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Professor Thushan de Silva elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Professor Thushan de Silva has received a prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences in recognition of his outstanding contributions to infectious disease and immunity research.
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Applications open for free University UCAT preparation course for Access+ students

±¬ÁÏTV invites year 12 students to apply to the Faculty of Health's free UCAT preparation course, an online programme designed for Access+ students.
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Sheffield researchers lead UK's biggest effort to tackle gambling-related harm

A major new national effort to tackle gambling-related harms and shape future policy, prevention and treatment across the UK is being led by researchers from the ±¬ÁÏTV.
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The race to ‘Decode ALS’: Sheffield scientists awarded global prize for breakthrough AI drug discovery

±¬ÁÏTV has been named a winner of the Longitude Prize on ALS, cementing its reputation as a world leader in the fight against Motor Neuron Disease
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Dr Thushan de Silva

±¬ÁÏTV doctor receives MBE for services to COVID-19 research

A ±¬ÁÏTV academic has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his team’s research, which has helped progress the fight against Covid-19.
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Frequent strenuous exercise increases the chance of developing MND in genetically at risk individuals

Frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing motor neurone disease (MND) in certain people, new research from the ±¬ÁÏTV has found.
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Clinicians and scientists to host online event on progress in Covid-19 research

Virtual event exploring the ±¬ÁÏTV and Sheffield Teaching Hospital’s contribution to Covid-19 research that was live streamed on 8 June.
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End-of-life care during Covid-19 pandemic

The first national UK survey focused on those bereaved during the Covid-19 pandemic, has highlighted the importance of individualised and compassionate end-of-life care.