Birmingham team recognised for showing that blood vessel leakiness can identify brain 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? 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 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 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 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 Description:Research with 141 participants across multiple perspectives found few examples of excellent care, and significant social and cultural barriers to accessing careDate:15 March 2023 Birmingham researchers receive funding to study veteran brain injury 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 Research project & art exhibition seeks to remove stigma of young people with disabilities in Jordan Description: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 Description:Phase two trial saw significant reduction in pressure in the brain and monthly headachesDate:13 March 2023 Naturally occurring peptide may tackle the ‘root cause’ of obesity-related conditions 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 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 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 Description:Twelve hospitals across country will be part of the network which will support the trial in IndiaDate:24 February 2023 After 25 years of AI health tech research computers are slowly beginning to listen to patients Description:Mental health and other chronic conditions leading way in combining AI potential with patient reported outcomesDate:22 February 2023 £1 million award for BactiVac Network to continue supporting development of bacterial vaccines 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 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 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 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 Description:International analysis has found that discordant results between two types of HPV test linked with worse outcomes for patientsDate:13 February 2023 Adding years to your inflammation clock – what factors affect healthy ageing-related system decline Description:Beneficial habits including exercise and healthy diet may delay ‘inflammaging’ associated with age-related health problemsDate:13 February 2023