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New research project launched to develop an antimicrobial therapy to help prevent preterm labour in high-risk women
The therapy will protect the womb from infection, which in turn will reduce the risk of preterm birth.
Scientists at Swansea University developing a new diagnostic device to screen for cytomegalovirus in newborn babies
Action Medical Research is funding research which aims to develop a new diagnostic tool that allows screening of newborn babies for CMV.
Mother welcomes the results of new research that could help prevent premature birth
New research funded by charities Action Medical Research and Borne could ultimately lead to new treatments to prevent premature birth.
Charities continue to work together to tackle premature birth
Action Medical Research and premature birth research charity Borne are proud to announce their continued work together with recent funding of three new research projects to help tackle premature birth.
An update from Professor Rachel Tribe
We spoke to Professor Rachel Tribe about her recent Action funded research investigating the causes of preterm birth.
Cambridge researchers launch new study to investigate the impact of special care baby units (SCBU) on the sleep patterns and brain development of premature babies
A new landmark study, funded by Action Medical Research is investigating the impact interruptions in sleep cycles in special care baby units have on the development of brain activity in preterm babies.
Shipping law firm supporting Elijah’s Star race across The Atlantic for Action Medical Research
Law firm Campbell Johnston Clark pledges support for the Elijah's Star team, who are competing in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in December, raising funds Action Medical Research.
Action launches '60,000 Reasons' challenge to help stop premature births
Run. Walk. Crawl. Action's new challenge is a fun way for everyone to support our campaign to help stop babies being born too soon.
Windsor family helps Davina McCall and Paddington™ raise funds for Action
Little Freya was joined by her mum Stephanie and grandmother June at the annual 'GFI Charity Day' in London.