21 December 2023 One in four e-scooter users admit riding under the influence Review of existing literature and West Midlands-based survey suggests that risk-taking behaviour may be contributing to higher numbers of rider injuries
20 December 2023 Birmingham joins partnership to increase diversity in community-led research The University of Birmingham’s NIHR infrastructures will help to identify gaps in community led research to help engage underrepresented groups.
20 December 2023 Finding and targeting a tumour’s sweet spot to eradicate aggressive form of leukemia Screening research found that removal of RUNX1 transcription factor and target gene could lead to network collapse and cancer cell death
19 December 2023 World first sustainable surgery research conference held Launch of first ever global clinical trial testing safety of reusable surgical gowns and drapes
19 December 2023 Professor Amos Burke appointed Director of the Birmingham Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit Professor Amos Burke has been appointed as the new Director of the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, based at the University of Birmingham.