FoLSM - A year in review - February

Fine particles in the air

A study of adolescents aged 11-16 in London has found long-term exposure to PM2.5 is associated with higher blood pressure, with stronger associations seen in girls. 

The paper, published today in PLOS One by researchers from the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, examines the possible effects of long-term exposure to air pollution in children attending 51 schools across the capital.

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King's College London's new Institute to utilise latest technology to revolutionise healthcare

07 February 2023 - Today, construction work has topped out at the new London Institute for Healthcare Engineering at King’s St Thomas’ campus.

This new institute will bring together three key pillars, King’s healthcare engineering researchers, clinical excellence across King’s Health Partners’ and the medical technology (MedTech) industry at a single location, with the aim of ensuring that the latest technology and discoveries are translated swiftly and effectively in patient care.

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Bean-tastic! Dr Megan Rossi partners with King's Food

Renowned dietitian and gut-expert Dr Megan Rossi has partnered with King’s Food to provide deliciously healthy meals on campus based on King’s research.

Dr Rossi’s research at King’s investigates nutrition-based therapies in gut health, including pre- and probiotics, dietary fibres and food additives. This unique partnership with King’s Food ensures staff and students have access to nutritionally dense meals that not only deliver on delicious plant diversity but are underpinned by research.

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Beyond the Ward: Medical student praised for treating cardiac arrest patient at football match

Frederic Cooper, a 4th year medical student, has been nominated for an official King’s commendation for the exemplary way he organised care for a patient who was suffering a cardiac arrest at a football match. 

Freddie, who was working for medical provider company EMATS, was on break with his teammate when a call came in from another First Responder asking for assistance.

“For some reason, I was worried about what was going on. I had a sense that something was bad,” said Freddie.

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