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Cardiac condition has linked genetic variations
Condition which has caused sudden deaths of top sports stars shown to have connected gene variations, leading to potential new treatments
- Published: 21 July 2026
The silent hormone: how adrenal tumours quietly raise cardiovascular risk over time
Landmark international study finds persistent mild cortisol excess drives hypertension progression, challenging the standard diagnostic test.
- Published: 8 July 2026
Birmingham researchers receive prestigious fellowships for thrombosis and cancer therapy projects
Dr Joseph Wragg and Dr Samantha Montague receive Career Development Award from MRC and intermediate fellowship from British Heart Foundation respectively.
- Published: 29 June 2026
Birmingham-led team selected to tackle national health inequalities in heart disease
Birmingham and its partners will work as part of a national collaboration to create solutions for the disparities in cardiovascular health across the nation.
- Published: 18 March 2026
Birmingham researchers lead state-of-the-art review on heart disease in chronic kidney disease
Researchers emphasise the importance of detecting heart abnormalities earlier to prevent cardiac damage.
- Published: 27 January 2026
Connecting healthcare through technology – the West Midlands Living Lab
New initiative will see researchers work with digital technology leaders to meaningfully impact health care services and improve patient outcomes in the region.
- Published: 13 January 2026
Birmingham Professor leads international efforts to tackle heart health inequalities in cities
Birmingham will be part of a new project aiming to improve urban cardiovascular health for all communities.
- Published: 12 January 2026
Gene mutations cause low platelet numbers and increased bleeding, new research shows
Researchers have shown how a specific protein (Schlafen-14) does not function properly in some patients with thrombocytopenia.
- Published: 16 October 2025