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Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences

World first sustainable surgery research conference held

Surgeons reaching for medical implements
Description:
Launch of first ever global clinical trial testing safety of reusable surgical gowns and drapes
Date:
19 December 2023

Professor Amos Burke appointed Director of the Birmingham Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit

Amos Burke, wearing a blue suit.
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

Promotional image for a Doctor Who christmas special featuring Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman
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 Christmas
Date:
18 December 2023

Research Fellow receives five-year £706K Wellcome Trust Early-Career Award

Dr Sally Clayton
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

Funding boost supports tackling bacterial infections worldwide through collaborative innovation

Bacteria
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

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Description:
Mental health and maternal health had strongest association following intimate partner violence and childhood sexual abuse
Date:
11 December 2023

Toolkit helps researchers develop more equitable and representative research

Hands of various ethnicities placed on table
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

Good maternal health ‘reparations’ has lifelong benefits for women

A pregnant woman taking a blood measurement on her index finger
Description:
Call for action to address vulnerability during pregnancy for women around the world.
Date:
07 December 2023

Patients receiving doctors' letters welcome – so let's extend to psychiatry too

Psychiatist making handwritten notes during a consultation session with patient
Description:
Clinicians encouraged to correspond directly with patients about care
Date:
04 December 2023

Further funding recognises Birmingham’s growing reputation in public health research

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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

Full room of attendees at the UoB and NIHR Research Showcase
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

A newborn baby being held next to its mother after a caesarian section birth
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
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