Knowing what we don’t know: How statistics can help autistic people to live their best life

Most of us struggle with uncertainty. When a child is formally diagnosed with autism, some certainty is provided to their parents, but they may still feel overwhelmed by questions, not least about their child’s future. Will they be able to find work and how independently will they be able to live? Will they be happy?

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 29 Jul 2021
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NIHR Fellowship awarded to Dr Brendon Stubbs for research in persistent pain and serious mental illness

Dr Brendon Stubbs, Head of Physiotherapy at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and Senior Clinical Lecturer at the IoPPN, has been awarded a new five year National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Advanced Fellowship of £916,000.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 26 Jul 2021
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New Race and Ethnicity Advisory (READ) group is recruiting members

The NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre has launched a new Race and Ethnicity Advisory group as part of its commitment to keeping principles of Diversity, Inclusion and Equality at the heart of its activities.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 13 Jul 2021
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COVID-19 variant vaccine begins recruiting in south London

Volunteers in south London are being asked to take part in a study using an Oxford/AstraZeneca variant vaccine, aimed at preventing the Beta COVID-19 variant.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 7 Jul 2021
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An interview with Dr Marija-Magdalena Petrinovic

Dr Marija-Magdalena Petrinovic is our Translational Neuroscience Champion, one of NIHR Maudsley BRC Research Champions. Our Research Champions are an initiative which began in 2018. Each champion promotes innovation and advancement in their area of BRC strategic priority, giving their teams the vision, resources and skills needed to effectively advance their work.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 2 Jul 2021
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