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
15 February 2018 University of Birmingham set to receive £11m for pioneering cancer research Scientists at the University of Birmingham are set to receive a major cash boost for pioneering research into cancer.
15 February 2018 Surgical infections linked to drug-resistant bugs, study suggests Patients having surgery in low income countries are more likely to develop an infection than those in wealthier nations.
01 February 2018 Patient and doctor team up after life-saving treatment to launch World Cancer Day A patient who was given only 12 months to live four years ago has teamed up with his consultant to help launch a national campaign for Cancer Research UK.
29 January 2018 Breakthrough leads to sequencing of a human genome using a pocket-sized device A new nanopore technology for direct sequencing of long strands of DNA has resulted in the most complete human genome ever assembled with a single technology, scientists have revealed.
25 January 2018 International paediatric cancer trial investigating the treatment of liver cancer continues to recruit patients The Paediatric Hepatic International Tumour Trial (PHITT), which opened in August 2017, is continuing to recruitment patients, with eight registered to date. PHITT, which is being coordinated by the University of Birmingham's Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, will be operating in 13 European countries and aims to recruit 300 patients.
24 November 2017 Experimental drug trial seeks to improve treatment for head and neck cancer A trial designed and co-ordinated by the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit to test an experimental drug in patients with head and neck cancer has launched today through the Combinations Alliance.
02 November 2017 Scientists awarded £1.5m for pioneering bowel cancer research Cancer Research UK has awarded the University of Birmingham £1.5 million to fund a five-year research programme aimed at finding new treatments for bowel cancer.
27 September 2017 Clinical trial reveals genetic fault that reduces the effectiveness of leukaemia treatment A genetic fault has been identified in people with an aggressive type of leukaemia that can significantly affect how they respond to treatment.
12 September 2017 University of Birmingham scientist wins £1.4m to unlock mystery of how cancer 'steals the keys' to healthy growth A scientist at the University of Birmingham has received a £1.4 million award from Cancer Research UK to carry out pioneering research.
14 July 2017 Award success for the College of Medical and Dental Sciences at the University of Birmingham's Chancellor's Dinner The College of Medical and Dental Sciences is delighted to announce that at the University of Birmingham Founders' Awards for Excellence 2017.
14 July 2017 University of Birmingham launches £7 million global surgical research unit The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has awarded £7 million to the Universities of Birmingham, Edinburgh and Warwick to establish a joint research unit focussed on developing global surgical research.
26 June 2017 Research finds cancer hijacks natural cell process to survive Cancer tumours manipulate a natural cell process to promote their survival suggesting that controlling this mechanism could stop progression of the disease.