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All the latest research news, discoveries and breakthroughs


£2.5 million grant for West Midlands researchers to tackle urgent health and social care questions

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Description:
Grant allows West Midlands researchers to provide evidence to policymakers in health and social care to ensure the highest quality of care is received.
Date:
24 May 2023

Dr Caroline Radcliffe elected to the Royal Historical Society

Dr Caroline Radcliffe
Description:
University of Birmingham's Dr Caroline Radcliffe, Reader in Drama and Performance, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
Date:
23 May 2023

£2m boost for study to detect early stage ovarian cancer

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Description:
NHS Cancer Programme funding will see an advanced test used at GP surgeries in the West Midlands to diagnose early-stage ovarian cancer.
Date:
15 May 2023

Cannabinoid-based drug trial for brain tumours begins

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Description:
Patients with aggressive brain tumours may be able to take part in a new trial of a cannabinoid-based drug, coordinated by the University of Birmingham.
Date:
12 May 2023

Birmingham cancer researchers show how reduced MYB levels promote malignant blood cell development

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Description:
Study showed that low levels of the MYB protein can be linked to the development of rare blood cancers.
Date:
12 May 2023

Birmingham researchers receive grant to investigate methods to prevent dental cavities and erosion

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Description:
The prevalence of dental cavities remains high, as a result of acids produced by some oral bacteria in dental plaque, as well as acids found in food and drink.
Date:
11 May 2023

AI-powered personalised medicine tool for hypertension being developed

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Description:
Hypertension patients could receive a personalised medication profile thanks to a new, artificial intelligence-supported research project.
Date:
10 May 2023

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria contaminates whole ICU - study

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Description:
Almost one third of patients in a Chinese ICU infected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria causing severe disease, new study reveals.
Date:
09 May 2023

Lifesaving solution dramatically reduces severe bleeding after childbirth

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Description:
A trial of a set of interventions to manage postpartum haemorrhage, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found a 60% reduction in heavy bleeding
Date:
09 May 2023

Domestic abuse exposure linked to increased levels of asthma and other atopic diseases

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Description:
New research of nearly 14,000 women with history of abuse including violence found 52% increase risk of atopic disease
Date:
06 May 2023

Cellular traffic controllers caught managing flow of signals from receptors

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Description:
First time that individual beta-arrestin molecules are directly observed as they control receptor-mediated signals in living cells using advanced microscopy.
Date:
04 May 2023

Incurable blood cancer trial finds new drug better than current second line treatments

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Description:
Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit-sponsored trial found new drug better for treating rare cancer for patients not responding to first line treatment
Date:
04 May 2023

Dr Meghan Campbell awarded British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship

Dr Meghan Campbell
Description:
Dr Meghan Campbell has been awarded a Fellowship to examine a significant but overlooked gap in legal efforts to achieve women's equality.
Date:
03 May 2023

Endovascular treatment more likely to avoid amputation or death for limb-threatening artery disease

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Description:
In the only randomised controlled trial of its kind, BASIL-2 enrolled 345 patients in 41 vascular surgery centres in UK, Sweden and Denmark
Date:
02 May 2023

Brain cells are starved of energy when autophagy malfunctions, new study finds

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Description:
Research has major implications for neurodegenerative disease treatments
Date:
28 April 2023

New £1.4 million partnership to advance maternal and infant health research using health data

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Description:
Leading researchers from the University of Birmingham have joined the new Mother & Infant Research Electronic Data Analysis (MIREDA) partnership
Date:
28 April 2023

‘Vein-on-a-chip’ could help scientists study thrombosis without animal models

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Description:
Blood clot researchers could benefit from a new device that mimics a human vein, replacing the need for animals for some studies.
Date:
27 April 2023

PhD researcher Isabel Cawthorn curates exhibition at the Biblioteca de Asturias in Oviedo

Photo of the exhibition ‘Clarín, un cuentista fantástico’,
Description:
‘Clarín, un cuentista fantástico’, an exhibition showcasing the Spanish author and his interest in the fantastic has launched in his hometown, Oviedo.
Date:
26 April 2023

Consultation launched on data standards for reducing bias in AI health tech

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Description:
STANDING Together partnership launches consultation aimed at improving the data used for building and testing AI health technologies
Date:
26 April 2023

Dr Pavlovic to join the Council of European Section of the International Society for Heart Research

