09 January 2024 Overhaul epidemic modelling to include social networks, says new research Models used to predict how epidemics will spread have a major flaw since they do not take into account the structure of the networks underlying transmission. 05 December 2023 The UK Covid-19 Inquiry: a lesson in how not to prepare for the next pandemic There are three critical learning points that come from all governments and their responses to the Covid-19 pandemic. 01 December 2023 The UK Covid-19 inquiry, or a lesson in how not to prepare for the next pandemic Professor John Bryson considers Matt Hancock's evidence to the UK Covid-19 inquiry. 25 October 2023 Carers and staff delivering end-of-life care need long-term support End-of-life care changed significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic as family members chose to die at home rather than alone in a hospice. 28 September 2022 Targeting mast cells could be beneficial to treat Covid-19 patients New research uncovers the role of mast cells in Covid-19, and mast cell stabilizers could be efficient and safe in tackling the blockage of blood vessels. 24 August 2022 Mental health of healthcare workers – a potential post-pandemic crisis A global storm of physical and mental health problems faces health professionals in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. 04 August 2022 University of Birmingham signs licensing deal with world’s largest COVID-19 test provider The licence is for a new testing method that is just as sensitive as PCR, but faster than a lateral flow test 10 May 2022 A fuzzy response from memory B cells can protect against mutant viruses Specialised memory cells found in our immune system play an important role in our ability to fight virus mutations such as those produced by SARS-CoV2. 27 April 2022 New tool to assess Long COVID symptoms A comprehensive tool that can assess the symptoms of Long COVID has been developed at the University of Birmingham for use in research and clinical care. 14 April 2022 Free summer school places for students, researchers, and health professionals A new summer school will focus on the impact of Covid-19 on European health and well-being. Previous12Next
09 January 2024 Overhaul epidemic modelling to include social networks, says new research Models used to predict how epidemics will spread have a major flaw since they do not take into account the structure of the networks underlying transmission.
05 December 2023 The UK Covid-19 Inquiry: a lesson in how not to prepare for the next pandemic There are three critical learning points that come from all governments and their responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.
01 December 2023 The UK Covid-19 inquiry, or a lesson in how not to prepare for the next pandemic Professor John Bryson considers Matt Hancock's evidence to the UK Covid-19 inquiry.
25 October 2023 Carers and staff delivering end-of-life care need long-term support End-of-life care changed significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic as family members chose to die at home rather than alone in a hospice.
28 September 2022 Targeting mast cells could be beneficial to treat Covid-19 patients New research uncovers the role of mast cells in Covid-19, and mast cell stabilizers could be efficient and safe in tackling the blockage of blood vessels.
24 August 2022 Mental health of healthcare workers – a potential post-pandemic crisis A global storm of physical and mental health problems faces health professionals in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
04 August 2022 University of Birmingham signs licensing deal with world’s largest COVID-19 test provider The licence is for a new testing method that is just as sensitive as PCR, but faster than a lateral flow test
10 May 2022 A fuzzy response from memory B cells can protect against mutant viruses Specialised memory cells found in our immune system play an important role in our ability to fight virus mutations such as those produced by SARS-CoV2.
27 April 2022 New tool to assess Long COVID symptoms A comprehensive tool that can assess the symptoms of Long COVID has been developed at the University of Birmingham for use in research and clinical care.
14 April 2022 Free summer school places for students, researchers, and health professionals A new summer school will focus on the impact of Covid-19 on European health and well-being.