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Professor Tracey Moore, Interim Vice President and Head of the University’s Faculty of Health

University of Sheffield’s life sciences innovation celebrated at prestigious awards

The University of Sheffield’s world-leading research and its role in championing innovation across the UK’s life sciences sector have been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony.
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UK University collaboration to cure childhood gut disease with stem cell therapy

Insigneo member, Dr Anestis Tsakiridis, is leading a project to develop a revolutionary new stem cell therapy to treat a rare and life-threatening disease that leaves newborn babies unable to function without invasive surgery.
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Participants make their way along the crest of a hill

Step up for little lungs: Join the Big Walk 2026 to support ground breaking children's lung research

University of Sheffield invites community to step up and join the Big Walk 2026 in support of pioneering children’s lung research
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Funding boost for Yorkshire MedTech industry

A major funding boost will help transform the thriving Medical Technology (MedTech) business community in Yorkshire.
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Insigneo Summer Research Programme Posters 2023

The Insigneo Summer Research Programme 2023 took place from June to September.

A digital illustration of the bladder

Unlocking the secrets of bladder dysfunction: $3.2 million digital twin project aims to combat global health issue

Insigneo member Dr Paul Watton from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Computer Science is working with researchers at the University of Pittsburgh to create a digital twin, a 3D digital model of the bladder to improve treatment strategies.
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Insigneo Showcase 2023 event celebrates partnerships

The Insigneo Showcase 2023 took place at the University of Sheffield's The Wave building and was attended by over 200 guests from across academia, healthcare and industry.
Grey concrete hospital building with NHS signage (Doncaster Royal Infirmary), trees, brick wall and cars parked on the road in foreground.

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust joins Insigneo Institute partnership

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (DBTH) and the University of Sheffield’s Insigneo Institute have entered a formal partnership.

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