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Families attending the Hadyn Ellis Building for the launch of the first Timothy Syndrome family day and the launch of the Timothy Syndrome Alliance charity

Zuckerberg funding for rare syndrome research network

17 October 2024

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative donates over $800,000 to support a research network into CACNA1C-Related Disorders and Timothy Syndrome

Cardiff Researcher awarded Future Leaders Fellowship from Brain Tumour Charity

8 October 2024

Dr Mathew Clement, currently based at Systems Immunity Research Institute, has been announced as one of Brain Tumour Charity’s Future Leaders 2024.

GP practices in wealthiest areas of Wales receive more funding than deprived areas

4 October 2024

Underinvestment in GP services in Wales’ most deprived areas contributing to health inequalities, researchers say

Bacteria triggers type-1 diabetes

18 September 2024

Bacterial infection can induce an immune response that leads to type-1 diabetes, according to Cardiff University researchers.

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How WhatsApp can help with prostate cancer detection and diagnosis

12 September 2024

WhatsApp could provide a way to engage black men in Butetown and Grangetown with prostate cancer risk information.

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Perimenopause linked with increased risk of bipolar and major depression

15 August 2024

Cardiff University study finds that women are over twice as likely to develop bipolar for the first time during the perimenopause, compared to before the menopause.

Child having their glucose levels tested

Psoriasis drug shows promise for treating childhood diabetes

30 July 2024

A drug commonly used to treat psoriasis, Ustekinumab, has been found to be effective in helping to treat children and adolescents with type-1 diabetes.