Latest news Back to 'Institute of Clinical Sciences' Survivors of modern slavery to play vital role in new research project DescriptionA new University of Birmingham-led research project has been launched to examine the impact of psychological support on the mental wellbeing of people affected by modern slavery.Date:08/09/2021 Research explores impact on informal carers who nursed people who died at home during first wave of COVID-19 pandemic DescriptionInformal carers who looked after people that died from a terminal illness at home during the COVID-19 pandemic are being asked to take part in a research project led by the University of Birmingham.Date:03/09/2021 Licensed drug could reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection by up to 70 per cent, reveals study DescriptionA licensed drug normally used to treat abnormal levels of fatty substances in the blood could reduce infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus by up to 70%.Date:06/08/2021 Availability of consultants is not the cause of the so-called 'weekend effect' in hospitals, major study finds DescriptionA major study led by the University of Birmingham has revealed that a lack of available specialist consultants in hospitals at the weekend is not the cause of the so-called 'weekend effect'.Date:02/08/2021 Melissa Grant wins Microbiology in Society Award DescriptionDr Melissa Grant is the winner of The Microbiology Society's 2021 Microbiology in Society Award for her engagement project Beyond Blue Skies Biology.Date:19/07/2021 Partnership will create the next generation of researchers to transform global healthcare DescriptionThe 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.Date:13/07/2021 Student scoops award for helping aspiring young medics from low income backgrounds DescriptionA University of Birmingham student has won an award in memory of Princess Diana for her work to help young aspiring students from low income backgrounds to apply for degrees in medicine.Date:29/06/2021 Professor awarded MBE in 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours DescriptionThe University of Birmingham's Professor Tom Clutton-Brock has been awarded an MBE for services to the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic.Date:14/06/2021 University of Birmingham joins drug discovery collaboration with Evotec and Bristol Myers Squibb DescriptionThe University of Birmingham is part of a new industry collaboration launched to accelerate drug discovery projects that will fast track research from lab to patient.Date:06/05/2021 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus takes another step forward after planning permission granted DescriptionWork is set to begin on the first phase of Birmingham Health Innovation Campus this Summer after planning permission was granted by Birmingham City Council.Date:21/04/2021 Displaying 1 to 10 of 94 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … Next