News in the College

Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences

Showcasing research for Brain Injury Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week

Brain researchers from across the University of Birmingham pose for group photo.

Description:: Researchers from across Colleges came together to share their research projects with the public during Brain Injury Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week.
Date:: 14 March 2024

Universal screening using simple device could save countless babies’ lives

A pulse oximeter used to measure blood flow and blood oxygen levels clipped to an adult's hand

Description:: Editorial published in Lancet calls for UK to screen newborn babies using pulse oximetry which could spot congenital heart defects
Date:: 13 March 2024

Future vaccine makers to get VR-assisted training centre of excellence

Female student wearing VR headset in training environment

Description:: University of Birmingham will lead UK-wide training to address critical skills demand in life sciences
Date:: 12 March 2024

Improved understanding of the biology of eye complications caused by diabetes

Close-up of human eye against a white background

Description:: New research shows why problems replacing the ‘batteries’ inside the cells at the back of the eye can lead to complications with vision in people with diabetes.
Date:: 12 March 2024

Major contract awarded for a concussion research programme from the US Department of Defense

A doctor looking at a brain scan image on a computer screen

Description:: Birmingham experts will lead a major research programme involving hundreds of people across the UK to transform the way concussion is identified and managed.
Date:: 11 March 2024

Professor Kirsty Hill recognised for outstanding contribution to oral health

Professor Kirsty Hill, in a dark blue dress, holding a box containing her award.

Description:: Prof Hill was nominated for two CURA-H awards, honouring achievements of women in healthcare
Date:: 08 March 2024

Birmingham researcher awarded for his work in endocrinology

Dr Alessandro Prete

Description:: Dr Alessandro Prete has been selected for the 2024 European Journal of Endocrinology Rising Star Cohort.
Date:: 05 March 2024

New research will target earliest stages of bone marrow cancer

Hands pipetting samples into testtubes

Description:: The opportunity to eradicate a major and incurable bone marrow cancer has been made possible with a new programme funded by Cancer Research UK.
Date:: 04 March 2024

Women need better care to avoid endometrial cancer development, study finds

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Description:: Study follows 26 years of research conducted at University of Birmingham to establish best treatments for endometrial hyperplasia
Date:: 01 March 2024

New recommendations make it easier for patients to feed back on their health

Healthcare professional discussing form with patient

Description:: A new resource may help minimise respondent burden in the collection of patient-reported outcomes.
Date:: 29 February 2024

Professor John Terry appointed a theme lead for Epilepsy Research Institute UK

Professor John Terry

Description:: Professor Terry, Director of the Centre for Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine will work with The Epilepsy Research Institute to forward research.
Date:: 29 February 2024

Improving screening in underrepresented groups for genetic condition with heart complications

Hands on the table showing a range of different skin tones.

Description:: Birmingham researchers are working with community groups to help boost screening and diagnosis of a rare genetic condition in under-represented groups.
Date:: 29 February 2024