Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences Using fundamental research and the power of genomics to develop better therapies in cancer and other complex diseases.
News Birmingham-led team of geneticists decodes the inner workings of the zebrafish genome An international team of geneticists has created a comprehensive database defining the functions and properties of all gene regulatory elements in the zebrafish genome throughout fish development
26 August 2021 Global COVID-19 surgery study scoops scientific world record A study led by University of Birmingham experts has been awarded the Guinness World Records title for the world's largest scientific collaboration.
26 August 2021 New study to test third COVID-19 vaccine for people with weakened immune systems A new clinical trial has launched in the UK to determine whether a third vaccine will improve the immune response of people who have weakened immune systems.
25 August 2021 Recent COVID-19 infection puts surgical patients at higher blood clot risk Surgical patients who have recently had COVID-19 are more likely to develop potentially fatal post-operative blood clots, a new global study reveals.
24 August 2021 Study shows low or undetectable immune response to double COVID-19 vaccination in patients with impaired immune systems A significant proportion of clinically at-risk patients with certain immunocompromised or immunosuppressed conditions mount a low or undetectable immune response after two doses of the same COVID-19 vaccine
18 August 2021 Birmingham researchers confirm speed, simplicity and sensitivity for new COVID-19 test Researchers from the University of Birmingham have confirmed the speed, accuracy and simplicity of a novel, highly sensitive testing method for COVID-19.
10 August 2021 Patients who isolate before surgery are 20% more likely to develop post-operative lung complications, finds study Patients isolating before surgery - mainly to avoid COVID-19 and its complications – are at a 20% increased risk of developing post-operative lung complications compared with patients who do not isolate.
05 August 2021 Genetic study reveals ancient human adaptation to agriculture and climate change in Middle East The most comprehensive study so far of genetic diversity in the Middle East has given a glimpse into the lives of ancient humans who lived through seismic events including the formation of the Arabian Desert.
04 August 2021 World-first UK trial to assess whether cannabis-based drug could extend life for thousands with aggressive brain tumours The University of Birmingham will co-ordinate a major UK trial to analyse the efficacy of cannabis-based drug Sativex in treating the most aggressive form of brain tumours.
29 July 2021 Birmingham cancer project enters Immuno-oncology Alliance Birmingham researchers partnered with Cancer Research UK in one of the first target identification projects for the Immuno-oncology Alliance, which translates discovery science into new therapeutics for cancer patients.
13 July 2021 Partnership will create the next generation of researchers to transform global healthcare The Universities of Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham have launched a partnership training the next generation of leading researchers the skills required to transform our understanding and treatment of disease.
13 July 2021 University of Birmingham researcher receives award for outstanding contribution to brain tumour research A researcher at the University of Birmingham has been named Young Investigator of the Year by the British Neuro-Oncology Society.
09 July 2021 COVID:19: Scientists condemn government's 'dangerous & unethical COVID-19 experiment' University of Birmingham scientists are among more than 100 experts who have signed a letter published in The Lancet urging the UK Government to reconsider its plans to abandon all COVID-19 restrictions.