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New study investigates miscarriage prevention guidance

08 July, 2025

Researchers from the Universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh are looking into the use of…

‘IRR Research in a Flash’ celebrates curiosity, community, and collaboration

04 July, 2025CIR CRH CRM

The IRR hosted a fast-paced, fun, and inspiring hour of science that brought people together from…

IRR researcher receives funding to stop early form of breast cancer becoming invasive

03 July, 2025CRH

Dr Takanori Kitamura has been awarded over £260,000 from charity Breast Cancer Now to look for new…

Honorary membership for intensive care researcher Professor Kenneth Baillie

02 July, 2025CIR

The Intensive Care Society has awarded Honorary Membership to IRR Group Leader Professor Kenneth…

New guidelines for fertility preservation for boys undergoing chemotherapy

01 July, 2025CRH

Professor Rod Mitchell presented the recommendations at the European Society of Human Reproduction…

One immune cell, two different roles in liver injury and repair

30 June, 2025CIR

IRR PhD researcher Jennifer Cartwright and colleagues, have shown that immune cells called ‘…

End the taboo on period problems

27 June, 2025CRH

Healthcare policy changes are needed to tackle the high prevalence of heavy menstrual bleeding and…

University of Edinburgh welcomes new Regius Chair of Medical Science

19 June, 2025

His Majesty King Charles III has appointed Professor Stuart Forbes as the University’s new Regius…

Beneficial health effects of ultraviolet radiation

19 June, 2025CIR

IRR Group Leader Prof Richard Weller and other leading experts convened in Washington, D.C. to…

The search for immune-based treatments for Staphylococcus aureus infections

16 June, 2025CIR

Researchers analysed data from multiple studies and identified nearly 4,000 genes linked to the…