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COVID-19 study supports flexible intervals between Pfizer and Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine doses
Southampton researchers have helped show a greater immune response occurs if two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Oxford-AstraZeneca...
Jun 15, 2022


Southampton professor receives OBE in Queen’s Jubilee Honours for COVID-19 vaccine research
Professor Saul Faust has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Jubilee Honours List. The Consultant Paediatrician at University Hospital...
Jun 6, 2022


Com-COV vaccine study to analyse third dose options for 12 to 15 year olds
Researchers in Southampton have launched a new study of COVID-19 vaccine schedules in young people. Comparing different boosters and...
May 27, 2022


COVID-19 vaccine after infection reduces risk of Long Covid
A new study involving Southampton’s Dr Nisreen Alwan suggests vaccination could help people with Long Covid. There is evidence that shows...
May 27, 2022


Cancer survivor’s hope for life-saving research on Clinical Trials Day
A cancer survivor who took part in a clinical trial in Southampton says she hopes being part of research will mean more people can be...
May 20, 2022


Southampton to lead 2.2m Natasha trial to treat people living with food allergies
Southampton researchers will lead a major new nationwide trial, funded by a charity set up by Natasha Ednan-Laperouse’s parents, to treat...
May 18, 2022


Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose provides strong immunity boost, shows UK study
COVID-19 vaccines given as fourth doses in the UK offer excellent boosting immunity protection, according to the latest results from a...
May 10, 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...
May 5, 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 28, 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...
Apr 21, 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 31, 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...
Mar 3, 2022
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