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All the latest research news, discoveries and breakthroughs


New Global Centre in Clean Energy to be led by the University of Birmingham

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The University of Birmingham is to be the UK lead for a new £6.2m Global Centre in Clean Energy.
Date:
18 September 2023

Birmingham launches new Dental and Biomaterials Testing Service

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BiMaTs will offer a range of services including developing protocols that are specific to the needs of individual clients
Date:
18 September 2023

University of Birmingham announces £50M investment into the Birmingham Energy Institute

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The University of Birmingham has announced plans to build a net zero carbon smart building and significantly expand its energy research and education.
Date:
14 September 2023

Artificial intelligence to identify eye disease and predict onset other health conditions

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Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system with potential to identify sight-threatening eye disease and predict other health conditions.
Date:
14 September 2023

New study aiming to find new ways to prevent and treat pregnancy complications

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Birmingham researchers will explore how macrophages in the placenta may contribute to the development of preeclampsia.
Date:
12 September 2023

Professor Adam Tickell responds to the UK rejoining Horizon Europe

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Vice-Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, Professor Adam Tickell responds to the news that the UK has rejoined Horizon Europe.
Date:
07 September 2023

Unintended consequences of treatment targets see fewer patients treated in 18-week window

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Patients in England are less likely to be treated during the Gov't-set 18-week referral to treatment window due to “unhelpful” target setting, new study finds.
Date:
06 September 2023

Vaping renders immune cells unable to move to meet threats

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Even moderate exposure to nicotine-free vapour causes suppression of neutrophil’s typical activity.
Date:
06 September 2023

Study informs new guidance to support NHS staff after the death by suicide of a colleague

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New guidance to support NHS staff has been published, informed by key evidence and data gathered by researchers.
Date:
30 August 2023

NICE updates missed miscarriage guidelines, following Birmingham trial

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Advice on which drugs should be given to women and birthing people who have experienced a missed miscarriage has recently been updated.
Date:
25 August 2023

University of Birmingham appoints new Dean of Birmingham Law School

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The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce that Professor Warren Barr has been appointed as Dean of Birmingham Law School.
Date:
22 August 2023

Eye scans detect signs of Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms emerge

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Markers showing the presence of Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear can be found in the eyes, new study proves
Date:
22 August 2023

New programme to improve how medicines are used in hospital and community settings

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Professor Liz Sapey will co-lead a programme aimed to transform the use of medicines for patients, especially those with multiple long-term conditions.
Date:
17 August 2023

There’s something in your eye – ocular microbiome study gets $2.3m

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International collaboration will create definitive catalogue of micro-organisms living around our eyes.
Date:
15 August 2023

Rheumatology patients aid tool development to increase movement in people with rheumatoid arthritis

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Dr Sally Fenton is working with the Rheumatology Research Patient Partnership to develop tools to increase physical activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis
Date:
15 August 2023

Study screening young people for diabetes expanded across Europe

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Parth Narendran, Professor of Diabetes Medicine, has been awarded £860K funding towards type 1 diabetes general population screening of young people in Europe.
Date:
02 August 2023

University of Birmingham partners on reproductive health research

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University of Birmingham experts will collaborate on researching policy for reproductive health provision, as part of a new Policy Research Unit.
Date:
01 August 2023

New partnership to advance research into IBD

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Researchers from the University of Birmingham will work with Roche to identify new avenues for treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Date:
31 July 2023

UK and Ireland-wide network to advance ‘urgently needed’ congenital heart disease clinical research

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A new national strategy document, released today, should help aid progress in congenital heart disease research through greater collaboration between centres.
Date:
31 July 2023

Government acknowledges need for earlier access to care after miscarriage, in response to review

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Long-awaited independent report on NHS miscarriage care and improvement ideas was published earlier this week alongside government response to calls for change.
Date:
28 July 2023

