News tagged with: peninsula-medical-school
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University selected to be part of UKÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™sÂÌñ»»ÆÞ¯largest independent gambling harms research centre
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ news: The University has been chosen as one of the key partners in the Gambling Harms Research UK (GHR-UK) Evidence Centre, which will work to strengthen policy, practice, and public understanding across the UK
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Scientists explore whether plastic particles could be linked to significant rises in liver disease
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ news: A new article written by experts from ÂÌñ»»ÆÞÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™s Centre of Environmental Hepatology explores whether tiny plastic particles are directly contributing to the soaring global rates of liver disease.
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Vital fund endowed to help students achieve their dreams
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ news: The Mel Joyner Award supports students at the University from underrepresented backgrounds ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ and a legacy donation from her late dad means it will continue for life.
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Epic fundraising challenge to raise awareness of severe condition
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ news: Josh Fedrick is completing 10 fitness events to raise money for HuntingtonÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™s disease research.
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![Dr Jon Gil Ranedo and Dr Claudia Barros, from the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™s Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence, will investigate how changes in glioma stem cells affect their vulnerability and whether that can be used to identify novel therapies]()
Research hopes to uncover new vulnerabilities in glioma tumour cells
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ news: Researchers in our Brain Tumour Research Centre have been awarded funding to explore the role oncolytic viruses ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ which selectively infect and kill tumour cells ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ might play in the treatment of certain forms of brain tumour.
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Gambling impacts peopleÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™s quality of life as severely as chronic medical conditions, alcohol and illegal drugs
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ news: New research led by the University found that experiencing gambling harm can result in a 16% reduction in a personÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™s ability to carry out everyday tasks
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£11m programme aims to strengthen mental health care in the South West
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ news: New research led by the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ will explore ways to improve services for people in need across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, also influencing positive change for the UK and beyond
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Education can help you change the world ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ all from your own home
Education can help you change the world ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ all from your own home: Michael Dillon is empowering people all over the world to explore the University's global health programme ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ now delivered exclusively online.
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Home fingertip oxygen monitors less accurate for people with darker skin tones
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ news: Led by the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, the largest study on home fingertip oxygen monitors suggests that measurement errors lead to potential delays in care and contribute to health disparities
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![Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ awarded funding so it can continue work until 2030]()
Scientists receive £2.8m funding boost to advance research into brain tumours
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ news: Already renowned as a hub for world-leading research into low-grade brain tumours, the University has received a five-year investment that will accelerate its progress towards clinical trials for tumour therapies
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![International medical graduates currently make up just over 40% of the nationÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™s medical workforce, according to recent figures from the General Medical Council]()
Project explores barriers to NHS career progression facing international medical graduates
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ news: A study led by the University and other leading medical schools is exploring why fewer doctors who qualified overseas become GPs and consultants in the NHS
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![Paul Millin from the Peninsula Medical School, Paul Jackson from the Hospital Saturday Fund, medical student Shehany Warnakulasuriya and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard Davies.]()
Funding supports invaluable learning for doctors of the future
Funding supports invaluable learning for doctors of the future, thanks to the Hospital Saturday Fund and Vandervell Trust. The ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ has secured £17,500 to support fourth-year medical students as they undertake their medical electives.
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