Institute of Inflammation and Ageing From basic science to clinical trials, we cover every aspect of research into inflammation, the role it plays in ageing and the response to trauma.
News Rheumatology New breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis New drug treatment that not only suppresses inflammation but also significantly reduces patient reported pain scores.
News How lupus patients would like to be treated: study identifies physician behaviours that help build trust and medical security
Posted 15 January 2021 Government is missing its key healthy ageing targets and must act now, report finds The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted stark inequalities in healthy life expectancy, according to a report into ageing published on Friday 15 January.
Posted 11 December 2020 University awarded over £1.5 million for new MB-PhD programme The University has been awarded funding for a new MB-PhD programme to support three intercalating students a year for five years in areas of research relevant to musculoskeletal and other inflammatory diseases.
Posted 25 November 2020 New breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis People with rheumatoid arthritis could soon benefit from a new drug treatment that not only suppresses inflammation but also significantly reduces patient reported pain scores.
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 07 October 2020 Vitamin D deficiency increased risk of COVID in healthcare workers, new UK study shows Research finds healthcare workers who self-isolated after developing COVID-19 symptoms were more likely to have a vitamin D deficiency, with workers from Black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds particularly affected.
Posted 21 September 2020 How lupus patients would like to be treated: study identifies physician behaviours that help build trust and medical security Lupus patients – and those with related systemic autoimmune diseases – often experience persisting medical insecurity and negative healthcare-behaviours.