Chronic Inflammation
Improving diagnosis, prevention and treatment of inflammation, a common feature of many diseases.
A holistic approach to inflammation research
Our leading inflammation research will positively impact patients with a wide range of chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
Through partnerships with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and the NHS, as well as our award-winning Department of Inflammation and Ageing, we are gaining a better understanding of the short- and long-term effects that inflammation has on the body.
Our researchers are developing recommendations for preventative measures as well as treatments for inflammation-related diseases.
We are proud to be leading the NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), focused on inflammatory disease research. Collaborative research from the Birmingham BRC has already seen nearly 1,000 clinical trials initiated and has informed UK clinical guidelines.
Understanding chronic inflammation is crucial because it lies at the heart of many debilitating diseases. By unravelling the complexities of inflammation, we can develop targeted therapies that not only alleviate symptoms but also address the root causes of these conditions. Our research is paving the way for innovative treatments that have the potential to transform patient care and improve quality of life.
Developing new ways to stop ‘inflammageing’
We identified a peptide that could rejuvenate the immune response in older individuals.
Research centres
NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre
Pioneering new treatments for patients with inflammatory and autoimmune joint, muscle, gut and liver diseases.
Research into Inflammatory Arthritis Centre Versus Arthritis
Research into finding a cure for rheumatoid arthritis.
Centre for Trauma Sciences Research
Developing novel tools, technologies, drugs and devices to help manage and treat the consequences of critical trauma.
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Inflammation and Ageing will provide you with the necessary skills to contribute to research focusing on finding solutions to a range of chronic inflammation-driven illnesses.
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