Helen Lau to join University of Birmingham as Director of Business Engagement and Research Impact Description:Helen Lau will lead the University’s business engagement and research impact activities to further enhance our world-leading research and innovation.Date:19 January 2024 Professor Cara Bailey appointed to new joint role at St Giles Hospice Description:Alongside her work at the University, Professor Bailey will work with St Giles two days a week to support the Hospice to build an enhanced research profile. Date:12 January 2024 Birmingham team secure award for their excellence in research Description:The University of Birmingham’s STANDING Together Team were recognised for their outstanding commitment to involving patients and the public in their work.Date:12 January 2024 Establishment of new research commissioning centre funded by £25 million FCDO investment Description:FCDO will invest up to £25 million in the centre over the coming years to test and pilot approaches to commissioning research more effectively and efficiently.Date:10 January 2024 Combining anti-tumour drugs with chemo may improve rare children’s cancer outcomes Description:Phase 2 trial found adding Bevacizumab to different chemotherapy drugs led to more patients’ tumours shrinking, which has helped to change routine UK treatment.Date:09 January 2024 Long COVID increases costs of primary care consultations each year Description:Data from almost a million patient healthcare records show at least £23m extra bill for GP appointments 12 weeks after Covid diagnosisDate:09 January 2024 82% of asthma hospitalisations not getting recommended two-day follow-up Description:Epidemiological study shows significant numbers of asthma patients not receiving standard level of care, and worse for black patientsDate:09 January 2024 New MA in Digital Media & Creative Industries launches at University of Birmingham Description:On completion of the programme, postgraduates will possess a diverse set of transferable and industry-specific skills, including digital content creation.Date:08 January 2024 One in four e-scooter users admit riding under the influence Description:Review of existing literature and West Midlands-based survey suggests that risk-taking behaviour may be contributing to higher numbers of rider injuries Date:21 December 2023 Birmingham joins partnership to increase diversity in community-led research Description:The University of Birmingham’s NIHR infrastructures will help to identify gaps in community led research to help engage underrepresented groups. Date:20 December 2023 Finding and targeting a tumour’s sweet spot to eradicate aggressive form of leukemia Description:Screening research found that removal of RUNX1 transcription factor and target gene could lead to network collapse and cancer cell deathDate:20 December 2023 Can railways save nature (and Christmas)? Description:Nick Cork, PhD Researcher at the University of Birmingham, explores how the railways could help save the UK's biodiversity and Christmas. Date:19 December 2023 World first sustainable surgery research conference held Description:Launch of first ever global clinical trial testing safety of reusable surgical gowns and drapesDate:19 December 2023 Professor Amos Burke appointed Director of the Birmingham Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit Description:Professor Amos Burke has been appointed as the new Director of the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, based at the University of Birmingham. Date:19 December 2023 Doctor Who festive specials linked to lower death rates Description:Study highlights the positive impact of doctors working over the festive period - may prompt broadcasters to air new Doctor Who episodes each year at ChristmasDate:18 December 2023 Research Fellow receives five-year £706K Wellcome Trust Early-Career Award Description:Dr Sally Clayton will study a novel pathway that becomes dysregulated in inflammatory diseases and how it controls the function in immune cells.Date:15 December 2023 Dr Chris Laoutaris elected to the Royal Historical Society Description:University of Birmingham's Dr Chris Laoutaris, Associate Professor in Shakespeare, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.Date:14 December 2023 Funding boost supports tackling bacterial infections worldwide through collaborative innovation Description:New funding, announced by the Medical Research Council, will support BactiVac, the Bacterial Vaccines Network as well as other global vaccine research. Date:12 December 2023 Health impacts of abuse more extensive than previously thought, research says Description:Mental health and maternal health had strongest association following intimate partner violence and childhood sexual abuseDate:11 December 2023 Toolkit helps researchers develop more equitable and representative research Description:People under-represented in trials could benefit from improved health prospects thanks to a new toolkit that will help make research more inclusive.Date:08 December 2023