Hypertension poses major health risk for patients in middle income countries Description:Hypertension is revealed as a major health problem for middle-income countries – leading to heart problems and death.Date:07 July 2022 Largest genetic atlas for zebrafish ‘breakthrough’ for biomedical research Description:A collection of genetic maps will enable scientists to better study key health conditions including cancers and heart disease.Date:04 July 2022 Associate Professor in Respiratory Medicine selected for Future Leaders Programme Description:Dr Dhruv Parekh, Associate Professor in Respiratory Medicine, has been accepted onto the 2022 cohort of the Academy of Medical Sciences Future Leaders ProgrammeDate:21 June 2022 ITSEE students win prizes at Postgraduate Research Festival Description:Andrew Patton won the Michael O’Rourke postgraduate publication prize and Gabriël Oberholzer was named People’s Choice Runner-up in the Images of Research.Date:20 June 2022 Now in paperback: International Law and International Politics by Alexander Orakhelashvili Description:Latest work by Birmingham Law School expert in international law is available this month (June 2022) in paperback from Edward Elgar.Date:15 June 2022 Global rail leaders focus on ‘reshaping our railways post-pandemic’ Description:Leaders in rail innovation from across the globe came together in Birmingham to discuss plans to develop, improve and shape the industry post-pandemic.Date:15 June 2022 University of Birmingham apologises for its role in historical sexual reorientation research Description:The University of Birmingham has formally acknowledged its role in historical sexual reorientation research and practice on its Edgbaston campus.Date:08 June 2022 Birmingham research brings hope for spinal cord injury treatment Description:Birmingham scientists have shown an existing drug may reduce damage after spinal cord injury, by blocking the inflammatory response in the spinal cord.Date:20 May 2022 University of Birmingham ranked among top UK universities for research Description:The University of Birmingham has today received an outstanding vote of confidence in the quality of its research and contribution to society.Date:12 May 2022 Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy welcomes new Professor of Regenerative Medicine Description:Professor Ivan Wall has been appointed as Professor of Regenerative Medicine with the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy at the University of Birmingham.Date:04 May 2022 Reconnecting Birmingham to Ruskin Land Description:Researchers from the University of Birmingham will be working with artists and schools to co-create artworks on the themes of nature and environmental justice.Date:25 April 2022 Into the abyss? Charity finances during the Covid pandemic Description:Charities were expected to be under pressure during COVID-19, new research highlights to what extent have these forebodings been borne out.Date:14 April 2022 Civilians and military take part in study to improve concussion prognosis Description:A major UK study to identify new ways to accurately predict if patients will develop long-term complications as a consequence of concussion has been launched. Date:08 April 2022 Autistic pupils twice as likely to be excluded from school Description:Due to inadequate systems and budget cuts, schools are twice as likely to expel autistic pupilsDate:04 April 2022 Russia’s War in Ukraine: Its Impact on Trauma Description:Trauma is a huge effect of war not only on physical health, which is more easily visible, but also the mental health consequence, which may remain hidden. Date:24 March 2022 Addressing the ‘invisible water crisis’ of global water pollution Description:World Water Day this year highlights groundwater and the need to protect, as global water pollution represents a major ‘invisible water crisis’.Date:21 March 2022 COVID-19 vaccination study opens at Great Ormond Street Hospital Description:Patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Southampton Children's Hospital are taking part in research to work out how they respond to COVID-19 vaccination.Date:15 March 2022 New antimicrobial air filters tested on trains rapidly kill SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses Description:Researchers have developed new antimicrobial technology for air filters that can kill bacteria, fungi and viruses including SARS-CoV-2.Date:09 March 2022 Researchers find genetic 'fingerprints' of ancient migrations in modern-day United Arab Emirates Description:Geneticists and archaeologists analysed 1,200 people from the United Arab Emirates and found genetic traces of population mixing spanning thousands of years.Date:03 March 2022 Dr Alice Turner hosts Respiratory Medicine Event at our New City-Centre Venue Description:Our symposium convened industry leaders from the healthcare and life sciences sector and key academics to discuss how to make respiratory medicine sustainable.Date:01 March 2022