University of Birmingham wins Wellcome Trust funding for research culture 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 Description: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 Description: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 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 Description: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 Description:Results of economic analysis of ChEETAh trial looks at evidence from seven low and middle-income countriesDate:13 February 2024 Anabolic steroid use can increase heart disease risk Description:Taking testosterone may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in individuals with an existing predispositionDate:13 February 2024 Researchers across the UK will benefit from support from Birmingham Description:The University of Birmingham has been selected to run the National Collaborative of Research Support Services (RSS).Date:08 February 2024 Professor Fiona de Londras appointed to the Barber Chair of Jurisprudence Description:The prestigious post within Birmingham Law School, recognising an outstanding researcher in public law, goes to a woman for the first time in 89 years.Date:07 February 2024 The effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse on health and wellbeing Description:Dr Joht Singh Chandan writes about how Childhood Sexual Abuse has a significant and meaningful impact on the global burden of disease.Date:06 February 2024 New research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may be driving disease Description:A Birmingham study reveals a novel cellular phenomenon could be responsible for the onset of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).Date:02 February 2024 Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit: Celebrating 40 Years of Funding From Cancer Research UK Description:To mark four decades of funding, the Birmingham Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU) held a special celebratory event in January. Date:02 February 2024 Birmingham Platelet Group recognised in 2023 Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards Description:Birmingham researchers have been celebrated for their breakthrough work in thrombosis.Date:02 February 2024 Immune cells lose ‘killer instinct’ in cancerous tumours – but functionality can be re-awakened Description:First study tracking how NK cells respond in tumours found that stimulating the IL-15 pathway prevented the rapid loss of function and improved tumour controlDate:02 February 2024 New and highly infectious E. coli strain resistant to powerful antibiotics Description:More infectious version of bacteria found to have caused two outbreaks in a children’s hospital in ChinaDate:31 January 2024 New appointment: Dr Shivan Sivakumar Description:Dr Shivan Sivakumar, a nationally recognised oncologist in cancers of the pancreas, liver and biliary tract, joins the College of Medical and Dental Sciences.Date:30 January 2024 Patients at high health risk during India floods benefit from £3 million project Description:National Institute for Health and Care Research funding to develop healthcare interventions to protect vulnerable Indian patients at risk from seasonal floodingDate:25 January 2024 Who needs blockchain? New research says many decisions to use blockchain are unnecessary Description:New research has revealed that blockchain technology is probably unnecessary in the majority of cases, despite its popularity. Date:24 January 2024 Dr Chris Laoutaris elected a Fellow of the English Association Description:Dr Chris Laoutaris has been invited to join the Fellowship in recognition of his outstanding work and achievements as a member of the community of English.Date:24 January 2024 Lockdown air quality boost in Oxford helped 41% reduction in adult asthma hospital stays Description:Reductions in Nitrogen Dioxide and Particular Matter combined with fine weather during 2020 led to cleaner air conditions compared to previous five-year averageDate:24 January 2024