Author Archives: Richard Barber

A case study of asthma care in school age children using nurse-coordinated multidisciplinary collaborative practices, new publication co-authored by Professor Patricia Wilson, Professor of Primary and Community Care, CHSS. This is the third paper published  from the NIHR funded national evaluation … Continue reading →

Development of a reliable, valid measure to assess parents’ and teachers’ understanding of postural care for children with physical disabilities. A new measure to assess parents and teachers understanding, knowledge and confidence in providing postural care to children with physical … Continue reading →

The current method, which involves the use of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for monogenic disorders (resulting from a single defective gene) has long been recognised as expensive, time-consuming and requires the tailoring of a specific test for each couple and/or disorder. … Continue reading →

Such cells are key to driving forward the UK’s knowledge-based bioeconomy (KBBE) through a combination of basic and strategic research aimed at improving cellular productivity and the synthesis of fine chemicals and biotherapeutics. The research, led by Professor Martin Warren … Continue reading →

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition that one in 500 people carry and is a leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes. The footballer Fabrice Muamba famously collapsed during a match when his heart suddenly stopped. Although he … Continue reading →

Michelle Garrett, Professor of Cancer Therapeutics, who joined the University in the autumn of 2014, says World Cancer Day (4 February) marks a period when rapid advances in drug treatments are changing the face of cancer treatment. Professor Garrett has … Continue reading →

Darren Griffin and Alan Handyside’s research has been used to develop new techniques that are being used in IVF clinics around the world. Applied to families where there is a high risk of genetic disorders, the process – known as … Continue reading →

The nine students, all studying at the Medway campus, handed out Easter eggs, toys and personalised cards to children on the ward. There was also a surprise visit by the Kent bunny (alias student Amy Burgess). The visit on 2 … Continue reading →

The Schools of Biosciences, Computing, Engineering and Digital Arts (EDA), Pharmacy (MSOP) and Physical Sciences (SPS) have all achieved Athena SWAN Bronze Awards. The awards recognise the schools’ commitment to the advancement and promotion of the careers of women in … Continue reading →