Identifying DNA repair genes holds promise for improving cancer treatment
A new way in which cancer cells can repair DNA damage has been discovered by researchers at BHP founder-member the University of Birmingham.
These new findings shed new light on how cancer cells r…
New research collaboration will develop precision cell therapies for blood disorders
The Universities of Birmingham and Oxford are to take part in one of five NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) research units launched today.
The £20m programme, co-funded by the National Institute fo…
BHP welcomes new Professor of Regenerative Medicine
Professor Ivan Wall has been appointed as Professor of Regenerative Medicine with the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy at BHP founder-member the University of Birmingham.
Professor Wall j…
Healthy Mum, Healthy Baby, Healthy Future: Report Sets out Vision to Deliver Safe, Effective and Accessible Medicines for use in Pregnancy
In a UK-first report launched today, in the House of Commons, leading figures from charity, healthcare, industry, law and academia have outlined a collaborative vision for UK leadership to improve ma…
Improving access to quality post-injury care can save lives
A major study led by BHP founder-member the University of Birmingham will help reduce unnecessary deaths in developing countries from injuries caused by accidents or violence.
Every year five mill…
Patient symptom and quality of life assessments must be inclusive and equitable
Information reported directly by patients can be invaluable for assessing the impact of disease and treatment on patients’ symptoms and quality of life -but more needs to be done to include under-ser…