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Queen’s Professor ‘Outstanding Clinical Researcher’ winner at Cystic Fibrosis Trust Awards
4 December, 2024

Professor Alan Smyth from Queen’s University has been awarded ‘Outstanding Clinical Researcher’ at the Cystic Fibrosis Trust 60th Anniversary Awards

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Queen's to lead innovative all-island project to tackle lung cancer
28 November, 2024

Queen's University Belfast has secured a significant grant to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at establishing lung cancer screening programmes across the island of Ireland.

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2024 JD Williamson Prize winner announced
31 October, 2024

The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences is delighted to announce Sudhir Malla as the recipient of the 2024 JD Williamson Prize.

Queen’s partners with international team to further develop early detection test for bladder cancer
15 October, 2024

Researchers from Queen’s University, the University of Dhaka, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and the British Geological Survey are combining their expertise to further develop a urine-based early detection test for bladder cancer.

Queen’s Professor appointed to Ireland’s Health Research Board
10 October, 2024

Ireland's Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has appointed Professor Mark Lawler as a new Board Member at the Health Research Board (HRB).

Groundbreaking initiative unveils new top 10 research priorities to tackle sepsis
13 September, 2024

A major breakthrough in the fight against sepsis, one of the UK's most deadly health threats, has been announced today.

New study highlights extent of financial discrimination against cancer survivors
14 August, 2024

A new study published today highlights that many of the current 20 million cancer survivors across Europe are being discriminated against in accessing financial services, including loans, mortgages, health and travel insurance.

PGJCCR Post Doc Natalie Fisher Wins Coveted Roche Prize
2 August, 2024

Postdoctoral Research fellow Dr Natalie Fisher has been awarded the prestigious Roche Researcher of the Year Award.

Researchers make blood vessels from people with diabetes and discover how they a
25 July, 2024

In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of researchers from Queen’s University has successfully grown a mini version of human blood vessels from people with diabetes.

Queen’s Professor winner of American Society of Nephrology 2024 Distinguished Leader Award

Professor Charuhas V. Thakar from Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded the prestigious American Society of Nephrology 2024 Distinguished Leader Award.

Queen's study identifies link between omega-3s and symptoms of psychosis in early adulthood
21 June, 2024

The largest of its kind, this study tracked the blood test results of over 3,500 participants for a span of 17 years.

Queen’s academic awarded prestigious Professorship
22 May, 2024

Professor of Ophthalmology at Queen’s University Belfast, Noemi Lois, has been honoured with The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh King James IV Professorship.

Red flag referral & screening routes shown to have better cancer survival rates in Northern Ireland
4 June, 2024

A new report by the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) at Queen’s has found red flag referral or screening routes provided patients with earlier cancer diagnosis & have been shown to provide better survival rates for people in Northern Ireland.

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Cancer incidence and survival statistics for Northern Ireland 1993-2021
21 May, 2024

The Queen’s University Northern Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) today (Tuesday 21 May) released the official statistics on cancer diagnosed in Northern Ireland during 1993-2021.

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New fellowships programme will explore cardiovascular disease, cancer and other complex conditions
15 May, 2024

A new “rising stars’ fellowships programme, co-led by Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) and Queen’s University Belfast, will enable six talented early career researchers to accelerate their careers for a future in health data science.

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New report calls for Oncology Innovation Cluster to deliver cross-border health and economic impact
21 April, 2024

Today, Conor Murphy, Minister for the Economy, Northern Ireland and Dara Calleary, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation in Ireland will jointly launch the All-Island Oncology Industry Report.

Queen’s University Belfast create new groundbreaking £12M research centre
23 April, 2024

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have created a new £12M research centre to improve clinical trials for rare diseases.

New AI project will aid early detection of age-related macular degeneration
15 April, 2024

An innovative new EU research project called I-SCREEN will help with early detection of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of severe vision loss in individuals aged 55.

New bacteria breakthrough may make existing antibiotics more effective
16 May, 2024

Microbiologists at Queen’s University have made a breakthrough in bacteria research which could lead to increased effectiveness of currently available antibiotics, helping in the global fight against antibiotic resistance.

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Arthur Brownlow Mitchell Memorial Lecture 2024
26 April, 2024

New toolkit provides more efficient analysis of health data to drive improvements in patient care
24 August, 2023

Researchers from Queen’s University have developed a new toolkit that harnesses the power of ‘Big Data’ for digital health with the aim of driving improvements in patient care and outcomes through data-driven innovation.

