The British Society for Immunology (BSI) welcomed Lydia Becker Institute Director Professor Tracy Hussell as their new President at the Annual General Meeting, held in Liverpool on 6 December.Tracy was elected earlier in the year and takes over the role from outgoing...
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The impact of the Omicron variant on Manchester and staying safe over Christmas – BBC Radio Manchester
Our Director Prof Tracy Hussell appeared on BBC Radio Manchester with Michelle Dignan this morning to discuss the Omicron variant, the impact on cases within Manchester, the risks posed to the NHS, the cut to self-isolation to 7 days for those with a negative test...
What the pandemic means for children’s immunity in the long term.
Professor Tracy Hussell speaks on the BBC World Service’s Health Check on what the pandemic means for children’s immunity in the long term. Prof Hussell understands concerns but feels there won’t be a big impact.Outlet: BBC World Service Related...
COVID lockdowns and the impact on our immune systems.
On BBC Radio 4's Inside Health, Professor Tracy Hussell talks about COVID lockdowns and the impact on our immune systems. Outlet: BBC Radio 4 Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The University of ManchesterOxford RdManchesterM13...
Comments on plans to remove the quarantine process for travellers who have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
On BBC Radio Manchester news bulletins, Prof Tracey Hussell comments on new plans from the government to remove the quarantine process for travellers who have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine. Prof Hussell says the vaccine doesn’t prevent infection, but...
COVID vaccines: combining AstraZeneca and Pfizer may boost immunity – new study.
Prof Tracy Hussell has written for the Conversation, on the effectiveness of combining different types of COVID-19 vaccine in patients. Prof Hussell says preliminary data appears to show that it is not only safe, but also potentially more effective at creating...
The COVID-19 vaccine may temporarily affect the timing of menstrual cycles.
On BBC Radio Manchester, Prof Tracey Hussell said the COVID-19 vaccine may affect the timing of menstrual cycles, but this was a temporary change, and would not affect the different processes that maintain the womb during pregnancy.Outlet: BBC Radio Manchester Related...
The vaccination campaign has broken the link between infection and hospitalisation.
Prof Tracy Hussell was interviewed on BBC Radio Manchester[02:15:50], discussing the delay in easing lockdown restrictions. Prof Hussell said a slower easing was good in light of the recent rise in COVID-19 infections, as it would give health officials time to see if...
Why cases of coronavirus were beginning to rise again in the UK after a period of decline.
Prof Tracy Hussell was interviewed on BBC News [approx. 11:05AM], where she explained why cases of coronavirus were beginning to rise again in the UK after a period of decline. She credited the vaccination programme with breaking the link between infection and...
The effects of ‘long COVID’.
New Scientist [p12] cites research by Dr Verena Kaestele and Prof Tracy Hussell, which found that in some COVID-19 patients, 90% of their white blood cells were of a type called neutrophils. It is suggested that the production of immature neutrophils could be a...