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London Met's international excellence highlighted in REF 2021

The impact of London Met's maths research was joint top in the UK, while overall 86% of our research is internationally recognised and 60% is world-leading or internationally excellent.

London Met Professor joins scientific committee of major international conference

Professor of Biomedical Sciences Lijun Shang will be a scientific contributor to RegPep24, which aims to accelerate progress in understanding the role of regulatory peptides in systems.

Improving the health of UK firefighters

London Met's Public Health Nutrition Research Group will use three new body composition analysers to support the work of the Firefighters Charity.

New international study shows benefits of omega-3 fats in Type-2-Diabetes

Senior author of the study Professor Laurence Harbige explains that this study provides important data which could improve health recommendations and outcomes for Type-2-Diabetics.

London Met welcomes Vice Chancellor's PhD scholars

These scholarships form part of London Met's commitment to improving the experiences, opportunities and outcomes of students and colleagues from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.

London Met academics among the most cited in the world

Five researchers from the University feature in the top 2% most impactful academics globally, according to a study by Stanford University.

London Met host the Physiological Society 2021 GL Brown Prize Lecture

17 November, 1pm

The lecture, which is open to all, will explore Cystic Fibrosis: From Gene to Precision Medicines.

Getting ahead in a research career

London Met student Muskaan discusses her experiences of undertaking extended scientific research placements, and the importance of research opportunities for undergraduates.

Expanding the role of pharmacists in general practice

A new editorial co-authored by London Met Professor of Applied Health Research, Duncan Stewart, explores the potential of Structured Medication Reviews (SMR).

Heightened risk of disease as a means of terrorism, say international security experts

Although Covid-19 has heightened concerns about the impact of disease outbreaks, there is not enough awareness about the extent of the dangers of deliberately-caused disease.

Experts call for action on chemical and biological security governance after the pandemic

A report led by London Met's Prof Lijun Shang warns that the international treaties intended to protect the world against chemical and biological weapons need strengthening.

When objects in space collide

Dr Jon Tandy discussed his research on the processes that happen in high-speed collisions in solar systems on the Science Off Camera podcast.

Reducing malnutrition in children undergoing chemotherapy

A London Met-GOSH study aimed to find out how different types of feeding affected the weight of children experiencing mucositis as a result of chemotherapy.

3D printing for drug delivery

Dr Bruno Sil dos Santos uses 3D printing to develop new surrogates that can mimic the same properties as human membranes to find new ways to improve approaches to drug delivery.

Fighting a near-impossible fight: using antibodies to eradicate viruses

Gary McLean, Professor in Molecular Immunology, explains his life’s work to find and use monoclonal antibodies to target viruses.