Rapid isothermal amplification diagnostic test to detect multiple COVID-19 genes
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of testing to limit the spread of the virus, and the need for rapid nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) to widen access to testing, particularly in low resource settings. In response to this challenge, the UCL...
Enhancing treatment options of triple-negative breast cancer
New research trials the use of image-guided co-drug delivery to target difficult tumour types. Approximately 15-20% of breast cancer cases are described as triple-negative, meaning they do not have receptors for the hormones estrogen or progesterone, and do not...
Dr Ifan Stephens awarded funding for Materials For Clean Fuels Challenge program
LCN Academic Dr Ifan Stephens has won funding from the National Research Council Canada to lead a project in the Materials For Clean Fuels Challenge program. Ifan will be the Principal Investigator for the research, which will aim to develop sustainable...