
The Universities of Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham have launched a partnership training the next generation of leading researchers the skills required to transform our understanding and treatment of disease.

People with 'healthy' obesity have a 66% increased risk of chronic kidney disease, finds a new study led by the University of Birmingham.

University of Birmingham health experts are working in a research partnership in East Africa aiming to reduce the number of mothers dying from maternal sepsis.
Professor Arri Coomarasamy is quoted in Northern News Wire (Uganda) on joining the drive to address the global burden of maternal sepsis in Uganda and Malawi.

Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) accounts for 27% of all maternal deaths worldwide. PPH disproportionately affects mothers from low- and middle-income countries.

The University of Birmingham is part of a new industry collaboration to accelerate drug discovery projects that will fast track research from lab to patient.

University of Birmingham-led study finds weight loss surgery is more effective to reduce brain pressure-causing blindness in cases with neurological condition.

Experts at the University of Birmingham and Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research have set out recommendations to improve care and treatment to all women who have suffered a miscarriage.

Work is set to begin on the first phase of Birmingham Health Innovation Campus this Summer after planning permission was granted by Birmingham City Council.
Professor Andrew Ewer is quoted in ITV News regarding making the Pulse oximetry test, life-saving' blood test for newborn babie, mandatory across the UK

A clinical trial led by the University of Birmingham aims to find the best surgical treatments to prevent blindness in patients with a neurological condition.
Dr Punith Kempegowda been selected as winner of the John Munro Medal for Excellence in Teaching 2020. His nomination was submitted by Dr Eka Melson and was fully supported by the selection panel.