April 15, 2020 Imperial welcomes world-leading health, research and education designation Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre has been redesignated an AHSC for a further five years. The prestigious designation from the National Institute of Health Research and NHS England/Improvement recognises Imperial College AHSC as a centre of excellence in health research, education and patient care. The Imperial College AHSC is a University-NHS partnership that aims to accelerate the translation of scientific breakthroughs into […]
March 3, 2020 Better children’s health and cancer treatment amongst aims of health partnership Professor Jonathan Weber has outlined his new vision for Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) over the next five years. The AHSC is a unique partnership between Imperial College London, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS […]
January 27, 2020 Imperial researchers showcase projects to tackle major health problems Nineteen Imperial fellows showcased research projects aimed at tackling global health problems and disease challenges at a special celebration event. The Imperial 4i Clinician Scientist Training Scheme Celebration event took last month at Imperial’s South Kensington Campus. Fellows on the programme presented and showcased posters of a range of research projects icluding work in cardiology, […]
November 21, 2019 Small rise in heart attack protein linked to increased risk of early death A new analysis of patients’ heart data has shown that even a slight increase in a protein linked to heart attacks, called troponin, is linked to an increased risk of early death at all ages. Clinicians use troponin testing, alongside other investigations, to determine whether a patient is having a heart attack and to inform […]
March 28, 2019 AI can improve X-ray identification of pacemakers in emergencies Researchers have created new AI software that can identify cardiac rhythm devices in x-rays more accurately and quickly than current methods. The team believes this software could speed up the diagnosis and treatment of patients with faulty devices in an emergency setting.The software, created by researchers at Imperial College London, has been able to identify […]