NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Evaluation and Behavioural Science
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Pioneering research reveals worldwide scale of Hepatitis C among babies and children
A new study, coinciding with World Hepatitis day, has estimated for the first time the number of children born globally with hepatitis C virus. The research, led by researchers from the National...
New study finds routine vaccination holds key to reducing future mpox outbreaks in England
Continuing to vaccinate for mpox through a routine targeted programme for gay and bisexual men delivered by sexual health services will greatly reduce the number of cases and save the NHS millions,...
Fertility app linked to higher IVF success and patient return rates, study finds
A new study has found that using MediEmo, a fertility-focused smartphone app, may improve key outcomes for patients undergoing IVF treatment. MediEmo is an evidence-based mobile app designed to...
Barbershops, trust and testing: Community-led HIV effort breaks down barriers in African and Caribbean communities
A new study has revealed that HIV testing becomes far more trusted, accessible and routine when it is co-designed and delivered by the communities it aims to serve. The research, led by NIHR ARC...
HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science at University of Bristol renews with £5.5m new funding
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Evaluation and Behavioural Science based at the University of Bristol relaunched on 1 April 2025...