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Birmingham researchers receive prestigious NIHR award

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Professors Melanie Calvert and Richard Riley have been recognised with a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator Award.
Date:
15 March 2024

Showcasing research for Brain Injury Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week

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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

Universal screening using simple device could save countless babies’ lives

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Editorial published in Lancet calls for UK to screen newborn babies using pulse oximetry which could spot congenital heart defects
Date:
13 March 2024

Improved understanding of the biology of eye complications caused by diabetes

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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

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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

Birmingham researcher awarded for his work in endocrinology

Dr Alessandro Prete
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Dr Alessandro Prete has been selected for the 2024 European Journal of Endocrinology Rising Star Cohort.
Date:
05 March 2024

New research will target earliest stages of bone marrow cancer

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The opportunity to eradicate a major and incurable bone marrow cancer has been made possible with a new programme funded by Cancer Research UK.
Date:
04 March 2024

Women need better care to avoid endometrial cancer development, study finds

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Study follows 26 years of research conducted at University of Birmingham to establish best treatments for endometrial hyperplasia
Date:
01 March 2024

New recommendations make it easier for patients to feed back on their health

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Description:
A new resource may help minimise respondent burden in the collection of patient-reported outcomes.
Date:
29 February 2024

Professor John Terry appointed a theme lead for Epilepsy Research Institute UK

Professor John Terry
Description:
Professor Terry, Director of the Centre for Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine will work with The Epilepsy Research Institute to forward research.
Date:
29 February 2024

Improving screening in underrepresented groups for genetic condition with heart complications

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Birmingham researchers are working with community groups to help boost screening and diagnosis of a rare genetic condition in under-represented groups.
Date:
29 February 2024

Fibroblast cells play a key role in resolving joint inflammation, new study finds

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The discovery may open up new avenues for treatment for arthritis patients
Date:
23 February 2024

University of Birmingham wins Wellcome Trust funding for research culture

Professor Etlyn Kenny
Description:
The University will use the grant to fund a programme of research, training and capacity-building.
Date:
22 February 2024

Professor Adam Croft appointed as Versus Arthritis Chair of Rheumatology

Professor Adam Croft
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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

Stopping the awakening of sleeping Acute Myeloid Leukaemia stem cells to prevent disease relapse

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New study provides clues to why leukaemic stem cells not harmed by chemotherapy begin to grow and produce AML cells after treatment.
Date:
15 February 2024

Further funding for new device to improve treatment of anal fistula

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Description:
The award will fund a clinical study across 10 UK hospitals to demonstrate clinical safety and healing endpoints in over 100 patients.
Date:
14 February 2024

First Patient treated in LIBERATE trial evaluating glenzocimab for heart attacks

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Partnership agreement with Acticor Biotech sees first patient treated in the LIBERATE clinical study to evaluate glenzocimab efficacy in myocardial infarction.
Date:
14 February 2024

Cost-effective to routinely change surgical gloves and instruments as well as being safer

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Description:
Results of economic analysis of ChEETAh trial looks at evidence from seven low and middle-income countries
Date:
13 February 2024

Anabolic steroid use can increase heart disease risk

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Description:
Taking testosterone may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in individuals with an existing predisposition
Date:
13 February 2024

Researchers across the UK will benefit from support from Birmingham

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Description:
The University of Birmingham has been selected to run the National Collaborative of Research Support Services (RSS).
Date:
08 February 2024