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Low vitamin D levels linked to increased risk of bladder cancer

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer, according to a systematic review of by a team led by a University of Warwick academic.

Tue 08 Nov 2016, 15:20 | Tags: Warwick Medical School, Health, cancer

Warwick to conduct breakthrough research on oral cancers in Pakistan

One of the deadliest and most prevalent cancers in the Indo-Pakistan region could be treated more effectively, thanks to a new research project being undertaken at the University of Warwick.


UK and Chinese universities fight cancer together

A deadly cancer which mainly occurs in China could be more effectively treated, thanks to joint research by the University of Warwick and Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Centre (SYSUCC).


Nobel Prize Winner opens Warwick Medical School building

Nobel Prize winner Dr Randy Schekman has given the keynote speech at the opening of the latest addition to Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick.


Next steps towards preventing cancer and Alzheimer’s

A new generation of drugs that prevent cancer and Alzheimer’s could be developed, thanks to research from the University of Warwick.


How body clocks could help beat cancer

University of Warwick research into how our body clocks can be used to improve cancer survival is being showcased in Coventry.

Fri 01 Jul 2016, 12:38 | Tags: Warwick Medical School, cancer, Community

New test for cancer and diabetes biomarkers 1000x more detailed

A new test for detecting biomarkers for cancer and diabetes is more than 1000x more detailed and 100% faster than existing methods, new research by the University of Warwick suggests.

Developed to undertake a detailed study of collagen, the researchers argue that the same methodology can be used with any protein-based sample and is currently being tested with cancer cells and proteins relevant to Type II diabetes.

Thu 17 Dec 2015, 10:18 | Tags: Sciences, cancer, Chemistry

University contributes to new advances in cancer diagnosis

A University of Warwick computer scientist is working with technology that could revolutionise how some cancers are diagnosed.

Tue 08 Dec 2015, 13:11 | Tags: Health, cancer, Computer Science

Warwick signs cancer research partnership with China’s Sun Yat-sen University

The University of Warwick and Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a research partnership in cancer diagnosis and specialist cancer care.


West Midlands doctor bikes for breasts

A local GP registrar is on a crusade to improve breast cancer detection rates across the West Midlands. Dr James Gill, who is also a teaching fellow at the University of Warwick, is holding a 2000km virtual cycling marathon to raise £10,000 for state-of-the-art medical training equipment.


Largest UK breast cancer physiotherapy trial to be led by Warwick

What is expected to be the biggest UK study on the effect of physiotherapy on women after breast cancer surgery is to be led by Warwick Medical School in partnership with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.

Wed 09 Sep 2015, 10:22 | Tags: Warwick Medical School, Health, cancer, Research, Researchers