Dr Davor Pavlovic
Description:
Dr Pavlovic has been elected to join a group of 12 distinguished European cardiovascular researchers from the International Society for Heart Research (ISHR).
Date:
25 April 2023

New study will consider comparing surgical treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse

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Description:
Research led by Dr Laura Jones, from the Institute of Applied Health, will seek to better understand the options available to women with pelvic floor disorders.
Date:
20 April 2023

Professor Neil Hanley to become new Head of the College of Medical and Dental Sciences

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Description:
The University of Birmingham has appointed Professor Neil Hanley as Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Medical and Dental Sciences
Date:
19 April 2023

Diet high in fruit and vegetables linked to lower miscarriage risk

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Description:
A preconception and early-pregnancy diet high in fruit, veg, eggs and grain may be associated with lower risk of miscarriage, a new review of research suggests.
Date:
19 April 2023

Drug combination could overcome tumour resistance for some children’s cancers

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Description:
Children with some tumours may benefit from receiving a combination of inhibitor drugs, according to interim results of research presented at a conference.
Date:
19 April 2023

Birmingham team recognised for showing that blood vessel leakiness can identify brain tumours.

Conventional MRI scan of a tumour on the left. MRI with a contrast agent shows a high blood volume in the centre image. After correction, the image on the right shows a high level of leakiness, which this study demonstrated is a feature associated with aggressive tumours.
Description:
A multi-centre trial, led by Professor Andrew Peet, has shown measuring brain tumour blood supply in children can indicate tumours that may be more aggressive.
Date:
05 April 2023

Ageing: is it driven by our genetic coding?

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Description:
New research asks the question of why ageing happens in a uniform way when current models work on the basis of randomly accumulated damage.
Date:
28 March 2023

Dr Jenny Wong wins BA/Leverhulme Small Grant

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Description:
This project will take a closer look at the cultural importance of Shakespeare in China and the translation of its religious materials.
Date:
28 March 2023

2022 heatwave struck off surgery in fifth of UK hospitals

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Description:
As Britain sweltered in the heatwave of 2022, the impact on NHS elective surgery was serious with hospitals cancelling operations.
Date:
23 March 2023

Dr Luis Medina Cordova wins BA/Leverhulme Small Grant

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Description:
This project will investigate and archive the ways in which writers in Latin America responded to the Covid-19 pandemic through social media.
Date:
17 March 2023

Postcode lottery for FGM provision in largest UK study of survivor experiences of healthcare

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Description:
Research with 141 participants across multiple perspectives found few examples of excellent care, and significant social and cultural barriers to accessing care
Date:
15 March 2023

Birmingham researchers receive funding to study veteran brain injury

Army medical team
Description:
Scientists at the University of Birmingham awarded almost £200,000 by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs to better understand traumatic brain injury in veterans.
Date:
14 March 2023

New drug to lower brain pressure could treat blinding IIH headaches, trial finds

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Description:
Phase two trial saw significant reduction in pressure in the brain and monthly headaches
Date:
13 March 2023

Naturally occurring peptide may tackle the ‘root cause’ of obesity-related conditions

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Description:
Research shows the peptide called PEPITEM could provide a revolutionary approach to reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related diseases
Date:
09 March 2023

New research to understand immune responses against COVID-19 vaccination

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Description:
Study received £2.8m of Department of Health and Social Care funding to find out if testing can identify which immunosuppressed people remain at greatest risk.
Date:
03 March 2023

AI used to predict future flares of ulcerative colitis activity

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Description:
Ulcerative colitis assessment could be improved after new research shows that an AI model could predict flare-ups and complications after reading biopsies.
Date:
03 March 2023

India hospital network launched to initiate life-saving colon cancer trial

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Description:
Twelve hospitals across country will be part of the network which will support the trial in India
Date:
24 February 2023

After 25 years of AI health tech research computers are slowly beginning to listen to patients

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Description:
Mental health and other chronic conditions leading way in combining AI potential with patient reported outcomes
Date:
22 February 2023

£1 million award for BactiVac Network to continue supporting development of bacterial vaccines

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Description:
Bacterial infections kill over 7 million people each year and the development of new and better vaccines will reduce this devastating burden of disease.
Date:
21 February 2023

Continue heart failure treatment despite initial kidney reduction, new guidelines suggest

