Cardiff University

Cardiff scientists bid to develop anthrax vaccine to counteract world bioterrorism threat

A team of Cardiff University scientists is leading new research to develop a vaccine against anthrax to help counteract the threat of bioterrorism. Working with scientists from the Republic of Georgia, Turkey and the USA, Professor Les Baillie from Cardiff University's School of Pharmacy an ... more

Oxford BioMedica Announces Initiation of Phase II Collaborative Study for TroVax in Colorectal Cancer

Oxford BioMedica plc announced that its partners at Cardiff University, Wales (UK) have initiated a Phase II trial to assess the safety and immunological activity of TroVax®, a therapeutic vaccine developed by Oxford BioMedica, in patients with inoperable metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC). ... more

Scientists shed new light on link between 'killer cells' and diabetes

Killer T-cells in the human body which help protect us from disease can inadvertently destroy cells that produce insulin, new research has uncovered. The study provides the first evidence of this mechanism in action and could offer new understanding of the cause of Type 1 diabetes.Professor ... more

Cardiff University

Cardiff University is recognised in independent government assessments as one of Britain's leading teaching and research universities. Founded by Royal Charter in 1883, the University today combines impressive modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching and research with its proud ... more