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Professor Sian Taylor-Phillips to co-lead cutting edge trial to detect Breast Cancer using AI

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:50:00 GMT

The EDITH trial (‘Early Detection using Information Technology in Health’) is backed by £11 million of government support via the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). It is the latest example of how British scientists are transforming cancer care, building on the promising potential of cutting-edge innovations to tackle one of the UK’s biggest killers. Read the full news item here.

World leading research from Warwick Medical School recognised in New Year Honours list

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:40:00 GMT

World-leading research from Warwick Medical School (WMS) has been recognised in this year’s New Year Honours List.

Professor Gavin Perkins, Dean of Medicine at Warwick Medical School since August 2023, has been awarded an MBE for services to Resuscitation Science. There is also an MBE for Professor of Obstetrics Siobhan Quenby for services to obstetrics research.

Group physical and mental health rehabilitation improves life quality for people with long covid

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:47:00 GMT

A new study led by our Clinical Trials Unit has found that an online rehabilitation programme improves quality of life for adults with long Covid.

Hunterian Professor Award to Dr Hannah James

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:41:32 GMT

Dr Hannah James, Specialist Registrar in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery at UHCW and PhD graduate from Warwick Clinical Trials Unit has been awarded a very prestigious Hunterian Professorship by the Royal College of Surgeons for her ground breaking surgical education research work.

Dr James recently completed an outstanding body of research for her PhD on the impact of cadaveric surgical training on improving patient outcomes. She becomes the first female Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) surgeon to become a Hunterian Professor. Read the full article here

Robot hip surgeons: new trial to test performance against humans

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:12:29 GMT

Robots will have their surgical skills put to the test as researchers from Warwick Medical School trial their use in hip replacement surgery for the first time.

Professor Harbinder Sandhu highly commended in Asian Women of Achievement Awards

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 15:22:00 GMT

Many congratulations to Harbinder Sandhu, Professor of Health Psychology, who has been highly commended at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards UK 2022.

Professor Harbinder Sandhu shortlisted for prestigious award

Thu, 12 May 2022 10:19:00 GMT

Many congratulations to Professor Harbinder Sandhu, who has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2022 Asian Women of Achievement Awards in the science category. This is to represent the work she is doing in her research here at Warwick and clinically.

International honour for WMS resuscitation expert

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:27:00 GMT

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.

International Hero of Hope Award for Dr Harbinder Sandhu

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:36:09 GMT

Congratulations to Dr Harbinder Sandhu winner of the 2020 iPain Hero of Hope Award for the Healthcare Provider category. The awards recognise outstanding commitment to assisting and advocating for people with chronic pain diseases.

Congratulations to Dr Harbinder Sandhu – 2020 iPain Hero of Hope Finalist

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:57:25 GMT

Congratulations Dr Harbinder Sandhu who has been selected as a finalist for the 2020 iPain Hero of Hope Healthcare Provider Award.