The device shines light into the brain to monitor oxygen and energy levels and helps doctors assess brain damage earlier, and tailor treatment accordingly.
Dr Gemma Bale, who worked on the NIRS instrument, was speaking about the technology at the British Science Festival in Hull.
World-first project shows great promise to treat low eye pressure
A new study shows the effectiveness of a widely-used eye injection to manage the previously untreatable condition, hypotony, in a project by clinical researchers at UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital.
12 Jan 2026
Our very own Prof. Raman Prinja wins lifetime achievement award
Professor Raman Prinja (UCL Physics & Astronomy) has received this year’s Ian Robson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) for his outstanding contributions.
12 Jan 2026
Prof Andreas Demosthenous elected IEEE UK and Ireland Section Vice Chair (Chair Elect)
Professor Andreas Demosthenous has been elected Vice Chair (Chair Elect) of the IEEE UK and Ireland Section, reflecting his leadership and long-standing contributions to IEEE.
12 Jan 2026
