Latest news from the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing Back to 'Institute of Inflammation and Ageing' Latest news from the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing Harnessing B cells could fight cancer or autoimmune diseases by targeting mitochondrial metabolism Description:New research finds a crucial role for Thioredoxin protein in regulatory B cells control of the immune systemDate:17 April 2024 New Inflammatory Bowel Disease testing protocol could speed up diagnosis Description:Serial home tests would reduce unnecessary colonoscopy testingDate:15 April 2024 Live long and prosper? 7 top tips for targeting inflammaging and promoting a longer healthier life Description:As people are living longer, experts from the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing cover seven evidence-based recommendations to tackle 'inflammageing'.Date:15 April 2024 New research partnership set to improve health in China’s Greater Bay area Description:The University of Birmingham and Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University are working together to improve healthcare in China and beyond.Date:05 April 2024 Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease Description:A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could also prevent the disease in individuals deemed to be at risk.Date:26 March 2024 Lung disease puts patients at risk of developing heart conditions regardless of other risk factors Description:Trial in rare disease enables researchers to control for other factors and find underlying action for cardiovascular disease riskDate:22 March 2024 Showcasing research for Brain Injury Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week Description:Researchers from across Colleges came together to share their research projects with the public during Brain Injury Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week.Date:14 March 2024 Improved understanding of the biology of eye complications caused by diabetes Description:New research shows why problems replacing the ‘batteries’ inside the cells at the back of the eye can lead to complications with vision in people with diabetes.Date:12 March 2024 Major contract awarded for a concussion research programme from the US Department of Defense Description:Birmingham experts will lead a major research programme involving hundreds of people across the UK to transform the way concussion is identified and managed. Date:11 March 2024 Fibroblast cells play a key role in resolving joint inflammation, new study finds Description:The discovery may open up new avenues for treatment for arthritis patientsDate:23 February 2024 Professor Adam Croft appointed as Versus Arthritis Chair of Rheumatology Description:Professor Adam Croft announced as the new Versus Arthritis Chair of Rheumatology and Head of the Rheumatology Research group at the University of Birmingham.Date:15 February 2024 What is behind ageing’s causal wheel? Description:New discussion paper evaluates research on causal factors of human ageing and identifies gaps in knowledgeDate:19 January 2024 Previous012345Next