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Groundbreaking stem cell discovery sheds light on cause of developmental disorders
23 August, 2023

New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has identified that the gene Spic plays a central role in regulating stem cell identity during early embryonic development.

Queen’s Professor leads Big Data effort to address cancer and cardiovascular diseases
17 August, 2023

Professor Mark Lawler from Queen’s will co-direct The Big Data for Complex Disease (BDCD) Programme which aims to exploit the power of big data to diagnose and treat two of the biggest global health challenges - cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Student from Tanzania gains valuable research experience as part of Queen’s iEngage Programme
14 August, 2023

Ashraf Mahmoud from Tanzania has joined the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine (WWIEM) at Queen’s University Belfast as part of the Institute’s iEngage summer research programme.

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Northern Ireland collaboration providing better and faster diagnostic testing for people with cancer
9 August, 2023

A new collaboration has transformed healthcare in Northern Ireland by providing a more precise and faster diagnosis service, as well as better treatment options for people with cancer.

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Landmark study demonstrates economic benefit of precision medicine in treating cancer
20 July, 2023

A landmark study led by Queen’s University Belfast has shown how precision medicine can be a cheaper and more efficient way to treat cancer.

2023 Allstate NI Queen’s Student of the Year is Miss Eimear O'Rourke
7 July, 2023

Eimear O'Rourke has been announced as the 2023 Allstate NI Queen’s Student of the Year, joining a prestigious list of Queen’s University students who have been similarly recognised for their outstanding achievements

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Medical students dance their way to success
6 July, 2023

A trio of medical students who are due to pick up their degrees today say one of their best achievements from their time at Queen’s was making their mark with K-pop.

Ulster Rugby player Shea graduates as a doctor from Queen’s
6 July, 2023

Shea O’Brien will graduate today with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medicine from the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast.

Queen’s honours Medical Professional and Philanthropist for services to clinical education
6 July, 2023

Dr Brian Cheung, a successful business professional and philanthropist, will be awarded an Honorary degree at Queen’s today, almost 40 years after his first Queen’s graduation.

Queen’s winners at British Society for Immunology Awards 2023
19 May, 2023

The Northern Ireland Multiple Sclerosis Research Network (NIMSRN) at Queen's University Belfast has won the British Society for Immunology (BSI) Outstanding Team Award for 2023.

Queen’s Professor Kee elected to Academy Fellowship with leading biomedical and health scientists
18 May, 2023

Professor Frank Kee, the Director of the Centre for Public Health in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences at Queen’s University has been elected to The Academy of Medical Sciences’ prestigious Fellowship.

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Queen’s leading role in £72.3 million award to use data to enhance human health and well-being
15 May, 2023

This award by nine of the largest government and charity funders in the UK to Health Data Research UK (HDR UK), of which Queen’s is a vital member, will accelerate the trustworthy use of data to enhance diagnosis, improve treatment and save lives.

Queen’s University announces 100th spin-out company - AilseVax - with £1.5M in seed funding
11 May, 2023

Queen’s University Belfast has announced its 100th spin-out company - AilseVax - with seed funding of £1.5M from a group of investors.

New NI audit into pancreatic cancer reveals continued increase in cases
9 May, 2023

The first audit in over ten years into pancreatic cancer in Northern Ireland has revealed there has been an 86% increase in confirmed cases, rising from 152 in 2001 to 283 in 2020 since a previous audit was carried out in 2001.

Queen's hosts 'Reflections on a Pandemic’ In Conversation event with UK Chief Medical Officers
19 December, 2022

Queen’s University Belfast hosted a 'Reflections on a Pandemic’ In Conversation event with members of the Chief and Deputy Chief Medical Officer teams from across Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England.

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Breast, colorectal, oesophageal, stomach and head & neck cancer incidence and survival statistics NI
14 December, 2022

The Queen’s University N. Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) today (Wednesday 14 December) released the official statistics on breast, colorectal, oesophageal, stomach and head & neck cancer incidence and survival rates for Northern Ireland 1993 - 2020.

DNA discovery may provide better and more targeted treatments for cancer
2 December, 2022

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast and the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam have revealed how a particular gene called USP7 is involved in cancer.

