News 2017

A selection of news from the Usher Institute in 2017 - major publications, awards, visitors and more.

News listing

Publication date

Home DNA test data to boost Covid-19 fight

17 June, 2020

Data from popular home genetic-testing kits could help scientists shed light on why some people who…

Usher Institute COVID-19 roundup

08 June, 2020

In this brief overview of some highlighted activities we aim to give you a flavour of the range of…

Usher researchers in the news

02 June, 2020

Academics from Usher have been making a significant contribution to coverage and improving public…

OPINION: World No Tobacco Day during the time of Coronavirus Crisis

25 May, 2020

Authors: Monika Arora, Fiona Davidson, Linda Bauld

Professor Harry Campbell Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

19 May, 2020

Professor Harry Campbell has been elected to the prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship.

Two-tier approach could begin lockdown end

05 May, 2020

Easing the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown could begin by strengthening protection for the most vulnerable…

Covid-19 and Tobacco

02 May, 2020

Study to generate evidence to support policy and practice to address tobacco use during and beyond…

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered dashboard for COVID-19

02 May, 2020

An Artificial Intelligence-powered dashboard for tracking Covid-19-related public sentiment and…

UNCOVER (Usher Network for COVid-19 Evidence Reviews)

02 May, 2020

Reviewing the evidence on COVID-19 relevant topics to support policy decisions.

New study to identify highest risk factors for COVID-19

02 May, 2020

A study aiming to recruit at least 12,000 people, aged 16 or over, from across the UK has launched.