In a collaboration between Imperial College London and Hong Kong University (HKU), scientists have shown that the stem cells can reduce some of the damage seen in human lung cells exposed to cigarette smoke in the lab, as well as reducing similar effects in the lungs of mice.

The North West London Research Symposium took place last week at Imperial’s South Kensington Campus.  The annual event was aimed at nurses, midwives, allied health professions, pharmacists and healthcare scientists who are research active or interested in a research or clinical academic career.