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 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 Birmingham team secure award for their excellence in research Description:The University of Birmingham’s STANDING Together Team were recognised for their outstanding commitment to involving patients and the public in their work.Date:12 January 2024 One in four e-scooter users admit riding under the influence Description:Review of existing literature and West Midlands-based survey suggests that risk-taking behaviour may be contributing to higher numbers of rider injuries Date:21 December 2023 Research Fellow receives five-year £706K Wellcome Trust Early-Career Award Description:Dr Sally Clayton will study a novel pathway that becomes dysregulated in inflammatory diseases and how it controls the function in immune cells.Date:15 December 2023 What dinosaurs have to do with human ageing Description:New longevity bottleneck theory proposes why long-lived mammals age more rapidly than many reptilesDate:30 November 2023 Comprehensive tissue reference for understanding rheumatoid arthritis created Description:Researchers have compiled a comprehensive reference of synovial tissue from patients with rheumatoid arthritis, which could inform new targeted therapies.Date:28 November 2023 Study reveals the elderly encounter double waiting times in A&E Description:Frail patients with complex needs face potential age discrimination in emergency units as studies reveal a preference towards younger patients.Date:22 November 2023 New standards released to ensure medical AI is safe and effective for everyone Description:Healthcare professionals can harness artificial intelligence safely by following a new set of patient and industry-agreed standards.Date:31 October 2023 Strong partnership working has led to advances in care for trauma patients Description:Celebrating 12 years of work to improve trauma care and outcomes for patients, through translational research built on military, NHS and scientific partnership.Date:31 October 2023 It’s a match: Birmingham leads pioneering initiative to partner PhD students and patients Description:New programme pairs discovery science PhD students with patient and public partners to improve understanding of patient priorities and public engagement skills.Date:04 October 2023 University of Birmingham awarded Wellcome Leap contract Description:Dr Thomas Jackson has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract to research the responses of older people undergoing a stressful health event.Date:04 October 2023 Previous123456Next