News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Genetic mutations blunt immune defences in leukaemia-linked rare bone marrow disorder Description:Zebrafish used to identify bone marrow failures in GATA2 deficiency that result in defective DNA repair and marrow failureDate:21 June 2023 Lifesaving gynaecology professor gets OBE Description:Professor Arri Coomarasamy recognised for research into miscarriage and severe bleeding in childbirthDate:19 June 2023 Chronic wound healing using glass Description:The study shows how silver impregnated into ‘bioactive glass’ delivers more long-lasting antimicrobial wound protection than conventional alternativesDate:15 June 2023 Existing drug being tested for new use in patients with a rare blinding autoimmune disease Description:A new trial receives funding to test whether a drug, utilised for treatment of alcohol dependency, could benefit patients with eye scarring conditions.Date:13 June 2023 Immune cell movement worse in older females, mice study finds Description:First study to show ageing is factor in sex differences between immune cell movement around the bodyDate:13 June 2023 World leading cancer trials in Birmingham get £10 million boost Description:University of Birmingham set for renewal of pioneering Cancer Research Clinical Trials Unit which delivers more than 100 national and international trialsDate:09 June 2023 University of Birmingham awarded two national awards to unlock talent in health research Description:Birmingham receives two of 10 prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Incubator awards to grow capacity in national priority areas. Date:08 June 2023 New paper lays the foundations for patient and public involvement in basic research Description:Building in funding to meaningfully involve patients and public is key to success in laboratory-based immunology research, even in the context of a pandemic.Date:08 June 2023 Birmingham spinout to develop 20-minute test following surge in sexually transmitted infections Description:Funds awarded to Linear Diagnostics for rapid point-of-care test for gonorrhoea and Chlamydia in men who have sex with men, and women who have sex with women. Date:08 June 2023 Matthew Campbell-Hill appointed Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee Description:Matthew advises government on inclusivity and accessibility of all transport for across the UK. Date:30 May 2023 £2.5 million grant for West Midlands researchers to tackle urgent health and social care questions Description:Grant allows West Midlands researchers to provide evidence to policymakers in health and social care to ensure the highest quality of care is received.Date:24 May 2023 New concussion study in women’s rugby Description:Marker Diagnostics, which developed a saliva-based concussion diagnostic based on Birmingham research, is to start a study on concussion in sportswomen. Date:18 May 2023 Previous13141516171819Next