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Cardiff University named WHO Collaborating Centre for Patient Safety Learning and Improvement

26 September 2025

The new Centre at Cardiff University will play a pivotal role in advancing WHO’s global work to strengthen patient safety.

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Gene therapy appears to slow Huntington’s disease progression

26 September 2025

Cardiff University academics led on gene therapy surgeries in the UK

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Captivity makes salmon less symmetrical

26 September 2025

Salmon reared in captivity are more asymmetrical compared to wild salmon, suggesting higher stress levels, new research finds.

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Local opticians could cut waiting times and help ‘reduce the risk of people losing sight’

22 September 2025

Qualified local optometrists can manage certain eye care conditions, significantly reducing patient waiting times and lowering costs for the NHS.

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AI could ‘im-prove’ sourdough starters

16 September 2025

AI could be used to enhance sourdough fermentation processes for large scale production.

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Teen isolation linked to increased reward-seeking, study finds

12 September 2025

A study lead-authored by Dr Livia Tomova, lecturer at Cardiff University’s School of Psychology, has found that teenagers become more motivated to seek rewards after just a few hours of social isolation.

Transitions of Care presentation at Pharmaceutical Sciences Conference

11 September 2025

Professor Efi Mantzourani speaks about successful service at conference.

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Victims of ‘enforced disappearances’ face unique mental health challenges

9 September 2025

Scientists are calling for action and research into the mental health challenges of victims of ‘enforced disappearances’.

Pan-African cardiologists visit Cardiff as part of drive to tackle heart disease

27 August 2025

Cardiologists from across Africa have gained new skills after a successful week at Cardiff University and University of Wales Hospital Cardiff, as part of an ongoing partnership designed to address the increasing levels of heart disease across the continent.

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New rapid test for sepsis and serious infection

19 August 2025

Cardiff academics and biotech company JRBiomedical develop new low-cost 10 minute test for sepsis and serious infection.