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Surprising role for enzyme in infant gut microbiome genesis
University of Birmingham-led study is first to characterise enzyme that feeds on particular sugar in breastmilk
- Published: 2 November 2026
Signs of atrial fibrillation detected from eye scans four years before diagnosis
New study by researchers from Birmingham and London shows people with atrial fibrillation have signs in their eyes years before diagnosis.
- Published: 13 October 2026
Research shapes NHS buying of AI tools for eye screening
Birmingham researchers lead work on framework that sets out 'what good looks like' for AI technologies in diabetic eye screening in England
- Published: 7 October 2026
Mitochondrial DNA in Parkinson's Disease neurons sequenced
University of Birmingham led first study to sequence key function in cells found in brain stem among patients with Parkinson's Disease
- Published: 7 October 2026
New trial tests antibiotic for rare liver condition
The VITALITY trial investigates whether oral vancomycin could improve outcomes for people living with a rare liver condition called PSC.
- Published: 5 October 2026
Birmingham Springboard Fellowship awardees announced
The new recipients of the University’s fellowship scheme will receive support to develop independent research.
- Published: 28 September 2026
Largest global study of appendicitis outcomes
New study highlights the importance of rapid access to surgical assessment, revealing major global inequalities in diagnostic and surgical resources
- Published: 23 September 2026
£50m funding to seek cure for inflammatory diseases
Landmark consortium seeking to transform how chronic inflammatory disease is treated.
- Published: 23 September 2026