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Celebrating a major milestone for one of Europe’s biggest type 1 diabetes research cooperations: The Global Platform for the Prevention of Autoimmune Diabetes (GPPAD) has successfully screened 100,000 newborns across Europe (including over 7500 newborns in the Thames Valley) for an increased genetic risk of developing type 1 diabetes.
New Achievement in Biosciences Award
This new prize was developed in association with Oxford University Press (OUP).
Finalist for National Higher Education Teaching Award Announced
Dr Kevin Coward, Course Director
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New Research Unveils Shared Genetic Link Between Endometriosis and Immune Conditions
29 April 2025
Research published in the journal Human Reproduction reveals that women with endometriosis are at a significantly higher risk for developing a range of autoimmune, autoinflammatory, and mixed-pattern diseases. This new study, of unprecedented scale, examines not only clinical associations, but also for the first time the biological basis for these comorbidities - through genetics. It identifies osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, coeliac disease, and psoriasis among the comorbid conditions significantly linked to endometriosis.
Nathalie Conrad receives Wellcome Award to research congenital heart disease
7 April 2025
Dr. Nathalie Conrad has received a prestigious Wellcome Career Development Award to support her research investigating the epidemiology of congenital heart disease.
Research Finds Animal Dung Could Help Save Endangered Species
18 March 2025
Researchers are exploring an innovative approach to boost genetic diversity and help endangered species by using animal dung. Dubbed the “Poo Zoo” the project focuses on extracting living cells from fresh faeces, which could be used to aid conservation efforts.
No Strategic Call for ME/CFS: Why Patients Are Pushing Back
17 March 2025
The release of the government's ME/CFS delivery plan is imminent, but the lack of a strategic call for these complex, chronic conditions has left patients frustrated and demanding action.
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