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Potential new therapeutic targets for preeclampsia discovered
Potential new therapeutic targets for preeclampsia discovered

Potential new therapeutic targets for preeclampsia discovered

Unusual behaviour in the cells of mothers and babies with preeclampsia may provide new therapeutic targets for the condition, finds a new UCL-led study.

27 Jul 2026

New clues raise hopes for better treatment of RSV in babies
New clues raise hopes for better treatment of RSV in babies

New clues raise hopes for better treatment of RSV in babies

Future therapies for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) must target both the virus and its immune response to ensure babies get the best possible outcomes, finds a new study by researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH).

15 Jul 2026

Innovation hub to improve support for children at critical life transitions
Innovation hub to improve support for children at critical life transitions

Innovation hub to improve support for children at critical life transitions

A major new UCL-led innovation hub aims to transform how children with complex health needs are supported at key moments in their lives – such as starting school or returning home from hospital – by addressing the system gaps that families say cause the most disruption.

03 Jul 2026