Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research Changing lives and advancing knowledge through innovative metabolism, maternal health and hormone research
News New £30M research injection to improve treatment of inflammatory diseases Renewed National Institute for Health and Care Research Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre continue funds for developments around inflammatory diseases
News Professor of Metabolism and Inflammation awarded £828K British Heart Foundation Research Fellowship
08 December 2022 Babies born to Black mothers in rich countries twice as likely to die in first weeks of life Largest analysis of perinatal outcomes finds disparities in outcomes based on race and ethnicity in high and upper-middle income countries
14 October 2022 First Midlands research collaboration to focus on patient safety National Institute for Health and Care Research will establish Patient Safety Research Collaboration based in the Midlands
14 October 2022 New £30M research injection to improve treatment of inflammatory diseases Renewed National Institute for Health and Care Research Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre continue funds for developments around inflammatory diseases
21 September 2022 Nightmares in middle age linked to dementia risk People who experience frequent bad dreams in middle age are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia later in life, according to new research.
16 September 2022 Professor of Metabolism and Inflammation awarded £828K British Heart Foundation Research Fellowship Professor Claudio Mauro has been awarded a British Heart Foundation Senior Research Fellowship towards research in immunometabolism in atherosclerosis.
08 September 2022 Metabolic markers could give clues for brain hypertension Tests showed women with Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension had a distinct metabolic profile, but weight loss programmes had positive effect on results
26 August 2022 Reducing health inequalities through research - Professor Thangaratinam becomes the lead Shakila Thangaratinam, Professor of Maternal and Perinatal Health has been appointed as Research and Development Lead for Birmingham Women’s Hospital.
25 August 2022 Medal success should also inspire active pregnancy Exercise during pregnancy is not only safe, but also beneficial for mothers and babies.
15 August 2022 Preterm birth delay drugs safe for global reduction in neonatal death Women around the world must access the best medical treatments that help to delay preterm births.
14 July 2022 Second brain tumour risk lower than thought after radiotherapy Treatment for noncancerous growths around pituatary gland double risk of secondary tumours, much lower than previous research suggests
12 July 2022 Official inauguration of The Dame Hilda Lloyd Network drives forward women's health agenda The Dame Hilda Lloyd (DHL) Network was officially launched on the 9th June at the University of Birmingham.
08 June 2022 Bad dreams could be early warning of Parkinson’s disease Older adults who start to experience bad dreams or nightmares could be exhibiting early signs of Parkinson’s disease, say University of Birmingham researchers.