Fragiadaki from the Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Disease has been awarded Future Leaders Fellowships by the funding body UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
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Spread of COVID-19 mapped in hospitals to ‘break the chain’ of transmission

A pioneering clinical trial will evaluate the use of ‘real time’ viral genomic data to reduce the spread of COVID-19 within hospitals.
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Sheffield medical student who led Covid-19 volunteering scheme among University Queen’s Birthday Honour recipients

A medical student at the University of Sheffield has been awarded a Queen’s Birthday Honour for his outstanding services to volunteering during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Bridging the age gap: two studies show how older breast cancer patients can be treated more effectively

New research shows that the majority of older women can tolerate surgery and all but the least fit should be offered it to help bridge the gap in survival rates between older and younger women.