News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Center of Excellence Award Renewal for Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center Description:A world-class Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology Center in Birmingham has successfully had their center status renewed.Date:29 April 2024 How vaccines are a key tool to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance Description:As AMR threatens to become the leading cause of death by 2050, vaccines could lead way to tackle drug-resistant infections and reduce reliance on antibioticsDate:25 April 2024 How much do we really value end-of-life care? Description:Professor Cara Bailey reflects on UK House of Commons debate highlighting need to rethink how we fund hospicesDate:23 April 2024 Birmingham Professor to lead the European Federation of Periodontology Description:The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) have recently named Professor Moritz Kebschull, from the School of Dentistry, as their new President.Date:23 April 2024 £12M research centre will improve efficiency of rare disease trials to unlock tests and treatments Description:Researchers from The University of Birmingham have created a new £12M research centre to improve clinical trials for rare diseases. Date:23 April 2024 Bridging science and creativity: a reflective session on liver health Description:Birmingham researchers hosted a unique event that brought together liver disease patients, researchers, charity partners, and an artist in residence.Date:19 April 2024 How the Birmingham Drug Discovery Hub created an investment-ready ‘drug library’ Description:Set up to realise untapped potential in Birmingham’s drug discovery research, the Hub has attracted more than £4m on the back of just £0.2m investment Date:18 April 2024 £17.9m for Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre network to bolster UK clinical trial infrastructure Description:The network includes the Midlands-Wales Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre, jointly delivered by University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham.Date:17 April 2024 Harnessing B cells could fight cancer or autoimmune diseases by targeting mitochondrial metabolism Description:New research finds a crucial role for Thioredoxin protein in regulatory B cells control of the immune systemDate:17 April 2024 Launch of new international medical code for presymptomatic type 1 diabetes Description:University of Birmingham and NHS England researchers have created a diagnostic code for presymptomatic type 1 diabetes to enhance healthcare treatment.Date:17 April 2024 New Inflammatory Bowel Disease testing protocol could speed up diagnosis Description:Serial home tests would reduce unnecessary colonoscopy testingDate:15 April 2024 Live long and prosper? 7 top tips for targeting inflammaging and promoting a longer healthier life Description:As people are living longer, experts from the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing cover seven evidence-based recommendations to tackle 'inflammageing'.Date:15 April 2024 Previous1234567Next