Queen’s study plays key role in linking statin use with lowered risk of losing sight in later life
10 November, 2022

The NICOLA study, led by researchers at Queen’s University, has played a key role in providing data as part of an international study on the link between age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and lipid lowering and antidiabetic drugs.

CV6 Therapeutics to invest almost £8m in clinical trial for new anti-cancer drug
3 November, 2022

Drug development company, CV6 Therapeutics, is investing almost £8m in first-stage clinical trials and further scientific development work on its first anti-cancer drug CV6-168.

Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence to open at Queen’s thanks to £1.6M donation
25 October, 2022

A new Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence is set to open at Queen’s University Belfast, thanks to a generous £1.6million gift to establish a clinical research facility at the Patrick G. Johnston Centre for Cancer Research.

Health Minister launches Congenital Heart Disease Research Programme
20 October, 2022

Health Minister Robin Swann today launched the All-Island Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Network Research Programme.

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Research discovery may help diagnose and treat cancer and brain disorders
10 August, 2022

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have revealed how the pathway of an identified protein could lead to early diagnosis and targeted treatment for several cancers and brain disorders.

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Frederick Price Lecture, "Making Medical Science Work for Everyone" Professor Dame Anne Johnson
20 June, 2022

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The importance of physiology education to students and society
7 June, 2022

Academics from Queen’s have taken part in a study analysing the impact of physiology education on the UK economy.

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Urinary, Gynaecological, hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer incidence and survival statistics NI
26 May, 2022

The Queen’s University N. Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) today (Thursday 26 May) released the official Statistics on urinary, gynaecological, hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer incidence and survival rates for Northern Ireland 1993 - 2020.

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Queen’s trauma experts deliver PTSD training to professionals working with Ukraine refugees
17 May, 2022

Trauma experts from Queen’s University are working with clinicians in Ukraine and Poland who are supporting people experiencing PTSD due to war.

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Better use of data needed to tackle NHS backlogs
Better use of data needed to tackle NHS backl | 11 May, 2022

A major success of the UK’s COVID-19 response has been the use of up-to-date, publicly available data - now this approach must be widened to tackle the indirect and long-term effects of the pandemic, according to a new study by Queen's.

Queen’s crowned winner of All-Ireland Interprofessional Healthcare Challenge for Students
24 March, 2022

Queen’s University Belfast has been crowned the winner of the All-Ireland Interprofessional Healthcare Challenge for Students 2022.

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Lung Cancer Incidence and Survival Statistics for Northern Ireland 1993-2020
15 March, 2022

Official Statistics on lung cancers diagnosed in Northern Ireland during 1993-2020 were published on 15 March 2022 at 9:30am. This release provides details of the number of lung cancer cases diagnosed each year along with incidence rates over time

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Queen’s awarded major funding boost through Irish Government’s Shared Island initiative
2 March, 2022

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast are set to collaborate with institutions across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland following a major funding boost from the Irish Government.

Resource launched illustrating COVID-19 variants across Northern Ireland
8 February, 2022

A new public resource, developed by Queen’s University Belfast and the Public Health Agency (PHA), has been launched today.

New research will focus on repurposing existing anti-viral therapies to treat patients with COVID-19
31 January, 2022

Queen’s University Belfast will lead a new £1.6m collaborative project to rapidly identify new treatments for COVID-19.

Scientists find link between antibiotics and colon cancer
27 January, 2022

Scientists from Queen’s University Belfast, the University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian have found that antibiotic use may increase the risk of developing colon cancer, potentially more so among younger people.

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New blood cancer gene defect can be treated with existing drugs
13 January, 2022

A defective gene, normally found in blood cancers, could be treated with drugs already available for cancers with similar gene defects, scientists at Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Birmingham have revealed.

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Queen’s and Ipsen enter partnership for innovative first-in-class cancer therapy
23 November, 2021

Queen’s University of Belfast and the global biopharmaceutical company Ipsen have entered a collaboration and licensing agreement relating to Queen’s cutting-edge preclinical stage first-in-class FLIP inhibitor programme.

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New Landmark Tool in the Fight Against the Impact of Covid-19 on Cancer Launched
18 November, 2021

As part of the ‘Time To Act’ campaign, the European Cancer Organisation is launching its Data Navigator, making key data on the impact of Covid-19 on cancer available across European countries.

