Posted 17 March 2018 Research finds Addison's patients lack killer immune cells Research led by University of Birmingham scientists has found that people suffering from the adrenal disorder known as Addison's disease suffer from an immune system defect that makes them prone to potentially deadly respiratory infections.
Posted 14 March 2018 National Rare Disease Symposium 17th-18th May 2018 The Centre for Rare Disease Studies, based at the University of Birmingham, will be hosting a National Rare Disease Symposium on the University of Birmingham's campus in Edgbaston on 17-18 May 2018.
Posted 13 March 2018 LifeArc announces £5m support for rare disease research LifeArc, the medical research charity, has announced its Philanthropic Fund will award £5m in grants to support medical research projects focused on rare diseases.