News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Largest genetic atlas for zebrafish ‘breakthrough’ for biomedical research Description:A collection of genetic maps will enable scientists to better study key health conditions including cancers and heart disease.Date:04 July 2022 Cardiovascular Science researchers awarded grant to develop new treatments for autoimmune conditions Description:The researchers will undertake the project to improve the outcome for patients diagnosed with autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis.Date:28 June 2022 Associate Professor in Respiratory Medicine selected for Future Leaders Programme Description:Dr Dhruv Parekh, Associate Professor in Respiratory Medicine, has been accepted onto the 2022 cohort of the Academy of Medical Sciences Future Leaders ProgrammeDate:21 June 2022 Birmingham research brings hope for spinal cord injury treatment Description:Birmingham scientists have shown an existing drug may reduce damage after spinal cord injury, by blocking the inflammatory response in the spinal cord.Date:20 May 2022 Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy welcomes new Professor of Regenerative Medicine Description:Professor Ivan Wall has been appointed as Professor of Regenerative Medicine with the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy at the University of Birmingham.Date:04 May 2022 Birmingham cardiovascular scientists appointed editor and deputy editor of international journals Description:Professor Neil Morgan and Dr Davor Pavlovic are joining Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine and Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology Plus respectively.Date:03 May 2022 New insight in patient response to surgical disruption in life-saving hormones Description:Cardiac surgery patients may not be producing enough life-saving hormones during their operationsDate:28 April 2022 New tool to assess Long COVID symptoms Description:A comprehensive tool that can assess the symptoms of Long COVID has been developed at the University of Birmingham for use in research and clinical care.Date:27 April 2022 Civilians and military take part in study to improve concussion prognosis Description:A major UK study to identify new ways to accurately predict if patients will develop long-term complications as a consequence of concussion has been launched. Date:08 April 2022 Midwifery course launches at the University of Birmingham to address national shortage Description:The University of Birmingham is launching a new Masters degree in midwifery. Date:06 April 2022 Mother to child transmission of COVID-19 infection, possible but rare - study Description:SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the COVID-19 infection, can be transmitted from mother to baby before, during and after childbirth.Date:16 March 2022 COVID-19 vaccination study opens at Great Ormond Street Hospital Description:Patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Southampton Children's Hospital are taking part in research to work out how they respond to COVID-19 vaccination.Date:15 March 2022 Previous23456789Next