News 2020

A selection of news from the Usher Institute in 2020.

News listing

Publication date

Proteins could be key to long and healthy life

28 January, 2022

Two blood proteins have been shown by scientists to influence how long and healthy a life we live,…

Covid-19 linked to complications during pregnancy

20 January, 2022

Women who have Covid-19 towards the end of their pregnancy are vulnerable to birth-related…

Covid-19 vaccine protection wanes after three months, study suggests

20 December, 2021

The protection offered by the Oxford-Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine declines after three months of…

Chancellor's Award for Professor Aziz Sheikh

16 December, 2021

Usher Institute Director recognised for COVID-19 research endeavours.

Professor John Ioannidis recognised with honorary degree

16 December, 2021

A diverse array of influential figures have been honoured by the University for their innovation,…

Three Minute Thesis final 2021

16 December, 2021

The University’s 3 Minute Thesis competition final took place on 24 June 2021.

Social context is key to Covid testing success

16 December, 2021

Clearer understanding is needed of the social factors that influence participation rates in Covid…

Covid-19 study scoops scientific world record

16 December, 2021

A study led by the Universities of Edinburgh and Birmingham has been awarded the Guinness World…

‘Surgery selfies’ could spot infections early

16 December, 2021

Smartphone pictures of post-surgical wounds taken by patients and then assessed by clinicians can…

New study shows risk of heart inflammation following COVID-19 infection and vaccination

14 December, 2021

Research published in Nature Medicine looks at the possible link between different heart conditions…