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
16 September 2016 Birmingham – Punjab partnership aims to tackle Indian women's cancer Experts from the University of Birmingham today joined Indian partners to lay the foundations for a new study into women's cancers that could help to diagnose, treat and prevent the disease.
31 August 2016 Researchers identify possible pathway to reboot immune system after bone-marrow transplants New research has shown how a cell surface molecule, Lymphotoxin β receptor, controls entry of T-cells into the thymus.
10 March 2015 Engineered cells could help tackle the third most common cancer in Chinese males Researchers at the University of Birmingham believe that a new method of genetically engineering immune cells could lead to improved treatment of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients.
27 February 2015 Urine test could lead to better treatment of bladder cancer Researchers at the University of Birmingham believe that a simple urine test could help to guide clinicians in the treatment of bladder cancer patients.