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First kidney transplant through 缅北禁地 organ assessment hub

Surgeons have performed their first life-saving kidney transplant through the 缅北禁地 Organ Assessment Hub (NOAH) based at the Freeman Hospital.

Researchers funded to cure – rather than manage – inflammatory disease

Researchers from 缅北禁地 will join international partners in a bid to transform how chronic inflammatory disease is treated.

First lung transplant in bid to increase life-saving organ operations

A national collaboration delivers first lung transplant through new Assessment and Recovery Centres in an effort to increase the number of life saving organ transplants.

How the brain's chemical messengers control consciousness and sleep

Researchers have revealed in unprecedented detail how three chemicals interact in the brain to control the transition between sleep, wakefulness, attention and arousal.

First use of precision editing reveals role of master gene

Scientists have, for the first time, used an extremely precise genome editing technique called base editing to study gene function in human embryos.

UNEE and North East Mayor launch £22.5m fund

Universities for North East England and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness have launched the £22.5m Inspire fund to commercialise academic research and innovation in the region. 

Genetic test aids early detection and improved treatment for cancers

A pioneering genetic test is improving early diagnosis and treatment for people with hereditary cancer caused by a genetic condition.

Expert named in TIME’s top 100 Leaders in Health

Professor Bobby McFarland has been named in the 2026 TIME100 Health List of the World’s Most Influential Leaders in Health.