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By Prof Simon Woods On September 22, 2022

Exploring the role of public engagement in rare disease research

In this blog Professor of Bioethics, Prof Simon Woods, explores the role of public engagement in rare disease research. And how...

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Tags: Ageing and Health

By Newcastle University On July 7, 2022

AI could spot viruses like monkeypox and help conserve nature

As Covid-19 is still affecting the world, another virus is impacting public health: monkeypox.

Writing for The Conversation, Dr...

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Tags: Data, Research, Alumni,

By Laura Watson On June 28, 2022

Retired Professor sets up business to accelerate rare cancer research

Emeritus Professor Andy Hall retired from Newcastle University in 2016 following a successful career in haematology and childhood...

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Tags: Cancer, Alumni community, Alumni,

By Newcastle University On June 15, 2022

Ground-breaking discovery to help solve unexplained liver and kidney disease

There are numerous reasons for kidney and liver organ failure, which if left untreated is life-threatening. But, often patients...

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Tags: Research, Alumni, Research Excellence,

By Newcastle University On May 17, 2022

How we're revolutionising Aphasia testing

In our latest blog, we're exploring Aphasia, a debilitating condition that recently made headlines. Read the full story, and how...

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Tags: Research Excellence, Ageing and Health

By Newcastle University On May 9, 2022

This is how we're advocating for better public toilet accessibility

In our latest blog, Professor Janice McLaughlin outlines how our research and partnerships with disability and carer...

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Tags: Alumni, Research Excellence, Ageing and Health

By Newcastle University On April 14, 2022

How we’re putting the sunshine in sunny side up eggs

We’re cracking the problem of vitamin D deficiency in the UK. Discover why you may have spotted our logo on the lid of a box of...

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Tags: Working with Business, Research, Research Excellence,

By Newcastle University On April 11, 2022

Why are rural communities less likely to survive cancer?

People in rural areas are 5% less likely to survive cancer than people living in urban areas. A study at Newcastle University,...

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Tags: Cancer, Alumni, Ageing and Health

By Professor Sir John Burn On April 11, 2022

An aspirin a day keeps the bowel doctor away

Over the course of two decades, a thousand patients across the world have taken part in a study that required them to take two...

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Tags: Cancer, Research Excellence, Ageing and Health

By Newcastle University On March 29, 2022

This is how digital health technologies can support ageing and long-term conditions

The UK population is ageing. And an increased lifespan brings new challenges and opportunities.

One in four people in England are...

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Tags: Data, Research, Ageing and Health

By Newcastle University On March 25, 2022

From bench to bedside: Translating discovery science to a clinical setting and potential patient benefit

One in four people in England are living with multiple long-term health conditions that become more debilitating with age.

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Tags: Research Excellence, Ageing and Health

By Newcastle University On March 25, 2022

Our Vision for Ageing and Multiple Long-Term Conditions

Through the work done at our Biomedical Research Centre, we aim to help people with multiple long-term conditions to age well and...

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Tags: Research, Research Excellence, Ageing and Health

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Exploring the role of public engagement in rare disease research

In this blog Professor of Bioethics, Prof Simon Woods, explores the role of public engagement in rare disease research. And how...

AI could spot viruses like monkeypox and help conserve nature

As Covid-19 is still affecting the world, another virus is impacting public health: monkeypox.

Writing for The Conversation, Dr...

Retired Professor sets up business to accelerate rare cancer research

Ground-breaking discovery to help solve unexplained liver and kidney disease

There are numerous reasons for kidney and liver organ failure, which if left untreated is life-threatening. But, often patients...

How we're revolutionising Aphasia testing

In our latest blog, we're exploring Aphasia, a debilitating condition that recently made headlines. Read the full story, and how...

This is how we're advocating for better public toilet accessibility

In our latest blog, Professor Janice McLaughlin outlines how our research and partnerships with disability and carer...

How we’re putting the sunshine in sunny side up eggs

We’re cracking the problem of vitamin D deficiency in the UK. Discover why you may have spotted our logo on the lid of a box of...

Why are rural communities less likely to survive cancer?

People in rural areas are 5% less likely to survive cancer than people living in urban areas. A study at Newcastle University,...

An aspirin a day keeps the bowel doctor away

Over the course of two decades, a thousand patients across the world have taken part in a study that required them to take two...

This is how digital health technologies can support ageing and long-term conditions

The UK population is ageing. And an increased lifespan brings new challenges and opportunities.

One in four people in England are...

From bench to bedside: Translating discovery science to a clinical setting and potential patient benefit

One in four people in England are living with multiple long-term health conditions that become more debilitating with age.

Our Vision for Ageing and Multiple Long-Term Conditions

Through the work done at our Biomedical Research Centre, we aim to help people with multiple long-term conditions to age well and...