Latest news from the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing Back to 'Institute of Inflammation and Ageing' Latest news from the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing University of Birmingham awarded Wellcome Leap contract Description:Dr Thomas Jackson has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract to research the responses of older people undergoing a stressful health event.Date:04 October 2023 Artificial intelligence to identify eye disease and predict onset other health conditions Description:Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system with potential to identify sight-threatening eye disease and predict other health conditions. Date:14 September 2023 New study aiming to find new ways to prevent and treat pregnancy complications Description:Birmingham researchers will explore how macrophages in the placenta may contribute to the development of preeclampsia.Date:12 September 2023 Vaping renders immune cells unable to move to meet threats Description:Even moderate exposure to nicotine-free vapour causes suppression of neutrophil’s typical activity.Date:06 September 2023 Eye scans detect signs of Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms emerge Description:Markers showing the presence of Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear can be found in the eyes, new study provesDate:22 August 2023 New programme to improve how medicines are used in hospital and community settings Description:Professor Liz Sapey will co-lead a programme aimed to transform the use of medicines for patients, especially those with multiple long-term conditions.Date:17 August 2023 There’s something in your eye – ocular microbiome study gets $2.3m Description:International collaboration will create definitive catalogue of micro-organisms living around our eyes.Date:15 August 2023 Rheumatology patients aid tool development to increase movement in people with rheumatoid arthritis Description:Dr Sally Fenton is working with the Rheumatology Research Patient Partnership to develop tools to increase physical activity in people with rheumatoid arthritisDate:15 August 2023 New partnership to advance research into IBD Description:Researchers from the University of Birmingham will work with Roche to identify new avenues for treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.Date:31 July 2023 Researchers aim for rapid biomarker diagnostic test for stroke, using saliva Description:The study aims to identify biomarkers in blood, urine, or saliva, for rapid diagnosis so patients are routed directly to the most appropriate treatment centre. Date:20 July 2023 Existing drug being tested for new use in patients with a rare blinding autoimmune disease Description:A new trial receives funding to test whether a drug, utilised for treatment of alcohol dependency, could benefit patients with eye scarring conditions.Date:13 June 2023 Immune cell movement worse in older females, mice study finds Description:First study to show ageing is factor in sex differences between immune cell movement around the bodyDate:13 June 2023 Previous123456Next