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Description:
Summary of European Society of Cardiology report will direct both heart and kidney failure specialists to make best use of new treatments and prolong lives.
Date:
21 February 2023

Efficacy of BCG vaccine in reducing COPD exacerbations funded for £1.8M

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Description:
University of Birmingham researchers have received a £1.8M grant by the NIHR EME Programme investigating BCG vaccine efficacy in reducing COPD exacerbations.
Date:
15 February 2023

Birmingham adrenal tumour service awarded five-star status for both patient care and research

Adrenal tumour service team standing outside the QE hospital in Birmingham
Description:
The endocrine service at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has been given a prestigious five-star Centre of Excellence rating.
Date:
14 February 2023

Conundrum solved over HPV link with head and neck cancer

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Description:
International analysis has found that discordant results between two types of HPV test linked with worse outcomes for patients
Date:
13 February 2023

Adding years to your inflammation clock – what factors affect healthy ageing-related system decline

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Description:
Beneficial habits including exercise and healthy diet may delay ‘inflammaging’ associated with age-related health problems
Date:
13 February 2023

Remote symptom reporting for patients may reduce times for 7 million on elective-care waiting lists

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Description:
Review of international examples of electronic patient-reported outcomes tools shows they could support clinical practice and reduce outpatient waiting times
Date:
10 February 2023

Leukaemia trial testing vaccine strategies to combat immune suppression

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Description:
The IMPROVE clinical trial is testing whether vaccine timing can help clinically vulnerable people build antibodies
Date:
08 February 2023

Immunocompromised patients remain at higher risk of COVID-19 death in hospital

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Description:
Patients had 44% higher risk of death in hospital compared to those with healthy immune system function
Date:
03 February 2023

Latest research finds hypertension drug could be repurposed to delay ageing

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Description:
Latest research has found that rilmenidine, a drug used to treat hypertension, can be used to slow ageing and extend lifespan.
Date:
24 January 2023

Chemotherapy before surgery cuts risk of colon cancer returning, trial finds

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Description:
Patients with early stage colon cancer benefit from 6 weeks of chemotherapy before surgery
Date:
19 January 2023

Ten-minute scan to detect common cause of high blood pressure

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Description:
Study finds CT scan can identify aldosteronism caused by hormone gland nodules as well as existing tests
Date:
16 January 2023

Experimental cancer therapy research continues at Birmingham

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Description:
New and innovative ways to detect and treat cancer being trialled at Birmingham are to receive renewed funding from Cancer Research UK and the NIHR.
Date:
16 January 2023

Poetry and meditation power new research understanding - study

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Description:
Combining poetry and meditation may help researchers to discover new angles on the world through an unorthodox approach to data collection and analysis.
Date:
10 January 2023

Dr Pavlovic appointed as Editor in Chief of the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology PLUS

Dr Davor Pavlovic
Description:
JMCC PLUS publishes fundamental and translational research that advances knowledge of the mechanisms for normal and diseased cardiovascular function.
Date:
10 January 2023

Protein anchors found to play key role in neurotransmitter GABA action

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Description:
Discovery could lead to new therapies for neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis
Date:
04 January 2023

Heart surgery and impact on mental health among new priorities for congenital heart disease research

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Description:
Patients, parents, charities and healthcare professionals agree key focuses for future research for disease affecting around half a million in UK
Date:
12 December 2022

Babies born to Black mothers in rich countries twice as likely to die in first weeks of life

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Description:
Largest analysis of perinatal outcomes finds disparities in outcomes based on race and ethnicity in high and upper-middle income countries
Date:
08 December 2022

MDS colleagues celebrate receiving MRC clinical fellowships

Professor Andrew Beggs and Dr Helen Parry
Description:
Two University of Birmingham researchers have been awarded prestigious Medical Research Council (MRC) clinical fellowships this year.
Date:
08 December 2022

Immune T cell defence is coping with COVID-19 variants of concern – for now

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Description:
Broad T-cell response is currently protective but recognition of seven out of ten T-cell targets mutated in SARS-CoV-2 variants is impaired
Date:
01 December 2022

University of Birmingham signs up for strategic research vision in India

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Description:
Our experts are working with partners in India on research and education collaborations that will help improve people's lives.
Date:
28 November 2022

World’s first clinical trial to test new drug glenzocimab for heart attacks

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Description:
New partnership with Acticor Biotech will see patients with heart attacks treated with glenzocimab, a promising new class of drug for the first time.
Date:
23 November 2022

