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Sheffield researcher helps shape global policy on school meals and child health

From influencing international education policy to helping countries improve school meals, Dr Robert Akparibo is bringing research and global expertise to the challenge of improving health, nutrition and learning for children and adolescents.
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‘I would be lost without it’: How breathing support has changed life for Peter living with Motor Neuron Disease

Peter, initially reluctant to wear a ventilator mask at night. Now, after experiencing the difference it has made to his sleep, fatigue and daily life, he is helping researchers improve breathing support for others living with Motor Neuron Disease.
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‘Protective’ form of Alzheimer’s protein could help shield brain cells from damage, Sheffield research finds

A University of Sheffield researcher is investigating how proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease damage nerve cells, with the aim of identifying new ways to protect the brain in the early stages of the disease.
Staff celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Sheffield.
Staff celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Sheffield.

Two decades and thousands of transformed lives: Clinical research facility celebrates 20th anniversary

Sheffield’s NIHR Clinical Research Facility has played a crucial role in helping to advance care in South Yorkshire and beyond.
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Academy of Medical Sciences Starter Grant Awarded to Cardiology Lecturer

A newly appointed NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology has been awarded an Academy of Medical Sciences starter grant to research advanced imaging tools for cardiovascular diagnosis and intervention.
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Official opening of the POLARIS hyperpolarised MRI lung imaging centre

The official opening of the Pulmonary, Lung and Respiratory lmaging Sheffield (POLARIS) hyperpolarised MRI lung imaging centre took place on 17 January 2018. The event included tours of the imaging facility and laboratories, which are funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and British Heart Foundation (BHF).
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New link between anti-inflammatory drugs and reduced risk of heart attack

A new study has revealed a link between anti-inflammatory drugs and a reduced risk of heart attack.
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Promotions 2018

Congratuations to the academic and professional staff who have been promoted this year.
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The hard truth about eczema: it’s something in the water

Hard water damages our protective skin barrier and could contribute to the development of eczema, a new study has shown.