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Southampton professor to lead the International Osteoporosis Foundation
Professor Nicholas Harvey has been named as the new president of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). The IOF is the world's...
May 7, 2024


Southampton infectious disease expert wins research award
Dr Nathan Brendish has been honoured with a prestigious Young Investigator award. His research is advancing rapid tests that help stop...
May 1, 2024


Combating antibiotic resistance: Meet Callum Highmore
Southampton researchers are advancing a quick and accurate method to diagnose bacterial infections. Antibiotics are used to treat or...
Apr 24, 2024


New national centre to improve tests and treatments for lung diseases
Southampton researchers will co-lead a new £9.4 million centre to improve care for people with rare lung diseases. The research centre...
Apr 23, 2024


Three generations take part in decades-spanning asthma and allergy research
Families on the Isle of Wight have been taking part in a ground-breaking research project for over 34 years. Researchers in Southampton...
Apr 12, 2024


New collaboration launched to find treatments of the future
Southampton researchers have launched a new collaboration to speed up progress in 3D cell modelling. The models they develop will be used...
Apr 9, 2024


Raising Voices in Research shows ‘we can all make a difference’
Charities and partners across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are helping more local people take part in research. They marked successes...
Apr 8, 2024


Muscle monitoring space tech could help hospital patients
Southampton researchers are investigating if a handheld device used to track astronauts’ muscle health could soon also benefit patients....
Mar 26, 2024


Substance in coffee may improve muscle health in older age
New research suggests a molecule naturally found in coffee and fenugreek could potentially help slow age-related muscle loss. Southampton...
Mar 22, 2024


Scientists close in on blood test to stop spread of tuberculosis
Researchers have taken a major step towards identifying millions of ‘silent spreaders’ of tuberculosis. A new study led by researchers...
Mar 22, 2024


Southampton professors named as senior leaders in UK research
Four Southampton professors have been recognised as outstanding research leaders by the National Institute for Health and Care Research...
Mar 20, 2024


Urgent action needed to combat childhood trauma, report warns
Experts are calling for a population-wide strategy to reduce damaging childhood experiences. Southampton’s Professor Keith Godfrey has...
Mar 20, 2024


Southampton nutrition scientist receives award at the Houses of Parliament
Dr Helena Fisk has been honoured with The Nutrition Society STEM4Britain Award. The award recognises scientific excellence at an early...
Mar 12, 2024


Lung condition app takes step towards use across NHS
An exercise app for a common lung condition that was developed by Southampton researchers has been recommended for use in the UK. The...
Mar 6, 2024


Teens premiere short films to inspire young people into research
Young researchers took centre stage at a glittering film premiere and awards ceremony. The LifeLab celebration lit up the Winchester...
Mar 6, 2024
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