Life sciences
Life Sciences Hub Wales and the Academy of Medical Sciences have launched their Cancer Care Accelerator Fund. Up to £10,000 in seed funding alongside bespoke support is now available for UK-based organisations working on collaborative cancer innovation projects. Improving cancer outcomes is an urgent priority in the UK. Better treatment, earlier diagnosis, and improved patient [...]
The Medical Research Council has awarded £1.45m to develop new efflux-resistant antifungal drugs for Candida auris and other Candida species, pathogens with mortality rates over 50 per cent. The grant will support research into invasive candidiasis, tackling rising drug resistance in fungi the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified as “critical”. Professor Miraz Rahman at [...]
Researchers have linked self-reported memory decline to blood biomarkers, raising the prospect of simpler Alzheimer’s diagnosis for underserved groups. The study of 5,712 Hispanic and Latino adults aged 50–86 found connections between certain blood proteins and perceived problems with memory and thinking, suggesting a less invasive alternative to current methods. Scientists at the University of [...]
Centre for Sight today announced the publication of a major international review paper co-authored by its Medical Director, Mr Sheraz Daya, highlighting the stability of a unique Double C-Loop intraocular lens (IOL) design. The peer-reviewed study — which analysed 19 clinical trials involving 1,428 eyes — concludes that the POD Double C-Loop platform provides exceptional [...]
A research consortium of over 100 study groups in more than 65 countries has launched a collaborative effort to develop the first globally representative AI foundation model in medicine, using 100 million eye images. The Global RETFound initiative is one of the largest medical AI collaborations ever undertaken, producing one of the most geographically and [...]
Amorphical, developer of nano-amorphous mineral-based pharmacologic agents for health conditions, has announced the appointment of Eden Ben as its Chief Executive Officer. Ben will guide the company forward as it accelerates its regulatory pathway strategy in the U.S. and Europe, and advances its pipeline of disease-modifying therapeutics. With a background in biomedical engineering and management, [...]
Patients with advanced head and neck cancers in England will be fast-tracked into a trial of a new cancer vaccine. The investigational cancer vaccine uses mRNA technology to help the immune system recognise and kill cancer cells containing human papillomavirus proteins. More than 100 patients with advanced head and neck cancer in England will be [...]
A new study has revealed how a key serotonin receptor works, offering clues for developing faster, more targeted treatments for mental health conditions. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai reported new findings on the 5-HT1A receptor – a key drug target for antidepressants and psychedelics – that help explain its molecular [...]
Briya has announced the launch of Briya AIRE, the world’s first clinical-grade AI research assistant built to accelerate biomedical and clinical decision making. Designed to “think” in the language of medicine, clinical research and epidemiology, AIRE turns months of manual data analysis into actionable insights in minutes – enabling faster, cost-effective discovery across biopharma and [...]
Leeds-based paediatric healthtech company Little Journey has raised £6m to expand its digital tools supporting children through medical care. The Series A investment will support the commercial growth and product development of the company’s cloud-based platform, which helps children and caregivers prepare for medical procedures and clinical trials. Little Journey’s mobile app uses interactive digital [...]
