Department of Metabolism and Systems Science

Our truly interdisciplinary team are exploring how hormones and cell or organ systems interactions influence everything from obesity, digestion, pregnancy and ageing through to endocrine cancer. We translate exploratory science into new clinical practice, medical technologies and therapeutic interventions , whilst keeping sight of patient, healthcare professional and industry priorities.

Contact us

The Department of Metabolism and Systems Science is mainly located in the IBR Tower, Level 2, immediately adjacent to the West Wing of the Medical School Building, in immediate proximity to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the NIHR/Wellcome Clinical Research Facility, the Human Biomaterial Resource Centre and the Institute of Translational Medicine in the Heritage Building.

General enquiries

Department of Metabolism and Systems Science
University of Birmingham
IBR Tower, Level 2
College of Medicine and Health
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT

PA to the Head of Department - Christine Lloyd
Email: imsr@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Twitter: @UoB_MSS

Main Switchboard:
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344

Key contacts in the Department

Professor Davide Calebiro - Head of Department

Professor Chris McCabe - Director of Research and Professor of Molecular Endocrinology

Professor Shakila Thangaratinam - Professor of Maternal and Perinatal Health

Professor John Terry - Interdisciplinary Professorial Fellow

Mrs Amanda Knight - Operations Manager

Latest videos

How can we reduce the risk of women around the world dying during childbirth?
Professor Shakila Thangaratinam and Sadia Haqnawaz share experiences of encouraging patient and public involvement and engagement around the world, highlighting the value of listening to what is important to women.
Professor Chris McCabe explains the efforts of the University towards sustainability.

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