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A summary of key news from Usher.

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Bowel cancer waiting times figures revealed

01 December, 2018

Some bowel cancer patients in the UK wait up to a year to start treatment, a study shows.

Highly Cited Researchers

01 December, 2018

Congratulations to 6 Usher Institute Professors listed on the 2018 Highly Cited Researchers list.

Novel animation about epilepsy

29 October, 2018

A film developed from the themes and findings of the ‘Me and My Epilepsy’ PhD study by Becky Black…

ROADMAP project celebrates success

29 October, 2018

The ROADMAP project celebrates success as it moves to the end of Phase 1

Exploring science

29 October, 2018

Researchers from the Usher Institute have been busy sharing science with the public in a variety of…

Statins show little promise for other conditions

25 October, 2018

​​​​​Medicines commonly prescribed to reduce people’s risk of heart attack may have limited use for…

Data initiative to tackle digital skills gap

25 September, 2018

The Usher Institute is delighted to be part of the Data-Driven Innovation Programme.

New appointments: Professors Bruce Guthrie and Stewart Mercer

17 September, 2018

We are delighted to announce two new professorial appointments at the Usher Institute. Bruce…

Fringe Festival Highlights

11 September, 2018

August in Edinburgh saw the return of the summer festival season, and all the colour and creativity…

Depression may raise risk of heart attack and stroke

10 September, 2018

People with symptoms of anxiety and depression may have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke,…