Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy Immunology is at the forefront of medical research and we are among the leaders of this exciting, fast-evolving field.
COVID-19 News The development of more accurate antibody tests for SARS-CoV-2 is crucial and urgent Work to develop tests to detect COVID-19 antibodies is urgent and critically important. Research at universities will be crucial in finding a solution to the current crisis, a University of Birmingham expert has said.
Posted 15 October 2020 University receives two awards to mark gender equality The 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.
Posted 06 October 2020 University of Birmingham academic awarded grant for rapid COVID research A University of Birmingham academic is one of three UK scientists awarded a share of £50,000 to develop innovative research to improve the care of COVID-19 patients.
Posted 01 October 2020 Government COVID-19 testing lab to open at the University of Birmingham As part of the drive to expand COVID-19 testing capacity across the UK, The University of Birmingham has been announced today as one of the first academic sector lab partnerships to come online.
Posted 25 September 2020 Dried blood spot sampling offers an inexpensive way to widen access to antibody testing for COVID-19 Using dried blood spot samples (DBS) is an accurate alternative to venous blood in detecting SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests, a new study by immunology experts at the University of Birmingham has found.
Posted 15 September 2020 Birmingham scientists discover the earliest steps in the development of an immune response The 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.
Posted 11 September 2020 Behind the mask: Study shows COVID-19 exposure and viral carriage in health care workers 2.4% of asymptomatic health care workers at work in Birmingham were carriers of the SARS-CoV-2 virus a new study by the University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has found.