News Back to 'Birmingham Medical School' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Further funding recognises Birmingham’s growing reputation in public health research Description:Our public health research is strong and significant new funding demonstrates further growth and confidence in Birmingham to lead the way in this area.Date:30 November 2023 Stronger together: Birmingham research infrastructures get together to boost innovation Description:At the University of Birmingham and NIHR Research Showcase, local research infrastructures highlighted their combined capabilities to potential collaborators.Date:30 November 2023 Epilepsy and Pregnancy – new project to create personalised care for at-risk mums Description:Launch event in Parliament hosted by former health minister Baroness Cumberlege, who chaired key report on harmful side effects of some medicine.Date:30 November 2023 Colonic surgery complications reduced across globe after online training programme Description:EAGLE study led to fewer anastomotic leaks following surgery in more than 300 global surgery sitesDate:30 November 2023 What dinosaurs have to do with human ageing Description:New longevity bottleneck theory proposes why long-lived mammals age more rapidly than many reptilesDate:30 November 2023 One in seven male gym goers considered impact on fertility Description:Three quarters of men who participated in study said they would change workouts or supplement use if they knew it had long-term effectDate:29 November 2023 Comprehensive tissue reference for understanding rheumatoid arthritis created Description:Researchers have compiled a comprehensive reference of synovial tissue from patients with rheumatoid arthritis, which could inform new targeted therapies.Date:28 November 2023 Where DNA copying into RNA starts could determine whether cancer cells are receptive to treatment Description:Study found 59 cancer types that could have transcript start site switching weaknessDate:23 November 2023 Early epigenetic instructions anticipate next steps of gene activity during blood cell development Description:The complex catalogue of interactions between genes that enable proper blood cell development to begin has been identified in a new study.Date:23 November 2023 Study reveals the elderly encounter double waiting times in A&E Description:Frail patients with complex needs face potential age discrimination in emergency units as studies reveal a preference towards younger patients.Date:22 November 2023 Gender prize gap in science exists as one in eight female academics win awards named after men Description:Males win 88% of awards named after men, and 53% of prizes named after womenDate:21 November 2023 UK diabetes prevention programme may have global impact Description:As 10% of worlds adults predicted to develop diabetes, UK-wide programme to reduce the risk of developing disease is proven beyond reasonable doubt to workDate:15 November 2023 Previous78910111213Next