Queen’s Student Psychiatry Society scoops award at 2021 Royal College of Psychiatrists Awards
11 November, 2021

Mind Matters has won the PsychSoc or Student Psychiatry Society of the Year Award at the 2021 Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) Awards, which are held annually to recognise excellence within psychiatry.

Poor vision strongly associated with the risk of traffic collisions
25 August, 2021

New research led by Queen’s University Belfast indicates that urgent action is required to reduce the number of road traffic accidents which can be attributed to poor vision.

Major UK trial greatly improves outcomes for critically ill children on ventilation
24 August, 2021

A major UK clinical trial led by Queen’s University Belfast has shown how a new approach to reduce the use of mechanical ventilation can greatly improve outcomes for critically ill infants and children.

Doing things differently – how patient involvement is increasing trust in the use of data
11 August, 2021

DATA-CAN, the UK’s Health Data Research Hub for Cancer, whose Scientific Director is Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast, is taking a novel approach to cancer data.

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Preliminary findings from the largest non-invasive respiratory support trial for COVID-19
5 August, 2021

Queen’s University Belfast and University of Warwick present preliminary findings from the largest non-invasive respiratory support trial for COVID-19.

Queen’s researchers investigating the impact of COVID-19 on Northern Ireland’s older population
4 May, 2021

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast are studying how people aged 50 years and older across Northern Ireland have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Queen’s researchers leading projects to study factors affecting brain health as we age
15 April, 2021

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast are conducting three new research projects which will study the various factors affecting brain health as we age.

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Queen’s hosts PM Boris Johnson to discuss the University’s contribution to the fight against COVID
12 March, 2021

Queen’s University Belfast today (Friday 12 March) hosted a visit by Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine.

Queen’s awards Barcroft Medal to Professor who led development of Oxford vaccine against SARS- CoV-2
10 March, 2021

The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences at Queen's has awarded the 2021 Barcroft medal to Professor Sarah Gilbert, Saïd Professor of Vaccinology at the Jenner Institute in Oxford.

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High performance computing at Queen’s plays vital role in discovering new variants of COVID-19
9 March, 2021

Staff skilled in using supercomputers at Queen’s University Belfast are supporting top scientists to track the spread of COVID-19 and discover new variants which may help the virus to evade vaccines.

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Queen’s University awarded grant to research bacterial co-infections in COVID-19
22 July, 2020

A research team from Queen’s has been awarded a £500,000 UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Rapid Response Fund grant to investigate the role of bacterial co-infections in COVID-19, and drug repurposing for the treatment of the disease.

New research finds the ‘Guardian of the Genome‘ gene can prevent cell death in colorectal cancer
20 July, 2020

Research led by Queen’s University has found a new way through which the p53 gene, also known as the ‘Guardian of the Genome’, the most frequently mutated gene in cancer, can prevent cell death in colorectal

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Queen’s part of £7 million consortium to improve outcomes for patients with early stage cancer
9 July, 2020

The Precision Medicine Centre of Excellence (PMC) at Queen’s is leading a ground-breaking collaboration with the world’s largest biotech company Roche, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialist, Sonrai Analytics.

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Queen's University launches COVID-19 Research Roundtable video series
1 July, 2020

COVID-19 has had a significant impact not just in terms of the immediate effects of the disease, but across a whole spectrum of aspects of our lives.

Queen’s University Belfast is leading a UK-wide trial called ‘Seroprevalence of SARS-Cov-2 infection
22 June, 2020

Queen’s University Belfast is leading a UK-wide trial called ‘Seroprevalence of SARS-Cov-2 infection in healthy children’ to measure antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in healthy children.

Queen's and Belfast Trust partner for innovative research into COVID-19 DNA
17 June, 2020

Belfast-based researchers are playing their part in groundbreaking research on the DNA make-up of the Covid-19 virus.

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Researchers identify the impact of bacterial co-infections and antimicrobial resistance in COVID-19
9 June, 2020

A team of researchers from Queen’s University have identified new problems linked to the disease and warn of a sharp rise in antimicrobial resistance associated to COVID-19 treatments in the aftermath of the pandemic.

New research shows kidney transplants saves lives and costs less than alternative treatments
4 June, 2020

Research led by Queen’s has found that kidney transplantation is the optimum treatment for people with chronic kidney disease, improving both their quality of life and long-term survival, whilst also costing less than alternative treatments.

