News and Events: Research

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New study to identify highest risk factors for COVID-19

Researchers from the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research are calling for the public to sign up to a new study which will help identify who is most at risk...
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Hormonal contraception protects from asthma, study suggests

A study from researchers at the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research suggests that the use of hormonal contraceptives, used to suppress the activities of sex hormones and prevent pregnancy...
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Exploring the experiences of older adults living with asthma

A new project at the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research is exploring the perceptions of older adults in the UK with asthma.
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Edinburgh centre to boost respiratory research

A new data research centre, coordinated from Edinburgh, will help to improve the lives of people living with respiratory conditions.
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Exploring the views of people with asthma on physical activity

PhD student, Leanne Tyson, is looking for adults with asthma to take part in her study, to inform the development of a physical activity intervention.
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Watch Asthma UK videos featuring research from the Centre

Dr Luke Daines and Dr Louise Fleming, both from the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research, are showcased in recent videos from Asthma UK.
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‘Hibernating’ research studies on standby to tackle next flu pandemic

An innovative new network of 'hibernating' research studies will improve the UK's preparedness for another influenza pandemic, according to a newly published article in The Lancet Infectious Diseases
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Recently graduated PhD student, Io Hui, secures funding

Congratulations to Dr Io Hui and Professor Hilary Pinnock who have been awarded funding in the latest round of Innovation Grants from the Chief Scientist Office/Asthma UK.
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Funding to improve asthma diagnosis in primary care

Congratulations to Dr Luke Daines and Professor Hilary Pinnock who have secured funding from Asthma UK/Innovate UK for their study, developing a technological approach to help primary healthcare professionals make...
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Methodology workshop: Using cluster analysis for disease subtyping

A blog written by PhD student Elsie Horne, following February's methodology workshop on cluster analysis for disease subtyping.
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