Health Innovation Campus

New immune pathway involved in resistance to parasite worms found in undercooked pork

Scientists from Lancaster University have discovered that immune responses originally found to prevent fungal infections are also important in eliminating Trichinella spiralis, a round worm and the causative agent of Trichinosis.

British Psychological Award for Lancaster health researcher

Dr Claire Hardy from the Faculty of Health and Medicine has been given an award by the British Psychological Society for her research into women’s health and the menopause at work.

Dr Sherry Kothari, director, Health Innovation Campus

Health Innovation at Lancaster to Push the Boundaries

A Health Innovation Campus event at Lancaster University will explore game-changing initiatives and connect leaders across business and the health sector.

Vice-Chancellor opens elite sports facilities to complement new degree

Lancaster University Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark E. Smith has officially opened new sports facilities as part of a 400 square metre extension to the Sports Centre on campus.

Campaign to improve carbon monoxide safety in the home

A Lancaster University PhD student is investigating the effects on older people’s health of chronic exposure to low level carbon monoxide (CO).

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