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Our global reputation is built on excellent research that begins with understanding the fundamental underpinnings of health and disease. We draw on a wide range of academic skills and disciplines, working together to discover, refine and apply new interventions to improve health and wellbeing.

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The University of York Ageing Network

The University of York Ageing Network is enabling the UK to meet the challenges posed by an ageing population.

By developing existing collaborations across departments and faculties, as well as forging new working relationships, the Network’s members are delivering research which meets the region’s priorities, and can be applied both nationally and internationally.

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Research in the Sociology department has improved our understandings of how people use No and Low (NoLo) alcohol drinks and the ways in which they are marketed, helping to inform policy and regulation.

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A low cost, high-accuracy device, could play a large part in the NHS's 'virtual wards'.

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Recruiting and retaining participants in research trials is vital, but can often be problematic. We’re finding ways to improve this crucial research element.

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With over 100 million people affected by psoriasis globally, it is important to establish which treatments work best and are most cost-effective in improving quality of life for those with the disease.

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