Latest news Back to 'Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences' New study could help to better predict which individuals are more susceptible to cancer-causing agents in the environment DescriptionNew insights into the mechanisms behind how cancer-causing agents in the environment active genetic recombination in DNA could help to better predict which individuals are more susceptible to developing the disease.Date:17/11/2020 Routine testing for COVID-19 can make surgery safer DescriptionRoutine testing patients for COVID-19 before major surgery could reduce the risk of respiratory complications and save lives, a new study reveals.Date:12/11/2020 Bladder Cancer Research Centre launches at the University of Birmingham DescriptionA new research centre which aims to overcome barriers for a common, but often overlooked cancer has opened at the University of Birmingham.Date:05/11/2020 New study into a rare type of cancer in abdomen lining shows possible immunotherapy treatment DescriptionA new study from the University of Birmingham has found that 50% of patients with a rare type of cancer that has spread into the lining of their abdomen may be suitable for immunotherapy treatment.Date:05/11/2020 Barling Professor of Surgery recognised in 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours DescriptionProfessor Dion Gregory Morton, Barling Professor of Surgery, University of Birmingham, was awarded an OBE for services to Innovation in the NHS in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours.Date:16/10/2020 University receives two awards to mark gender equality DescriptionThe College of Medical and Dental Sciences has achieved the Athena SWAN Silver award from the Athena SWAN Foundation, recognising the College's commitment to gender equality.Date:15/10/2020 'COVID-19 free' hospital areas could save lives after surgery – global study DescriptionSetting up 'COVID-19 free' hospital areas for surgical patients could save lives during the second wave of the pandemic – reducing the risk of death from lung infections associated with coronavirus.Date:06/10/2020 Birmingham scientists discover the earliest steps in the development of an immune response DescriptionThe process of white blood cells responding to infections begins earlier than previously thought, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Birmingham.Date:15/09/2020 New study describes which cancer patients are more vulnerable to COVID-19 DescriptionA newly published study led by the Universities of Oxford and Birmingham has found that, compared to other cancers, patients with blood cancers are more vulnerable to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.Date:27/08/2020 Flagship Cancer Research UK precision medicine trial highlights the need for a new approach in treating genomically complicated cancers DescriptionA pioneering lung cancer study has highlighted important factors that will need to be considered in the next wave of precision medicine studies particularly in treating genomically complicated cancers.Date:15/07/2020 Displaying 1 to 10 of 135 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … Next