Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research (IMSR) Changing lives and advancing knowledge through innovative metabolism, maternal health and hormone research
News NICE updates missed miscarriage guidelines, following Birmingham trial Advice on which drugs should be given to women and birthing people who have experienced a missed miscarriage has recently been updated.
News Government acknowledges need for earlier access to care after miscarriage, in response to review
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.
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
Professor Shakila Thangaratinam and Sadia Haqnawaz share experiences of encouraging patient and public involvement and engagement around the world, highlighting the value of listening to what is important to women.