07 September 2022 How the immune system tolerates friendly gut bacteria New understanding about how the gut balances between 'good' and 'bad' bacteria could provide new clues for managing chronic gut diseases
06 September 2022 Patient preferences surveyed to inform the development of acceptable new treatments Study part of new European recommendations for bringing patient preferences into drug development
05 September 2022 Crystal clear communication: conversation between immune and nerve cells help maintain cornea health Review of research found that two way conversation ensures inflammation in cornea kept to minimum
05 September 2022 Eye dye potential diagnostic tool for ocular inflammation disease Diagnostics for uveitis could be made easier thanks to new dye that can be used in drop form
01 September 2022 Anticlotting hope after rare genetic defect discovery New research with families in Chile looking at a rare genetic defect suggests that new, more powerful drugs to prevent dangerous clotting would be safe.
29 August 2022 Global digital health leaders propose framework for healthcare data research Healthcare data research should follow a framework to ensure transparency at every stage, according to experts across research, regulation and patient advocacy.
26 August 2022 Reducing health inequalities through research - Professor Thangaratinam becomes the lead Shakila Thangaratinam, Professor of Maternal and Perinatal Health has been appointed as Research and Development Lead for Birmingham Women’s Hospital.
25 August 2022 Medal success should also inspire active pregnancy Exercise during pregnancy is not only safe, but also beneficial for mothers and babies.
24 August 2022 UoB Academics reflect on their roles as Venue Medical Managers for the Commonwealth Games 2022 Professor Julie Taylor and Dr Onn Shaun Thein reflect on their volunteering experiences as Venue Medical Managers at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
15 August 2022 Preterm birth delay drugs safe for global reduction in neonatal death Women around the world must access the best medical treatments that help to delay preterm births.
08 August 2022 Dr Clare Ray receives the Joseph Chamberlain Award for Educational Advancement Dr Ray has been recognised by the University for her outstanding work on widening participation.
04 August 2022 University of Birmingham signs licensing deal with world’s largest COVID-19 test provider The licence is for a new testing method that is just as sensitive as PCR, but faster than a lateral flow test