Which Reading research publications got the most attention across the globe in 2018? We’ve scoured Altmetric data to bring you the top eight most talked about Reading-authored papers of the…Read More >
Category: Health
Better cancer drug prescribing to help patients and doctors
Pharmacy student Daniel Mercer is one of two winners of Reading’s annual undergraduate research programme. We spoke to him about his research to improve prescription of cancer drugs and what…Read More >
Spinal implant breakthroughs are helping people with paraplegia walk again
Could electrical devices implanted in the spine help make wheelchairs a relic of the past? Dr Ioannis Dimitrios Zoulias looks at recent biomedical engineering breakthroughs and where they might lead in…Read More >
How to get rid of head lice without spending loads of money
This winter looks set to be lousy for school children – Reading Biologist Dr Alejandra Perotti explores the science of head lice and how to get rid of them in…Read More >
Opening up new opportunities with Open Access
International Open Access Week is in its tenth year between October 22 and 26. The University of Reading is holding a series of events to highlight the importance of Open…Read More >
Diagnostic labels for mental health conditions are not always useful
Putting a name to a mental health condition can allow faster access to public services and supportive patient groups – but these diagnostic labels are of limited use to clinicians…Read More >
Tackling teenage depression
Depression is now the world’s leading health problem, causing more disability than any other disease according to the World Health Organisation. Reading neuroscientist Dr Ciara McCabe tells us about her…Read More >
We want your views on public engagement with research
The University is committed to supporting public engagement with research. We are now asking for the help of our colleagues with a survey to capture your views on the opportunities,…Read More >
Design competition helps local pharmacy spread the word about superbugs
A pharmacy in the Reading suburb of Woodley is hoping to tackle antibiotic-resistant bugs through prize-winning design – it’s hosting two separate installations masterminded by University of Reading typography and…Read More >
Robotic trousers could help disabled people walk again
Could robotic trousers be the answer to mobility problems? Reading Biomedical Engineering postdoc Ioannis Dimitrios Zoulias looks the latest developments in technology to get disabled people back on their feet in…Read More >
