News 2016

A selection of news from the Usher Institute in 2016 - major publications, awards, visitors and more.

News listing

Publication date

Study finds osteoporosis medications do not delay fracture healing

18 June, 2026

A new systematic review and meta-analysis led by Andrew Duckworth, Professor of Trauma and…

X-ray of a hip fracture

Andrew Morris receives knighthood in King's Birthday Honours

17 June, 2026

Former Usher Institute Director Professor Sir Andrew Morris has been awarded a knighthood in the…

Professor Sir Andrew Morris

Forum to strengthen pandemic preparedness

11 June, 2026

An initiative led by Edinburgh researchers will help the world prepare more effectively for future…

Edinburgh Pandemic Research Forum logo

Home blood pressure tests may prevent heart attacks

11 June, 2026

Allowing patients to measure and record their blood pressure at home has been linked to a drop in…

White middle-aged woman wearing short sleeved green jumper measuring her blood pressure at home

Usher Institute celebrates success at the 2026 Research Impact Awards

02 June, 2026

The Usher Institute is delighted to celebrate success at the 2026 Research Impact Awards,…

Usher News clapping hands

Professors Kathrin Cresswell, Nazir Lone and Susan Shenkin deliver inaugural lectures

29 May, 2026

The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine hosted a special evening on Wednesday 27 May 2026,…

Photograph of Professors Kathrin Cresswell, Nazir Lone, Susan Shenkin and Lorna Marson

Ageing and Health at The University of Edinburgh marks 50 years of research and impact

19 May, 2026

The Ageing and Health group is celebrating its 50th anniversary at The University of Edinburgh,…

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Wellcome Early-Career Award to support asthma wearable data research at Usher

14 May, 2026

Luke Daines, GP and Senior Clinical Research Fellow, has been awarded a Wellcome Early-Career Award…

Dr Luke Daines

Usher Connects explores global opportunities in life after stroke research

13 May, 2026

Researchers, clinicians and global experts came together at the Usher Building on 11 May for Usher…

Delegates networking at the Usher Connects Life after stroke event, May 2026

Usher successes at CMVM Staff Recognition Awards 2026

12 May, 2026

Winners for this year's College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Staff Recognition Awards…

CMVM Staff Awards 2026