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Southampton professor awarded prestigious Hagler Fellowship
Professor Philip Calder has been awarded an international fellowship to expand the study of fatty acids. The Hagler Fellowship, awarded...
Oct 3, 2023


AI analyses breathing and speech to track infection progression
Southampton researchers are developing an app to help spot signs of a respiratory infection getting worse. Respiratory tract infections...
Sep 19, 2023


Adult asthma risk predicted from childhood symptoms
A new scoring system can predict how likely young children with symptoms such as wheezing are to have asthma in later life. Asthma...
Sep 13, 2023


Fridge-free vaccines could greatly expand access worldwide
Southampton researchers are working with Stablepharma Ltd to trial vaccines that don’t need to be kept cold. The partners have been...
Sep 12, 2023


Partnering with the public to advance health and care research
People from across our communities are having their say on how we can improve the way we work with patients and the public. Involving...
Sep 8, 2023


New study could reduce antibiotic use for common skin infection
Southampton researchers are testing a shorter course of antibiotics to treat cellulitis. Cellulitis is a deep skin infection that’s...
Sep 1, 2023


Boys who smoke in their early teens put future children at risk, study finds
New research suggests boys who smoke in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children. Researchers from the...
Aug 31, 2023


Hospital volunteers run exercise classes for older patients
A new study will see if virtual sessions by trained volunteers can help older patients regain their strength after they return home. At...
Aug 29, 2023


Southampton’s research into AI for genetics receives funding boost
Researchers in Southampton will develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve the analysis and interpretation of newly discovered...
Aug 17, 2023


Nutrition awareness app helps spot signs of child risk
Southampton researchers have developed a digital tool to support nutrition focused assessments in children. Good nutrition is important...
Aug 3, 2023


Professor Cyrus Cooper wins prestigious award
Southampton’s Professor Cyrus Cooper has been recognised with the Royal Osteoporosis Society’s highest honour. The Linda Edwards Award...
Jul 26, 2023


Fibre supplements trialled in Southampton to support immune health
A new study in Southampton is exploring the effects of soluble fibre on the immune system. Fibre is essential for healthy digestion –...
Jul 19, 2023


The public should not be only ones responsible for shift to sustainable food, scientists say
Top European scientists, including Southampton’s Professor Janis Baird, say new policies on food could transform the way we eat. We...
Jul 14, 2023


Helping patients with the burden of sharing genetic test results with relatives
Southampton researchers have found patients would like more support when sharing the results of their genetic test with at-risk...
Jul 12, 2023


Bright future for clinical research presented on BBC Politics South
Clinical research in Wessex is in good health and there are lots of new ways to take part, Professor Saul Faust has told BBC’s Politics...
Jul 3, 2023
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