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May 4, 2022
First UK patient for global liver disease trial takes part in Southampton
Southampton has recruited the first UK patient to an international clinical trial, which aims to find a treatment for itchy skin caused...


Apr 28, 2022
Valneva COVID-19 vaccine researched in Southampton approved in UK
Findings of a study delivered in Southampton have contributed to the approval of the Valneva COVID-19 vaccine in the UK. Over 100...


Apr 20, 2022
UK COVID-19 vaccine booster study reports well-maintained immunity after third dose
The latest results from a UK-wide study, led by University Hospital Southampton, have demonstrated prolonged immune responses following...


Mar 30, 2022
Gut bacteria and genetics combined to help diagnose brain diseases
Southampton researchers are examining how bacteria in our guts could be used to help spot brain diseases. The new study at the NIHR...


Mar 3, 2022
Southampton awarded £10m research funding boost to enhance treatments and care
Southampton has been awarded over £10 million to expand the city’s delivery of ground-breaking studies that improve patient care. The...


Feb 24, 2022
COVID-19 vaccine booster study targets Omicron variant
Volunteers are needed for a study looking at the use of COVID-19 vaccine that targets the Omicron variant when given as a fourth dose....


Feb 3, 2022
Southampton-led trial informs global booster guidance
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has used data from the COV-Boost trial in its advice on COVID-19 vaccine schedules. Comparing booster...


Jan 25, 2022
People needed to help study tackling whooping cough
Healthy 18-55 year olds are being called on for a trial investigating immunity to whooping cough. Vaccine less effective against...


Jan 24, 2022
Lower COVID-19 vaccine booster dose study launches in Southampton
Volunteers from Southampton and the surrounding area are set to receive a third lower COVID-19 vaccine booster dose through the COV-BOOST...


Jan 17, 2022
Cutting antibiotics for children's lung infection gives same results as full doses
New research shows lower dose and shorter course antibiotic treatment of pneumonia in children is safe and works. The data offer new ways...


Jan 7, 2022
Clinical trial for COVID-19 antiviral pill opens in Southampton
People across the south are being invited to take part in a trial of a “game-changing” antiviral pill to help combat COVID-19....


Dec 30, 2021
The highs and lows of being a research nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic
New COVID-19 treatments are being rapidly tested through a national clinical trial platform. The AGILE initiative is accelerating drugs...
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