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At-home cervical screening – scientists advise on self-sampling tests

31 March 2025

The SUCCEED study aims to understand and support individuals making a choice between traditional cervical screening or self-sampling at home.

Educational aid for medical students learning within a conflict zone

11 March 2025

Cardiff University and the Arab American University of Palestine (AAUP) have signed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ (MOU) to offer educational aid to medical students hoping to complete their studies within a conflict zone.

Public encouraged to routinely test for bloodborne viruses as part of engagement project

4 March 2025

Common bloodborne diseases can be identified and treated with routine testing, animated videos show how.

University health and social care research to receive major multi-million-pound investment from Health and Care Research Wales

27 January 2025

Key areas of research to share £39.5m of funding from Health and Care Research Wales over the next five years.

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New Year Honours

17 January 2025

University community recognised

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New research clarifies role of procalcitonin tests in treating paediatric infection

14 January 2025

New research finds that PCT (procalcitonin) blood test does not lower antibiotic treatment duration for hospitalised children.

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New anticancer T-cell type discovered

2 January 2025

Cardiff University researchers have discovered a new anticancer T-cell subtype, which could help our immune system tackle cancer in the future.

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Treating bullying as everyone’s problem reduces incidence in primary schools

25 November 2024

The largest UK trial of its kind establishes a new way to prevent bullying in primary schools.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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“Hugely thankful for her vision and leadership”

3 July 2024

Professor Julie Williams, founding director of Cardiff University’s UK DRI steps down after seven years in post

Julie Williams

Award for outstanding contribution to neuroscience

1 July 2024

Professor Julie Williams awarded British Neuroscience Association Award for Outstanding Contribution to Neuroscience

ImmunoServ join Cardiff Medicentre

1 July 2024

The Welsh scientists that created a unique kit to test COVID-19 immunity have moved their team into Cardiff Medicentre.

Cardiff Medicentre hosts event to advance collaboration between academia and industry

24 June 2024

Academic and industry experts have been brought together to foster innovation and unlock collaborative potential.

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NHS England’s New ADHD Taskforce

23 May 2024

Cardiff academic co-chairs NHS England’s new ADHD Taskforce