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Queen’s Professor among leading biomedical and health scientists elected to Academy Fellowship
14 May, 2020

Queen’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Professor Stuart Elborn, is among 50 of the UK’s most prominent biomedical and health scientists elected to The Academy of Medical Sciences’ prestigious Fellowship.

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Queen’s University awarded funding to conduct COVID-19 rapid testing trial
4 May, 2020

Queen’s University Belfast has received funding to conduct a trial with the aim of developing a rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19.

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New study to identify highest risk factors for COVID-19
1 May, 2020

Scientists are calling on the public to sign up to a new study which will help identify who is most at risk of contracting COVID-19 and why some people become more ill than others with the disease.

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Virtual celebration to mark momentous day for Queen’s new medical graduands
29 April, 2020

For the first time, over two hundred medical students at Queen’s University recited the Sponsio Academica virtually, as they embark on their careers early in order to aid the health service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two Queen’s researchers awarded prestigious Future Leader Fellowships by UK Research and Innovation
23 April, 2020

Two researchers in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences have been awarded Future Leaders Fellowships as part of a new investment announced by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

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National clinical trial to treat hospitalised patients with COVID-19
15 April, 2020

A new clinical trial led by Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Warwick seeks to find alternatives to ventilators to treat patients who are critically ill with COVID-19.

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Fusion Antibodies working in new partnership with Queen’s University Belfast to tackle COVID-19
15 April, 2020

Fusion Antibodies announces that the Company is working with Queen’s as part of The Northern Ireland Coronavirus Antibody Development Alliance (“NICADA”).

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Queen’s University leading cell therapy clinical trial to help improve outcomes in COVID-19 patients
7 April, 2020

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast are leading a UK-wide clinical trial, offering an innovative cell therapy treatment for COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory failure.

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Queen’s University Belfast awarded grant to find COVID-19 treatment
23 March, 2020

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have been awarded a grant of £295,626 in a bid to find a treatment for COVID-19.

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Release of the cancer incidence and survival statistics for Northern Ireland 1993-2018
2 April, 2020

The Queen’s University N.Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) today (Thursday 2 April) released the number of cancer incidence and survival statistics in Northern Ireland during 1993-2018.

Brain tumour research could help future precision medicine
7 January, 2020

New research on brain tumours could improve patient diagnosis and treatment options as part of a precision medicine approach.

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Applications invited for PhD studentships
16 December, 2019

2020 NCRI Cancer Conference comes to Belfast
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Queen’s University Belfast has a proud tradition in Cancer Research and its translation into improving the lives of our citizens, locally, nationally and internationally.

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QUB launches new Forensic Medicine & Legal Process short course
19 November, 2019

Queen’s University Belfast part of £1.25m funding to further improve prostate cancer treatment
19 November, 2019

Prostate Cancer UK and Movember have awarded £1.25m to Queen’s and The University of Manchester to continue advancing treatment for prostate cancer as part of the Belfast-Manchester Centre of Excellence.

EXCITING PARTNERSHSIP CONTINUES BETWEEEN QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY BELFAST AND MBRU
11 October, 2019

Queen’s University Belfast has a long and proud history of working with institutions and partners across the globe.

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Queen's staff recognised for their research on UK and European platforms
Awards |

Congratulations to following staff members who have won the various awards below;

Dr Karl Butterworth receives prestige Michael Fry Research Award
Awards | 30 May, 2019

Congratulations to Dr Karl Butterworth from The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research has won a highly prestigious international award from the Radiation Research Society in the United States.

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Queen's researchers recognised as most influential researchers who study diabetes complications
Special Recognition | 11 February, 2019

Congratulations to Queen’s University research experts who were named in the UK’s top 25 most influential researchers who study diabetes complications.

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Family history inspires Queen’s University Belfast researcher to tackle oesophageal cancer
Research | 6 February, 2019

A leading scientist from Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded over £855,000 from Cancer Research UK to find new ways to prevent oesophageal cancer and improve survival rates.

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New approach to bowel cancer analysis could lead to better prognosis for patients
Queen’s University Belfast experts | 17 December, 2018

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a new way to analyse bowel cancer tumours, which could lead to more personalised treatments and better prognosis for patients.

