A report by the Academy of Medical Sciences highlights the need for improved UK COVID-19 testing services to combat future health challenges. The experts propose investment in innovative testing methods, including pooling multiple samples and adopting a more flexible approach to regulation, as well as ensuring a sustainable workforce.
A new roadmap highlights the urgent need to tackle the pandemic's impact on mental health, calling for real-time monitoring and evidence-based treatments. The public already expresses substantial concerns about mental health due to COVID-19.
Professor Muzlifah Haniffa has made significant contributions to biomedical science, including mapping the maternal-fetal interface and discovering new immune cells in the skin. Her work aims to improve understanding of health and disease, particularly in childhood kidney cancer.
A new poll reveals six in ten people know little about dying, with most getting information from family conversations and documentaries. The UK Academy of Medical Sciences launches a national campaign to empower public conversations about death and dying, citing concerns about pain and fear as major worries.
The £1.35 million Future Leaders in Innovation, Enterprise and Research (FLIER) programme will create a network of talented individuals equipped to lead innovation and collaboration across academia, industry, the NHS, and government. The programme aims to develop dynamic future leaders in biomedical and health research.
A new report from the Academy of Medical Sciences warns of the urgent need to address the global burden of multiple serious illnesses. The report suggests that millions worldwide suffer from life-long disability and premature death due to ineffective treatment of people with multiple health conditions.
The changing planet poses serious risks to human health, with staple food crops becoming less nutritious and insect pollinators declining. Increased extreme weather events will lead to forced displacement, malnutrition, and infectious diseases.
Cristina Lo Celso, a rising star in biomedical research, has been awarded the Foulkes Foundation Medal for her groundbreaking work on leukemia. Her research focuses on understanding how leukaemia cells develop and relapse, with the ultimate goal of improving treatments and preventing disease recurrence.
A new five-year program will support 25 visiting professorships and two major scientific meetings between the UK and India to address antimicrobial resistance. The initiative aims to share knowledge, foster research collaborations and increase awareness to develop robust interventions against AMR.
A new report emphasizes the importance of prioritizing rapid diagnostic tests for life-saving diseases, similar to pregnancy tests. The tests can help tackle antibiotic resistance and improve global health. However, lack of funding and profile are major barriers to their widespread adoption in low- and middle-income countries.
The UK Academy of Medical Sciences launches a campaign to promote work-life balance in medical research, highlighting the importance of outside interests on creativity and resilience. The #MedSciLife initiative features personal stories and advice from prominent researchers on balancing work and life.