‘Playbook’ sets out ways to fight back against antimicrobial resistance

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Description:
‘Resistance breakers’ and better genetic tests are among new ways that scientists could address antimicrobial resistance, a new paper suggests.
Date:
21 November 2022

Inflammation and Ageing Research Fellow receives £1.2M Competitive MRC Career Development Fellowship

Dr Jon Hazeldine
Description:
Dr Jon Hazeldine, Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham, has been awarded a competitive MRC Career Development Award Fellowship totalling £1.2M.
Date:
16 November 2022

Researchers make miniature ‘bone marrows in a dish’ to improve anti-cancer treatments

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Description:
The organoids provide a micro-environment that can accept and support the survival of cells from patients with blood malignancies
Date:
15 November 2022

New UK-first trial to screen 20,000 children for type 1 diabetes

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Description:
Blood tests will identify children likely to develop type 1 diabetes, allowing earlier, safer diagnosis
Date:
14 November 2022

Childhood maltreatment linked with higher risk of asthma and atopic disease

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Description:
UK analysis raises need for awareness of health implications for patients following abuse and neglect
Date:
14 November 2022

Rare cancer treatment changed thanks to major clinical trial

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Description:
Children and adult with a rare form of bone cancer are receiving a new standard of treatment that is more effective, thanks to a CRCTU clinical trial.
Date:
11 November 2022

Antibody therapies against Covid-19 for most vulnerable patients work, new analysis finds

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Description:
The largest analysis of data on antibody therapies for protecting clinically extremely vulnerable people from Covid-19 shows that they are effective.
Date:
08 November 2022

Rethinking mountain water security

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Description:
Water security in mountain regions relies on an understanding of the interlinks of water supply and demand that goes far beyond the study of glacier melt.
Date:
07 November 2022

How chameleon cancers can change their colors to survive treatment

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Description:
Some leukemias evade treatment by changing their appearance and identity through changing the read-out of their DNA, a new study has found.
Date:
27 October 2022

Single stranded suture threads could prevent pregnancy infection complications, C-STICH trial finds

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Description:
Results of the clinical trial published in the Lancet found single-strand suture threads could reduce risk of infection after cerclage surgery
Date:
20 October 2022

Monkeypox research to benefit from genetic coding lessons taken from Covid-19

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Description:
Lessons from the genetic mutations which led to Covid-19 variants such as Alpha and Omicron could help scientists tackle similar changes in Monkeypox.
Date:
20 October 2022

AI takes guesswork out of lateral flow testing

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Description:
A new trial found that an AI app-based reader for lateral flow devices reduced false Covid negatives in assisted test sites.
Date:
18 October 2022

New £30M research injection to improve treatment of inflammatory diseases

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Description:
Renewed National Institute for Health and Care Research Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre continue funds for developments around inflammatory diseases
Date:
14 October 2022

First Midlands research collaboration to focus on patient safety

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Description:
National Institute for Health and Care Research will establish Patient Safety Research Collaboration based in the Midlands
Date:
14 October 2022

Dr Melanie Madhani receives Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship Award

Dr Melanie Madhani
Description:
Dr Melanie Madhani has been internationally recognised by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) for her outstanding research.
Date:
13 October 2022

Medical research and patient need - are we getting it right?

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Description:
Does the pursuit of scientific excellence serve or hamper translational medical research?
Date:
12 October 2022

A few thoughts on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation

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Description:
Birmingham Law School's Dr Peter Coe blogs his thoughts on SLAPPs and on some of the suggestions that have so far been made to tackle this type of litigation.
Date:
11 October 2022

New UKRI-funded project on mental health encounters in young people

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Description:
Lisa Bortolotti (PTR) and Matthew Broome (IMH) are investigators in an exciting new collaborative project funded by UKRI.
Date:
08 October 2022

Childhood cancer radiotherapy involving exposure to the head increases risk of future brain tumours

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Description:
Children who received radiotherapy which exposed their head are at increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour called a meningioma.
Date:
06 October 2022

Half of mild brain injury patients not recovering after six months, new commission warns

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Description:
Report published in Lancet Neurology highlights progress and unmet needs for traumatic brain injury prevention, care, and research
Date:
30 September 2022

Birmingham joins charity to create next generation of leaders in childhood cancer

