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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.
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Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Grant awarded to IICD Fellow

Dr Maria Fragiadaki, a non-clinical Kidney Research UK fellow, received a prestigious Springboard award from the Academy of Medical Sciences (2018).
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New marker could help to identify heart attack patients most at risk

A new study from the University of Sheffield has shown a new blood test could provide a clue as to why some patients are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease risk after suffering a heart attack.
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EMBO Fellowship awarded to IICD PhD Student

A PhD student in the IICD department has been awarded a prestigious short term fellowship from the European Molecule Biology Organisation.
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Breast cancer charity Second Hope awards first ever PhD studentship to researchers at the University of Sheffield

A research team at the University of Sheffield has been awarded a £100,000 grant by the charity Second Hope to investigate why breast cancer spreads to the skeleton in 80 per cent of patients who develop Secondary Breast Cancer.

Virtual reality helping to improve healthcare

A virtual reality colonoscopy developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield could help clinicians to detect abnormalities in the digestive system.