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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.

Dr Alex Rothman presenting his Quincentennial Lecture and Dr Alex Rothman receiving his award from Professor Jane Dacre (President of the Royal College of Physicians).

Royal College of Physicians Quincentennial Lecture for Yorkshire awarded to Sheffield Researcher

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) are celebrating their 500th anniversary in 2018. As well as celebrating its history the RCP are looking toward the future and awarding a quincentennial lecturer in each region.
Blanca Tardajos Ayllon with her award.

Success for Sheffield PhD Student at the Atlanta Vascular Mechanobiology Meeting 2018

Congratulations to Blanca Tardajos Ayllon (2nd year PhD student in the Department of Infection, Immunity & Cardiovascular Disease) on her recent success at the Atlanta Vascular Mechanobiology meeting.
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Student Success at British Lung Foundation Annual Alumni Conference

Two Sheffield Hallam University undergraduates, Beth Hughes and Abi Reese, who have undertaken year-long research placements in the Department of Infection, Immunity & Cardiovascular Disease, presented their work at the British Lung Foundation (BLF) Annual Alumni Conference and were invited on stage to be commended by Professor Stephen Holgate for exceeding expectations for students at their level.
Neuroscience mysteries of the brain

Detecting diminished dopamine-firing cells could reveal earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease

A new link between diminished input from dopamine-firing cells deep inside the brain and the ability to form new memories could be crucial in detecting the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Virtual Coronary Intervention - A Treatment Planning Tool Based Upon the Angiogram

Approximately 250,000 coronary angiograms are performed in the UK each year in patients with coronary artery disease.