QS World University Subject Rankings released for 2023 University of Birmingham rises 30 places to be joint 62nd in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine.
21 June 2023 Wearable monitor detects stress hormone levels across a full 24-hour day Blood-free sensor can read for up to 72 hours and detect early signs of endocrine diseases more accurately than existing tests taken at one point in the day
21 June 2023 Genetic mutations blunt immune defences in leukaemia-linked rare bone marrow disorder Zebrafish used to identify bone marrow failures in GATA2 deficiency that result in defective DNA repair and marrow failure
19 June 2023 Lifesaving gynaecology professor gets OBE Professor Arri Coomarasamy recognised for research into miscarriage and severe bleeding in childbirth
15 June 2023 Chronic wound healing using glass The study shows how silver impregnated into ‘bioactive glass’ delivers more long-lasting antimicrobial wound protection than conventional alternatives
13 June 2023 Existing drug being tested for new use in patients with a rare blinding autoimmune disease A new trial receives funding to test whether a drug, utilised for treatment of alcohol dependency, could benefit patients with eye scarring conditions.