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€150,000 grant to investigate big improvements to medicines using tiny particles

A project to improve the efficiency of our medicines using tiny particles at the University of Warwick has received funding to take it a step closer towards commercialisation.

Thu 17 Feb 2022, 10:18 | Tags: news BMS

Research shows psychological impact of pandemic on UK nursing and midwifery workforce

Extremely concerning levels of psychological distress are reported in results from a longitudinal study of the UK nursing and midwifery workforce during COVID-19 led by Warwick Medical School.

Thu 16 Dec 2021, 14:52 | Tags: news

GibsonGroup COVID-19 work featured in Medical School Council Report

The Medical Schools Council has released its report into how university research contributed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Work undertaken by the GibsonGroup is featured in this report.

Wed 15 Dec 2021, 16:15 | Tags: news BMS

General Medical Council approves Chester Medical School to train doctors with support of WMS

The General Medical Council (GMC) which oversees the training of doctors in the UK is set to approve a new course at Chester Medical School, developed with the support of the University of Warwick/

Thu 25 Nov 2021, 14:15 | Tags: news

Arm and shoulder disability and pain after breast cancer surgery reduced by exercise

The debilitating arm and shoulder disability and pain that some women who have had breast cancer surgery experience as a side effect of their surgery can be reduced by following a physiotherapy-led exercise programme after their operation, a new study has found.

Thu 11 Nov 2021, 13:27 | Tags: news

New doctoral training programme will train future healthcare professionals

Future healthcare professionals working in mental health and neurosciences will be trained at a new Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) involving Warwick Medical School thanks to a £7.24million award from Wellcome.

Wed 10 Nov 2021, 10:54 | Tags: news

More deprived areas of England less likely to have a publicly available defibrillator

Public access defibrillators are disproportionately lacking in the most deprived areas of England, which are among the communities at the greatest risk of cardiac arrest, according to new analysis led by WMS.

Mon 08 Nov 2021, 16:19 | Tags: news

WMS success at inaugural Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Awards

Warwick Medical School has received two commendations at the university’s inaugural Excellence in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

Mon 08 Nov 2021, 10:06 | Tags: news

Dr Rob Howes, Director of the Rosalind Franklin Laboratory, appointed honorary WMS Professor

We're delighted to announce that Dr Rob Howes, the Director of the Rosalind Franklin Laboratory, has been appointed as an honorary Professor at WMS.

Thu 14 Oct 2021, 15:09 | Tags: news BMS

WMS students putting CPR on your shopping list

Local residents of Coventry and Warwickshire are invited to equip themselves with the skills to save a life thanks to Warwick Medical School students who are holding a public CPR awareness event to mark #RestartAHeart day on Saturday 16 October.

Thu 14 Oct 2021, 10:39 | Tags: news

Universities unite in new consortium to improve public health

The Universities of Warwick, Birmingham and Keele have formed a consortium to become part of an NIHR-funded body working to improve public health through research.

Mon 20 Sep 2021, 12:14 | Tags: news

Three medical students from The University of Warwick selected to join the Healthcare Leadership Academy as Scholars

Warwick Medical School students have been selected to join the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) Scholars programme - a prestigious scholarship set up to develop and nurture healthcare leaders of the future.

Tue 14 Sep 2021, 15:01 | Tags: news

Cholesterol drug appraised by WMS researchers to be made available on NHS

A new drug to lower cholesterol which was appraised by Warwick Evidence will be made available to hundreds of thousands of NHS patients.

Wed 01 Sep 2021, 13:47 | Tags: news HealthSciences

Tiny protein ‘squeezes’ cells like balloon animals

A protein that causes a cell’s skeleton to bend, allowing it to twist the cell into different shapes, could be key to how cells divide according to WMS scientists.

Thu 05 Aug 2021, 16:37 | Tags: news

RECOVERY-RS trial finds continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces need for invasive ventilation in hospitalised COVID-19 patients

The Respiratory Strategies in COVID-19; CPAP, High-flow, and Standard Care (RECOVERY-RS) trial has demonstrated that treating hospitalised COVID-19 patients who have acute respiratory failure with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces the need for invasive mechanical ventilation.

Thu 05 Aug 2021, 11:43 | Tags: news

Cell couriers deliver clue to cancer metastasis

A protein involved in making cells move offers a clue to how certain types of cancer metastasize and develop into secondary tumours, according to new research from WMS.

Thu 22 Jul 2021, 13:26 | Tags: news BMS

Congratulations Class of 2021!

Our 2021 Virtual Graduation Ceremony took place on 9 July, celebrating the fantastic achievements of our MB ChB students. During the event we awarded prizes to those who have excelled during their degree, both academically and by representing the Warwick Doctor values.

Thu 22 Jul 2021, 11:41 | Tags: news

Protecting the most high-risk people during hot weather: expert comment

As media report that the UK is currently experiencing a heatwave, Dr Raquel Nunes, senior research fellow at Warwick Medical School, comments that efforts to support vulnerable people during extreme heat should focus on those who lack independence or have pre-existing health issues.

Wed 21 Jul 2021, 16:05 | Tags: news

WMS wins ASPIRE award for Student Engagement

We’re delighted that WMS has received the 2021 ASPIRE-to-Excellence award for Student Engagement. ASPIRE awards recognise medical, dental and veterinary schools internationally for their excellence in education.

Thu 15 Jul 2021, 09:12 | Tags: news

Next generation of biomedical researchers at WMS to benefit from new funding

WMS is to receive a share of new national investment in doctoral training, supporting postgraduate students to engage in interdisciplinary research to help understand, diagnose and intervene in human disease.

Mon 12 Jul 2021, 09:23 | Tags: news

World-leading study begins into robotic surgery for knee replacement with major £1.6 million funding grant

A major national study will pitch human skill against machine precision as it compares the benefits of knee replacement surgery performed using a robot to a surgeon using traditional methods.

Wed 07 Jul 2021, 10:21 | Tags: news

International honour for WMS resuscitation expert

The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) has honoured Professor Gavin Perkins, Director of Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, in its selection of “Giants” in the field of Resuscitation Science for 2021.

Mon 28 Jun 2021, 08:27 | Tags: news WCTU

Warwick Medical School MB ChB teachers win three prizes at the WATE Awards

Warwick Medical School has had great success this year at the WATE Awards (Warwick Awards for Teaching Excellence), winning three and making a clean sweep of the team category.

Thu 17 Jun 2021, 12:28 | Tags: news

Contraception data ‘blind spot’ could hide pandemic’s impact on women’s reproductive health

Limited data on the uptake of contraception prior to and during crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic could mean unforeseen issues for sexual and reproductive health services, research from Warwick Medical School concludes.

Wed 16 Jun 2021, 13:35 | Tags: news

'Significant reduction’ in GP trainee burnout following mindfulness programme

Medics training to become general practitioners reported a significant positive improvement in their mental wellbeing after participating in a specially-designed mindfulness programme, a study from Warwick Medical School researchers shows.

Wed 09 Jun 2021, 09:11 | Tags: news HS_APC

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