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Globalisation is the increasing interdependence and interconnectedness of the markets, economies, societies and cultures of the world’s countries, and is causing profound changes in the global health landscape in way which are not yet fully understood. Many factors, such as increasing migration, urbanisation, climate change and world-wide instability, call for an interdisciplinary approach to research…

Blog by Hasini De Silva (pictured) I’m Hasini De Silva, a Master’s Bioinformatics student passionate about the intersection of AI and biology, especially in fields of synthetic biology, protein design and drug discovery. I’m currently working on my dissertation, which focuses on engineering and optimising the redox properties of a de novo membrane protein under…

David Hettle continues his Elizabeth Blackwell Institute Global Health Fellowship based in Harare, Zimbabwe. He’s mainly working on a study improving the usefulness of blood cultures in managing (neonatal) sepsis in Sally Mugabe Central Hospital (SMCH), a central government hospital in Harare. This project addresses the whole blood culture process, from clinical settings to lab…

Jack Mellor is a Professor of Neuroscience at the School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience at the University of Bristol. His work investigates the fundamental neural processes which underpin cognition, and which have profound implications in the treatment of many neurological and psychiatric disorders. We caught up with him to find out about his research…

Two pioneering University of Bristol climate researchers have received recognition for the impact of their work at the Royal Meteorological Society’s 2024 Awards. L-r: Professor Dann Mitchell and Dr Eunice Lo Dr Eunice Lo, Research Fellow in Climate Change and Health and Professor Dann Mitchell, Professor of Climate Science at the University of Bristol have…

People with heart failure often experience extreme tiredness (fatigue). It can be distressing and affect people’s everyday life in a negative way. Researchers are looking at ways of supporting people with heart failure to do the amount and type of physical activity that is right for them. Findings will inform primary and community care professionals…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform healthcare decision-making, but building trust remains crucial. We hear from Dr Jeff Clark, one of our AI in Health awardees, about his project which aims to evaluate how clinicians understand and interact with explainable AI (xAI) so that systems can better meet their needs. Image: L-r: Jeff Clark…

Map shows global drying and wetting hotspots. A new report has revealed how the 100 most populated cities globally are becoming increasingly exposed to flooding and drought. The study, led by WaterAid with academics from the University of Bristol and Cardiff University, shows widespread drying throughout European cities including the Spanish capital Madrid, which was ranked…

According to a University of Bristol-led study, smartwatches could help people give up smoking. The researchers tested a smartwatch fitted with a custom app which used the smartwatch’s in-built motion sensors to detect typical smoking movements. The results, published in JMIR Formative Research, showed the technology has the potential to help over two thirds of…