A selection of news from the Usher Institute in 2020. News listing Search Tags 201620172018201920202021202220232024ArchiveFeaturesInsights Publication date Date from Date to New masters' programmes launched 27 April, 2021 In March 2021, two new online masters degrees were launched, with support and funding from the DDI… First dose vaccine effectiveness update: full study now available from The Lancet 27 April, 2021 A milestone study, which points to the success of first dose mass vaccination in reducing COVID-19… New Deputy Director, Professor Jackie Price 27 April, 2021 Professor Jackie Price becomes the new Deputy Director of the Usher Institute, and Harish Nair… Linking electronic health records for research on a nationwide cohort 05 March, 2021 New linked health data resource covering over 54 million people in England - over 96% of the… Data-Driven Entrepreneurship 23 February, 2021 Opportunities for staff, students and industry partners Scottish vaccine roll-out working, data suggests 22 February, 2021 Vaccination has been linked to a substantial reduction in the risk of Covid-19 admissions to… Professor Amanda Amos OBE Retires 21 February, 2021 After 35 years with The University of Edinburgh, Professor Amanda Amos OBE, retires. Marie Curie Parliamentary Briefing 21 February, 2021 Research led by Anne Finucane and Emeritus Professor Scott Murray features in Marie Curie briefing… QCovid algorithm to help identify those at high risk from COVID-19 21 February, 2021 More people in England at high risk from COVID-19 will get priority access to vaccines thanks to… People with asthma in deprived areas of Wales have worse outcomes and increased risk of death 21 February, 2021 Asthma patients living in the most deprived areas of Wales are more likely to suffer from increased… … 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 … This article was published on 2024-09-24