A selection of news from the Usher Institute in 2016 - major publications, awards, visitors and more.
News listing
Professor Andrew Morris elected as Academy of Medical Sciences President
The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected Professor Andrew Morris as its new President.

Giulia De Togni announced as new Chancellor’s Fellow
Dr Giulia De Togni from the Usher Institute announced in this year’s intake of Chancellor’s Fellows.

Launch of Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research 10-year impact report
The Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research is proud to share its Impact Report 2014‒2024.

Professor Linda Bauld key speaker at Edinburgh Science Festival's annual church service
Linda Bauld headlines Edinburgh Science Festival's church service, exploring science's…

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships available for Usher Institute programmes
Applications are now open to those interested in studying on online Masters programmes.

England’s oldest became frailer during austerity
The speed at which England’s oldest adults became frailer accelerated during the UK Government’s…

Virus ancestry could help predict next pandemic
Virus family history could help scientists identify which strains have potential to become the so-…

Pioneering hope for malignant glioma, a deadly brain cancer
Usher Institute leads on implementation of science and cost assessment of new GLIOMATCH platform.

E-cigarettes help pregnant smokers quit without risks to pregnancy
New analysis of data shows pregnant smokers using nicotine replacement products face no adverse…

All-UK study reveals impact of missed Covid vaccines
The first research study of the entire UK population of 67 million people has highlighted gaps in…

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