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LGBT+ Suicide in Northern Ireland: What do we know, what do we need to know?
Events | 10 October, 2018

€8.8m investment in health research trials to benefit people’s health and wellbeing
24 September, 2018

People from both sides of the border will benefit from new health and social care research trials thanks to a new Cross-Border Healthcare Intervention Trials in Ireland Network (CHITIN).

World Sight Day and Pan-Ireland Ophthalmic Conference 2018
Events | 14 September, 2018

Queen’s University Belfast is delighted to announce two special events taking place in October 2018 to celebrate World Sight Day which provide a platform to promote the advancement of knowledge and treatment of diabetic eye disease and AMD.

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Queen's to host AIMday Big Data, AI and the One Health Agenda
13 August, 2018

Queen’s University Belfast will hosting AIMday Big Data, AI and the One Health Agenda on Friday 19th October 2018 at Riddel Hall, Queen’s University Belfast.

Summer Graduation - Tell your story
8 May, 2018

Are you graduating and have an interesting story to tell?

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Researcher from Queen’s publishes groundbreaking plan to end bowel cancer
12 January, 2018

A groundbreaking report, led by Professor Mark Lawler, Chair in Translational Cancer Genomics at Queen’s highlights a plan to end bowel cancer, the second most common cause of cancer death in Europe.

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New precision medicine centre of excellence will improve patient treatment
4 December, 2017

A £10million Centre of Excellence in Precision Medicine has been launched by Invest Northern Ireland and Queen’s University Belfast.

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Wellcome-HRB Irish Clinical Academic Training (ICAT) PhD Fellowships
18 September, 2017

ICAT seeks to appoint 8 qualified and ambitious medical graduates who aspire to become the next generation of clinical academic leaders. Applications must be submitted by 16.00 GMT, 31 October 2017

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Clinical Academic Training Opportunities
27 January, 2017

Specialist Training Posts with Academic Training Opportunities at Queen’s University

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Wellcome/ HRB Irish Clinical Academic Training PhD Fellowships
11 November, 2016

ICAT seeks to appoint the first cohort of 8 well qualified and ambitious medical graduates who aspire to become the next generation of clinical academic leaders.

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BELFAST AND LONDON RESEARCHERS JOIN FORCES TO EMBARK ON ‘PIONEERING’ PROSTATE CANCER STUDY
HEALTH | 29 August, 2016

Researchers from Queen’s University and the Institute of Cancer Research in London have received a grant of over £819,000 from Prostate Cancer UK to test a new potential treatment for advanced prostate cancer.

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QUEEN’S RESEARCHERS IN £2 MILLION BID TO REVERSE THE DAMAGE OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
23 August, 2016

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have begun a £2 million research programme to investigate reversing the damage caused by Multiple Sclerosis.

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New study reveals impact of city design on physical activity levels in India
21 June, 2016

An international research team, led by public health experts at Queen’s University Belfast, have conducted the first ever study into the impact of the built environment on levels of exercise and physical activity among people in India.

QUEEN’S RESEARCHERS DISCOVER HEART DRUG COULD REDUCE DIABETES RELATED BLINDNESS
14 June, 2016

Researchers at Queen's University Belfast and University College London have discovered that a drug, originally developed to treat cardiovascular disease, has the potential to reduce diabetes related blindness.

Dentistry at Queen’s is Ranked 1st in UK
1 June, 2016

Dentistry at Queen’s University Belfast is now ranked as the top Dentistry course in the UK. The latest Guardian rankings have announced that Dentistry at Queen’s has moved to 1st place after ranking 2nd in previous years.

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QUEEN’S RESEARCHERS IN €2.25M INTERNATIONAL PROJECT TO TACKLE DIABETES-RELATED BLINDNESS

World-leading researchers from Queen’s University Belfast are among a team of scientists from the USA and Ireland who are collaborating to develop a novel treatment for diabetes-related blindness.

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A WORLD’S FIRST TRIAL
14 March, 2016

QUB in world’s first trial of new treatment for prostate cancer

€50m programme to develop new antibiotic treatments

Researchers at Queen’s are leading a €50 million, Europe-wide, project to develop new drug treatments that could improve the lives of patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.

Centre for Experimental Medicine Hosts NI Science Festival Open Day
18 April, 2016

Cancer Survival Rates
14 March, 2016

Release of the cancer incidence and survival statistics for Northern Ireland 2010-2014

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