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Description:
Childhood cancer experts have joined a leading health charity to help create the next generation of leaders in paediatric oncology.
Date:
28 September 2022

Targeting mast cells could be beneficial to treat Covid-19 patients

Dr Alexander Brill
Description:
New research uncovers the role of mast cells in Covid-19, and mast cell stabilizers could be efficient and safe in tackling the blockage of blood vessels.
Date:
28 September 2022

Public support needed to tackle racial and other biases in AI for healthcare

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Description:
Members of the public are being asked to help remove biases based on race and other disadvantaged groups in artificial intelligence algorithms for healthcare
Date:
26 September 2022

Seeing the unseen: birth and death of tree roots under a future atmosphere

Free Air Carbon Dioxide Experiment - aerial view
Description:
Increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes trees to put more resource into developing root systems below ground.
Date:
22 September 2022

Food for our guts: human microbes feed on plant sugars

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Description:
A carbohydrate commonly found attached to plant proteins is a food source for the bacteria in our gut, new research suggests.
Date:
22 September 2022

Research identifies new treatment target for CNS injury and neurological disease

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Description:
Potential target could treat long-term neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s Disease and foster nerve regeneration in central nervous system injuries.
Date:
20 September 2022

Professor of Metabolism and Inflammation awarded £828K British Heart Foundation Research Fellowship

Professor Claudio Mauro
Description:
Professor Claudio Mauro has been awarded a British Heart Foundation Senior Research Fellowship towards research in immunometabolism in atherosclerosis.
Date:
16 September 2022

Metabolic markers could give clues for brain hypertension

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Description:
Tests showed women with Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension had a distinct metabolic profile, but weight loss programmes had positive effect on results
Date:
08 September 2022

How the immune system tolerates friendly gut bacteria

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Description:
New understanding about how the gut balances between 'good' and 'bad' bacteria could provide new clues for managing chronic gut diseases
Date:
07 September 2022

Patient preferences surveyed to inform the development of acceptable new treatments

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Description:
Study part of new European recommendations for bringing patient preferences into drug development
Date:
06 September 2022

Crystal clear communication: conversation between immune and nerve cells help maintain cornea health

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Description:
Review of research found that two way conversation ensures inflammation in cornea kept to minimum
Date:
05 September 2022

Eye dye potential diagnostic tool for ocular inflammation disease

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Description:
Diagnostics for uveitis could be made easier thanks to new dye that can be used in drop form
Date:
05 September 2022

Marco Di Nunzio wins Leverhulme Research Fellowship

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Description:
This new project will explore why urban development correlates with deepening inequalities and who is responsible for those inequalities.
Date:
01 September 2022

Anticlotting hope after rare genetic defect discovery

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Description:
New research with families in Chile looking at a rare genetic defect suggests that new, more powerful drugs to prevent dangerous clotting would be safe.
Date:
01 September 2022

Global digital health leaders propose framework for healthcare data research

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Description:
Healthcare data research should follow a framework to ensure transparency at every stage, according to experts across research, regulation and patient advocacy.
Date:
29 August 2022

Reducing health inequalities through research - Professor Thangaratinam becomes the lead

Professor Shakila Thangaratinam
Description:
Shakila Thangaratinam, Professor of Maternal and Perinatal Health has been appointed as Research and Development Lead for Birmingham Women’s Hospital.
Date:
26 August 2022

Preterm birth delay drugs safe for global reduction in neonatal death

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Description:
Women around the world must access the best medical treatments that help to delay preterm births.
Date:
15 August 2022

New Insights into Increases in Unexplained Paediatric Hepatitis Cases

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Description:
Professor Deirdre Kelly and Dr Zania Stamataki, Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, provide insights into increases of unexplained paediatric hepatitis.
Date:
04 August 2022

Institute Awards Six Academic Promotions in 2022 Academic Promotion Round

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Description:
Six academics within the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing at the University of Birmingham have been promoted in the 2022 academic promotion round.
Date:
04 August 2022

Successful Round of Multiple Academic Promotions for Institute 2022

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Description:
Eight academics within the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy at the University of Birmingham have been promoted in the 2022 academic promotion round.
Date:
03 August 2022

Respiratory Clinical Lecturer receives £1.3M MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship

Dr Rahul Mahida
Description:
Dr Rahul Mahida, Respiratory Clinical Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, has been awarded an MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship totalling £1.3M.
Date:
01 August 2022