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New research could lead to better treatment for epilepsy

In a new study, published in Human Brain Mapping, a group of scientists, led by Dr Marcus Kaiser from the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham, looked at epilepsy patients undergoing surgery.

University of Nottingham spin-outs support region’s reputation for scientific breakthroughs

A NEW report shows that technologies developed from research carried out at the University of Nottingham have attracted millions of pounds’ worth of investment over the past 12 months, supporting the region’s economic prosperity and reputation for scientific breakthroughs.

MRI study to give new picture of obesity

A new MRI study could reveal why some people are more likely to become obese than others by examining what happens in the brain and gut when people consume food high in fat and carbohydrate.

New MRI study to get clearer picture of treatment for common bowel problem

Researchers from the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre (SPMIC) and Gastroenterology in the School of Medicine are investigating how a popular treatment (Bisacodyl often known as Dulcolax) for constipation works in the body.

Wearable brain scanner research to examine elderly drivers

Research led by the University of Nottingham and funded by the UK Quantum Technology Hub Sensors and Timing will explore how neural substrates underling cognitive processing whilst driving, change with age.

Big iMRI Appeal: Intra-operative MRI scanner unveiled after charity appeal

A new £2.9 million intra-operative MRI scanner has been officially unveiled at the Queen’s Medical Centre during a virtual opening for patients, staff and charity donors. The machine was funded after charity appeals run by Nottingham Hospitals Charity and the University of Nottingham, and will transform the treatment of young brain tumour patients from across the East Midlands.

Prestigious funding awarded to develop novel MRI technology for personalised human brain mapping

Experts from the University of Nottingham have received €2million in funding to develop new MRI technologies for mapping the human brain, which could open new possibilities for how certain mental health disorders are characterised, diagnosed and eventually treated.

New spin-out company signals quantum leap for brain imaging

The University of Nottingham has partnered with Kent based company Magnetic Shields Limited (MSL) to launch a new spin-out company, Cerca Magnetics Limited (Cerca) to bring the world’s most advanced functional brain scanner to market.

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University of Nottingham imaging researchers receive prestigious fellowships

Dr Lauren V Hadley from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Dr George Gordon from the Faculty of Engineering, have both been awarded a fellowship which will see them receive grants of up to £1.2milllion (each) over an initial four year period to carry out their own research projects.

Nottingham expert to play key role in ground-breaking new study into long-term health impacts of coronavirus

The PHOSP-COVID study has been awarded £8.4million jointly by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). This study is one of a number of COVID-19 studies that have been given urgent public health research status by the Department of Health and Social Care.

Stimulating research gives new treatment hope for Tourette Syndrome

New research has found that delivering electrical pulses to the wrist can significantly reduce the amount and severity of tics experienced by individuals with Tourette Syndrome (TS), giving new hope for an effective treatment.

MRI pregnancy study gives new insights into the all-important placenta

Using the very latest wide-bore magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning equipment at the University of Nottingham, experts in the School of Physics and Astronomy, School of Medicine and the School of Life Sciences imaged differences in blood flow through the placenta in healthy and pre-eclampsia pregnancies.

From bodies to batteries – MRI gives new insight into energy of the future

MRI is best known for providing images inside the body, now with a new sodium scanning technique developed at the University of Nottingham it has been used to give new insights into the inner workings of next generation high-performance rechargeable batteries.

The MRI story safely preserved after huge archive project

A picture of Sir Peter Mansfield in a model MRI scanner from the 1970’s and thousands of the first ever scans are amongst a new archive charting the story of MRI in Nottingham.

New ‘bike helmet’ style brain scanner used with children for first time

A new wearable ‘bike helmet’ style brain scanner, that allows natural movement during scanning, has been used in a study with young children for the first time.

New funding to take quantum brain imaging research closer to clinical use

The University of Nottingham has received a £2.3M grant to develop its ground-breaking research into wearable functional brain imaging

A new ‘Magic’ MRI test to help manage constipation in children

A group of children and young people are helping experts to test a new way of managing childhood constipation by swallowing harmless mini-capsules that show up on MRI scans to track their digestion.

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