From Birmingham to the world
Birmingham researchers have been instrumental in everything from revealing the structure of our DNA to developing pioneering treatments for cancer.
Right now, in laboratories and clinics across the campus, researchers are working on treatments and cures that could save lives across the globe. But they can’t do it without support from our alumni and friends.
We urgently need to advance research for some of the most devastating conditions impacting global health today. And we have secured matched funding, meaning that any gift to support medical research will be doubled.
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Your gift to fund medical research will be doubled at no cost to you
Our commitment to research that has a direct impact on people’s lives has fuelled a growing excellence in clinical trials. For example, Dr Shivan Sivakumar and his team of researchers at Birmingham are trialling the first mRNA vaccine that could prevent the recurrence of pancreatic cancer, one of today’s deadliest and most aggressive cancers.
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world, with a survival rate beyond 10 years of just 5% in England. If personalised mRNA vaccines are found to be successful at preventing pancreatic cancer reoccurrence, this could be life-changing for the thousands of pancreatic cancer patients diagnosed every year around the world.
The support we receive from alumni and friends is critical. It allows us to undertake early pilot studies that will help unlock major breakthroughs for some of today’s biggest global health challenges. This is where the University of Birmingham excels and where your support is so important.
Help save lives across the globe
Your gift today will have twice the impact as it will be matched by generous donors
I support medical research at the University of Birmingham because I want to make a difference in tackling global health challenges like cancer. My late husband was the Professor of Neurosurgery here from 1978 to 1993, so I know the dedication and expertise that goes into research. It’s my way of helping to drive progress and bring hope to those who need it most.
Every penny given goes directly to support research and your gift today to fund medical research will be doubled at no cost to you. With a gift today, you will be standing alongside eminent researchers, helping them push boundaries, explore possibilities, and find the new treatments and cures our world desperately needs.
By supporting medical research at the University of Birmingham, you will be standing alongside eminent researchers, helping them push boundaries, explore possibilities, and find the new treatments and cures our world desperately needs.