Vaccine rollout cut Covid deaths for cancer patients by 84%

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New two year UK-wide study finds Covid-19 risk for cancer patients still higher than general population, but fell following availability of vaccinations in 2021
Date:
25 July 2023

Watership Down was never supposed to be a children’s film

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Dr Catherine Lester comments on the film adaptation of Watership Down being reclassified from U to PG by the BBFC after 45 years.
Date:
24 July 2023

Digital technology in government: Over-promised and under-delivered

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Politicians and tech bosses have spun a ‘Digital Enchantment’ fairytale, which doesn't present a realistic view of digital technology according to new research.
Date:
24 July 2023

Professor Lyndsey Stonebridge elected to the British Academy

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University of Birmingham Professor Lyndsey Stonebridge has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy.
Date:
24 July 2023

New resources to improve patient and public involvement in health research

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Patients and members of the public will be able to more easily take part in research thanks to a new tool developed by Birmingham’s work on Long COVID.
Date:
21 July 2023

No leg to stand on – Why the United States must reconsider its stance on climate reparations

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The US has said it will not pay climate reparations to countries affected by climate change disasters "under any circumstances".
Date:
21 July 2023

Nearly half of modern slavery survivors not getting adequate psychological assistance

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New report on experiences of survivors accessing wellbeing support in England and Wales
Date:
17 July 2023

Birmingham Professor appointed new Chair of the Medical Research Foundation

Professor Paul Moss
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Professor Paul Moss has been appointed as the new Chair of the Medical Research Foundation’s Board of Trustees, with effect from October 2023.
Date:
14 July 2023

Minister and MP visit Tommy’s miscarriage research centre

Minister Maria Caulfield, Olivia Blake MP and Tommy’s Ambassador Myleene Klass visit Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research
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Visitors shown the pilot of new system of miscarriage care for the UK
Date:
13 July 2023

Policymakers must act now on rules for emerging food technologies

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University of Birmingham expert calls on the UK Government to take action to fill the legislative gaps around food produced with new and novel technologies.
Date:
10 July 2023

Tip of the iceberg: research to understand experiences and needs of people with eating disorders

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New project to bring anthropological approach to understand lived experience of people with eating disorders
Date:
10 July 2023

Many clinically at-risk patients mounted low or no immune response to Covid vaccines

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OCTAVE study reveals real-world vaccine response in patients with impaired immune systems
Date:
06 July 2023

Research improves understanding of disagreements over the care of critically ill children

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A new literature review has improved understanding of the disagreements between families and healthcare professionals over the care of critically ill children.
Date:
06 July 2023

Long-standing partners create new healthy ageing research institute

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The University of Birmingham and The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University are exploring new opportunities to tackle the challenges posed by ageing.
Date:
04 July 2023

Art, photographs and poetry link life in HMP Liverpool to its Victorian History

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Research into life at HMP Liverpool and its Victorian history is being highlighted at a new exhibition at the Museum of Liverpool.
Date:
04 July 2023

Eating for two? Leave weight advice to the experts during pregnancy

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Meta-analysis of 99 studies found interventions from allied health professionals most effective for controlling prenatal weight gain
Date:
29 June 2023

DEMO receive College of Medical and Dental Sciences’ Patient & Public Involvement and Impact Award

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Team investigating improvement of ovarian cancer testing have been recognised for Patient and Public Involvement and Impact.
Date:
28 June 2023

Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre at the University Hospitals Birmingham Research Showcase 2023

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To mark International Clinical Trials Day, the NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) took part in UHB NHS Foundation Trust's Research Showcase.
Date:
28 June 2023

University of Birmingham rises seven places in global rankings

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The University of Birmingham has improved its position amongst the world's top universities.
Date:
27 June 2023

Healthy Mum, Healthy Baby, Healthy Future – One year on, what progress have we made?

