Latest news Back to 'Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences' UK oncologists launch joint project to track cancer patients with COVID-19 DescriptionA team of oncologists have joined forces to launch the first cancer coronavirus registry in the world to track how cancer patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 will be impacted.Date:27/03/2020 New global guidelines launched to reduce surgical site infection and antimicrobial resistance DescriptionInternational surgical guidelines launched today (25 March) will help to save thousands of lives in Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMIC) countries by standardising and improving practice in surgery.Date:25/03/2020 Birmingham named one of just six new Life Sciences Opportunity Zones DescriptionThe Birmingham Health Partners ecosystem has been awarded Life Sciences Opportunity Zone status by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.Date:20/02/2020 Bile duct cancer treatment potential boost from tailored medication - study DescriptionTreatment of patients suffering from bile duct cancer could be improved by tailoring medication to the levels of a key protein in people with the disease, according to new research.Date:18/02/2020 Urgent improvements needed in the care of children with suspected appendicitis - study DescriptionThousands of UK children undergo unnecessary appendix surgery each year in the NHS, a new study reveals.Date:12/02/2020 Opening of a new laboratory for the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences DescriptionThe College of Medical and Dental Sciences has recently completed a major upgrade transforming derelict space into a new, vibrant and modern research facility.Date:11/02/2020 LifeArc Philanthropic Funding awarded to Birmingham researchers DescriptionA LifeArc Philanthropic Fund project grant of £420,826 has been received by Dr Sovan Sarkar for translational research in rare diseases.Date:29/01/2020 Experts in Dubai finalise surgical guidelines that will save thousands of lives DescriptionResearch experts gathered medical professionals from around the world in Dubai to finalise international surgical guidelines that will help to save thousands of lives in low and middle income countries.Date:15/01/2020 Complex innovative trials: Authors call for new guideline adoption to get medicines to patients faster DescriptionComplex Innovative Design (CID) trials could be transformed for the better, following the publication of recommendations, published on Monday 6 January in the British Journal of Cancer.Date:06/01/2020 Study finds new non-invasive technique to assess brain tumours in children and make treatment less toxic DescriptionGround-breaking research by the University of Birmingham has discovered a new technique to assess the aggressiveness of childhood brain tumours.Date:03/01/2020 Displaying 1 to 10 of 112 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … Next