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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

A scan of a brain with glioblastoma

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.

Mother and child seeing GP

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

Doctor administring diabetes needle

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.

Three female friends walking together in nature

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.

Professor Julie Williams

“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.

Professor Anita Thapar

NHS England’s New ADHD Taskforce

23 May 2024

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

Premature baby in incubator

Azithromycin and preventing chronic lung disease in premature babies

26 April 2024

New clinical trial finds definitive answer about using azithromycin to prevent development of chronic lung disease in premature babies.

Inside a modern prison

Improved support needed for PTSD in Welsh prisons

10 April 2024

A new study finds variations in access to support for prisoners with traumatic stress in Welsh prisons

Applications open for the 14th annual CNGG Summer School in Brain Disorders Research

22 March 2024

Find out more about the summer school and whether you're eligible to join us in July 2024.

Vice-Chancellor visits Cardiff’s neuroscience and mental health thought leaders

15 March 2024

Professor Wendy Larner tours the Hadyn Ellis Building.

Brain scan

£4.3 million for world-leading research into severe mental illness

27 February 2024

A new Mental Health Platform Research Hub, which will advance the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of severe mental illness

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Targeting inflammation to tackle long covid

14 February 2024

New research finds that inflammatory proteins cause systemic inflammation and could be targeted to treat long covid.

Child eating a slice of watermelon

Fussy eaters are more likely to experience Pica eating disorder

8 February 2024

New research by Cardiff University gains new insight into population prevalence of the eating disorder Pica.

Professor Derek Jones, Professor Marianne van den Bree, Professor Rogier Kievit and Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore

Uncovering new insights into childhood brain development

31 January 2024

A Wellcome Discovery Award funds a new study characterising the development of the brain during childhood and adolescence in unprecedented detail