News Back to 'Birmingham Medical School' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Showcasing research for Brain Injury Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week Description:Researchers from across Colleges came together to share their research projects with the public during Brain Injury Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week.Date:14 March 2024 Universal screening using simple device could save countless babies’ lives Description:Editorial published in Lancet calls for UK to screen newborn babies using pulse oximetry which could spot congenital heart defectsDate:13 March 2024 Future vaccine makers to get VR-assisted training centre of excellence Description:University of Birmingham will lead UK-wide training to address critical skills demand in life sciencesDate:12 March 2024 Improved understanding of the biology of eye complications caused by diabetes Description:New research shows why problems replacing the ‘batteries’ inside the cells at the back of the eye can lead to complications with vision in people with diabetes.Date:12 March 2024 Major contract awarded for a concussion research programme from the US Department of Defense Description:Birmingham experts will lead a major research programme involving hundreds of people across the UK to transform the way concussion is identified and managed. Date:11 March 2024 Professor Kirsty Hill recognised for outstanding contribution to oral health Description:Prof Hill was nominated for two CURA-H awards, honouring achievements of women in healthcareDate:08 March 2024 Birmingham researcher awarded for his work in endocrinology Description:Dr Alessandro Prete has been selected for the 2024 European Journal of Endocrinology Rising Star Cohort.Date:05 March 2024 New research will target earliest stages of bone marrow cancer Description:The opportunity to eradicate a major and incurable bone marrow cancer has been made possible with a new programme funded by Cancer Research UK. Date:04 March 2024 Women need better care to avoid endometrial cancer development, study finds Description:Study follows 26 years of research conducted at University of Birmingham to establish best treatments for endometrial hyperplasiaDate:01 March 2024 New recommendations make it easier for patients to feed back on their health Description:A new resource may help minimise respondent burden in the collection of patient-reported outcomes.Date:29 February 2024 Professor John Terry appointed a theme lead for Epilepsy Research Institute UK Description:Professor Terry, Director of the Centre for Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine will work with The Epilepsy Research Institute to forward research.Date:29 February 2024 Improving screening in underrepresented groups for genetic condition with heart complications Description:Birmingham researchers are working with community groups to help boost screening and diagnosis of a rare genetic condition in under-represented groups.Date:29 February 2024 Previous3456789Next