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UCL staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Congratulations to members of UCL’s community who have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding contributions to economics, child health, the history of medicine, addiction care, science outreach on space, and patient safety.
13 Jun 2025
Smartphone tests could accelerate drug development for Huntington’s disease
A series of digital tests, carried out via a smartphone app, could enhance the detection of disease progression in Huntington’s disease and improve the efficiency of clinical trials, finds research led by scientists at UCL and Roche.
10 Jun 2025
Large twin study shows how environment affects people differently depending on genes
Genetic factors that may make some people more or less sensitive to the environments they experience have been identified by a team involving UCL researchers.
10 Jun 2025
