Head and neck cancer patients may no longer have to undergo invasive post-treatment surgery to remove remaining cancer cells, as research shows that innovative scanning-led surveillance can help identify the need for, and guidance of, neck dissection.

Congratulations to Professor Aileen Clarke who will take up the role of Chair of the Faculty of Medicine from 1 May 2016.

Aileen joined Warwick Medical School in 2007 and has served in a variety of roles, including as Head of the Populations Evidence and Technologies and later as Head of the Division for Health Sciences.

Scientists at WMS have discovered that a lack of stem cells in the womb lining is causing thousands of women to suffer from recurrent miscarriages.

The academics behind the breakthrough are now to start research into a treatment which they believe could bring hope to those who have suffered failed pregnancies.

WMS research findings into the impact of mental illness on young people and their families, has been translated into a powerful play by Santé Theatre.