A major new project, led by a University of Birmingham immunologist, is one of three new UK-wide studies that will receive funding from UKRI and NIHR to understand immune responses to the novel coronavirus.
Posted 07 October 2020 Vitamin D deficiency increased risk of COVID in healthcare workers, new UK study shows Research finds healthcare workers who self-isolated after developing COVID-19 symptoms were more likely to have a vitamin D deficiency, with workers from Black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds particularly affected.
Posted 06 October 2020 'COVID-19 free' hospital areas could save lives after surgery – global study Setting up 'COVID-19 free' hospital areas for surgical patients could save lives during the second wave of the pandemic – reducing the risk of death from lung infections associated with coronavirus.
Posted 06 October 2020 University of Birmingham academic awarded grant for rapid COVID research A University of Birmingham academic is one of three UK scientists awarded a share of £50,000 to develop innovative research to improve the care of COVID-19 patients.