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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

Long-lasting effects on infants born with fetal growth restriction
Long-lasting effects on infants born with fetal growth restriction

Long-lasting effects on infants born with fetal growth restriction

Fetal growth restriction may affect babies’ heart rate, pain response, brain structure, growth and early development long after birth, according to a new study led by UCL and King’s College London researchers.

15 Jun 2026

Major step towards a first global system to track health before pregnancy
Major step towards a first global system to track health before pregnancy

Major step towards a first global system to track health before pregnancy

The key health and social indicators needed for a new global system to monitor people’s health before pregnancy have been identified for the first time by researchers at University College London and the University of Southampton.

18 Mar 2026

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UCL IfWH celebrates 30 years of master’s programmes and UCL200 at special alumni event
UCL IfWH celebrates 30 years of master’s programmes and UCL200 at special alumni event

UCL IfWH celebrates 30 years of master’s programmes and UCL200 at special alumni event

We were delighted to welcome staff, students and alumni to UCL on 3 July, as we celebrated UCL200 and 30 years of our master's programmes at UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health!

23 Jul 2026

UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health welcomes students to Biomedical Sciences Summer School
UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health welcomes students to Biomedical Sciences Summer School

UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health welcomes students to Biomedical Sciences Summer School

UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health were delighted to welcome students from four secondary schools to our Biomedical Sciences Summer School, which was held from 6-10 July.

15 Jul 2026

UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health PhD student wins top honours at UCL and Faculty competitions
UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health PhD student wins top honours at UCL and Faculty competitions

UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health PhD student wins top honours at UCL and Faculty competitions

Dr Hadi Waheed has received multiple prestigious awards in recognition of his research and presentation excellence

15 Jul 2026

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