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More than 800 women and 12,000 babies die each day from pregnancy-related complications... How much longer will we wait for new drugs to treat these conditions?
Date:
26 June 2023

Experts come together to explore the cultural perception of male mental health

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Experts come together to discuss and improve the cultural understanding of male mental health.
Date:
23 June 2023

Yearly re-scanning not needed for common brain tumour detected in 1 in 10

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National study found that small benign adenomas more likely to shrink or disappear than grow
Date:
23 June 2023

Wearable monitor detects stress hormone levels across a full 24-hour day

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Blood-free sensor can read for up to 72 hours and detect early signs of endocrine diseases more accurately than existing tests taken at one point in the day
Date:
21 June 2023

Collaborative film project shortlisted for the University Rose Sidgwick Award

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'The Wound is Where the Light Enters' film project has been nominated and shortlisted for the Rose Sidgwick Award for External Engagement and Impact.
Date:
21 June 2023

Genetic mutations blunt immune defences in leukaemia-linked rare bone marrow disorder

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Zebrafish used to identify bone marrow failures in GATA2 deficiency that result in defective DNA repair and marrow failure
Date:
21 June 2023

University of Birmingham’s TRAIN rig secures UKRI funding

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The University of Birmingham’s Transient Aerodynamic Investigation rig is one of 11 wind tunnel projects to share £23 million of UKRI funding.
Date:
19 June 2023

Lifesaving gynaecology professor gets OBE

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Professor Arri Coomarasamy recognised for research into miscarriage and severe bleeding in childbirth
Date:
19 June 2023

Coding Like a Lawyer: Learning to Programme Can Be Useful (and Fun) for Curating Legal Knowledge?

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In this blogpost, Birmingham Law School's Dr Chen Zhu reflects on the benefit of learning software programming for studying law.
Date:
15 June 2023

Chronic wound healing using glass

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The study shows how silver impregnated into ‘bioactive glass’ delivers more long-lasting antimicrobial wound protection than conventional alternatives
Date:
15 June 2023

University of Birmingham renews successful transatlantic partnership

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The University of Birmingham and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are extending their US-UK strategic research collaboration for another five years.
Date:
14 June 2023

Existing drug being tested for new use in patients with a rare blinding autoimmune disease

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A new trial receives funding to test whether a drug, utilised for treatment of alcohol dependency, could benefit patients with eye scarring conditions.
Date:
13 June 2023

Immune cell movement worse in older females, mice study finds

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First study to show ageing is factor in sex differences between immune cell movement around the body
Date:
13 June 2023

World leading cancer trials in Birmingham get £10 million boost

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University of Birmingham set for renewal of pioneering Cancer Research Clinical Trials Unit which delivers more than 100 national and international trials
Date:
09 June 2023

University of Birmingham awarded two national awards to unlock talent in health research

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Birmingham receives two of 10 prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Incubator awards to grow capacity in national priority areas.
Date:
08 June 2023

New paper lays the foundations for patient and public involvement in basic research

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Building in funding to meaningfully involve patients and public is key to success in laboratory-based immunology research, even in the context of a pandemic.
Date:
08 June 2023

Meet Dr Dan Whittingham, Lecturer in the History of Warfare and Conflict

Dr Daniel Whittingham
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Dr Dan Whittingham, Lecturer in the History of Warfare and Conflict, tells us all about his teaching, his research and his upcoming book.
Date:
07 June 2023

Dr Luis Manuel Garcia-Mispireta secures AHRC grant

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This project will develop a collaborative account of how the queer electronic music communities of Berlin have responded to the impact of COVID-19.
Date:
07 June 2023

Smiles and jokes help good managers boost hotel staff performance

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Using humour can help managers encourage hotel staff to provide guests with better service.
Date:
01 June 2023

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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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

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‘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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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
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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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

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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

Research project & art exhibition seeks to remove stigma of young people with disabilities in Jordan

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A research project from the University of Birmingham has culminated in a high-profile art exhibition at the Jordanian National Gallery of Art.
Date:
13 March 2023

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

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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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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