News in the College

Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences

Matthew Campbell-Hill appointed Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee

Matthew Campbell-Hill
Description:
Matthew advises government on inclusivity and accessibility of all transport for across the UK.
Date:
30 May 2023

£2.5 million grant for West Midlands researchers to tackle urgent health and social care questions

Patient holding hands.
Description:
Grant allows West Midlands researchers to provide evidence to policymakers in health and social care to ensure the highest quality of care is received.
Date:
24 May 2023

New concussion study in women’s rugby

women playing rugby
Description:
Marker Diagnostics, which developed a saliva-based concussion diagnostic based on Birmingham research, is to start a study on concussion in sportswomen.
Date:
18 May 2023

Brain cell death in rare disease Wolfram syndrome linked to mitochondrial defects

Microscopy images of disease-affected neurons generated from Wolfram syndrome patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells, showing neuronal and cell death markers (left and right panels); Schematic representation of genetic and chemical rescue of mitochondrial dysfunction in Wolfram syndrome (middle panel).
Description:
The Sarkar and Barrett labs have defined the molecular basis of neurodegeneration in Wolfram Syndrome patients carrying the WFS1 gene mutation.
Date:
17 May 2023

The ‘invisible’ cellulose coatings that mitigate surface transmission of pathogens

person reaching for a door handle
Description:
A thin film of cellulose fibre that is invisible to the naked eye, is suitable for use on high traffic objects such as door handles and handrails.
Date:
17 May 2023

£2m boost for study to detect early stage ovarian cancer

Six medical vials of blood for testing in a yellow tray
Description:
NHS Cancer Programme funding will see an advanced test used at GP surgeries in the West Midlands to diagnose early-stage ovarian cancer.
Date:
15 May 2023

Cannabinoid-based drug trial for brain tumours begins

A doctor holding up a sheet of fMRI scan results from a brain
Description:
Patients with aggressive brain tumours may be able to take part in a new trial of a cannabinoid-based drug, coordinated by the University of Birmingham.
Date:
12 May 2023

Birmingham cancer researchers show how reduced MYB levels promote malignant blood cell development

The process of malignant blood cell development.
Description:
Study showed that low levels of the MYB protein can be linked to the development of rare blood cancers.
Date:
12 May 2023

Birmingham researchers receive grant to investigate methods to prevent dental cavities and erosion

Image of teeth.
Description:
The prevalence of dental cavities remains high, as a result of acids produced by some oral bacteria in dental plaque, as well as acids found in food and drink.
Date:
11 May 2023

AI-powered personalised medicine tool for hypertension being developed

A woman testing herself using blood pressure machine
Description:
Hypertension patients could receive a personalised medication profile thanks to a new, artificial intelligence-supported research project.
Date:
10 May 2023

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria contaminates whole ICU - study

Scientist testing for microorganisms on a petri dish plate
Description:
Almost one third of patients in a Chinese ICU infected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria causing severe disease, new study reveals.
Date:
09 May 2023

Lifesaving solution dramatically reduces severe bleeding after childbirth

Close up of pregnant woman holding abdomen with male partner standing behind her holding her hands
Description:
A trial of a set of interventions to manage postpartum haemorrhage, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found a 60% reduction in heavy bleeding
Date:
09 May 2023
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