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Award success for rare disease research

2 November 2020

Approximately 350 million people worldwide are living with a rare disease, and half of them are children. Vital research into lysosomal storage disorders has been recognised for its breakthrough discoveries and potential for impact for patients living with rare diseases.

Swipe right to help tackle brain disease

2 November 2020

Scientists team up with students to create an app that sorts through thousands of brain images to help research into brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s

First study to assess risk of COVID-19 to health of care workers in Wales

30 October 2020

Cardiff University-led study will assess health of nation’s 20,000 domiciliary care staff

Tackling alarming decline in nature needs a ‘safety net’ of multiple, ambitious goals, say researchers

27 October 2020

A ‘safety net’ made up of multiple, interlinked and ambitious goals is needed to tackle nature’s alarming decline.

‘Eye Health Hero’ award for PhD student

26 October 2020

PhD student, Nikita Thomas, has been awarded an ‘Eye Health Hero’ Award for her outstanding work in developing a visual field-testing device.

Cardiff University-led study into antibiotic use wins research paper of the year

23 October 2020

Study found simple finger-prick blood test could help to reduce antibiotic use in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Climate scientists fly more than other researchers, first global study suggests

19 October 2020

Cardiff University research also suggests climate researchers do more to offset their flying

Professor Dianne Watkins receives OBE in Queen’s Honours List

14 October 2020

Professor Dianne Watkins, Professor of Public Health Nursing at School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, has been awarded an OBE for her services to Nursing Education and Research.