Institute of Inflammation and Ageing World leading discovery and translational science in inflammation and ageing
News Comprehensive tissue reference for understanding rheumatoid arthritis created Researchers have compiled a comprehensive reference of synovial tissue from patients with rheumatoid arthritis, which could inform new targeted therapies.
QS World University Subject Rankings released for 2023 University of Birmingham rises 30 places to be joint 62nd in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine.
04 October 2023 University of Birmingham awarded Wellcome Leap contract Dr Thomas Jackson has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract to research the responses of older people undergoing a stressful health event.
14 September 2023 Artificial intelligence to identify eye disease and predict onset other health conditions Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system with potential to identify sight-threatening eye disease and predict other health conditions.
12 September 2023 New study aiming to find new ways to prevent and treat pregnancy complications Birmingham researchers will explore how macrophages in the placenta may contribute to the development of preeclampsia.
06 September 2023 Vaping renders immune cells unable to move to meet threats Even moderate exposure to nicotine-free vapour causes suppression of neutrophil’s typical activity.
22 August 2023 Eye scans detect signs of Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms emerge Markers showing the presence of Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear can be found in the eyes, new study proves
17 August 2023 New programme to improve how medicines are used in hospital and community settings Professor Liz Sapey will co-lead a programme aimed to transform the use of medicines for patients, especially those with multiple long-term conditions.