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ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ digital specialists speed up plans to develop 'virtual clinic' app for NHS
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ' innovation hub Nexus accelerates work on 'virtual clinic' app for NHS following coronavirus crisis.
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School of Medicine researchers providing advice at the heart of Government
Experts from the School of Medicine at the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ are advising the Government on the covid-19 pandemic, including as members of influential scientific panels.
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Study highlights concern that cancer deaths could rise by at least 20%
The Covid-19 emergency could, over the next year, lead to a 20% rise in the number of deaths from people who have been newly diagnosed with cancer, according to research supported by DATA-CAN.
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University joins £3.4m health data initiative to address major health challenges
Health Data Research (HDR) UK is today announcing the funding of a £3.4m innovative data initiative in the north of England, involving experts from the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ.
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LIDA joins powerful new covid-19 data alliance
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA) is providing a powerful new covid-19 data alliance with secure infrastructure, scientific expertise and access to global academic research networks.