Flagship Cancer Research UK precision medicine trial highlights the need for a new approach in treating genomically complicated cancers

A pioneering lung cancer study, led by the University of Birmingham’s Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, has highlighted important factors that will need to be considered in the next … Continue reading “Flagship Cancer Research UK precision medicine trial highlights the need for a new approach in treating genomically complicated cancers”

First nationwide insight into new paediatric condition related to COVID-19

A UK study into critically ill children admitted to paediatric intensive care units with symptoms of a rare, new inflammatory syndrome, has combined data from units across the country to … Continue reading “First nationwide insight into new paediatric condition related to COVID-19”

Regulation matters: major report launched by Birmingham Health Partners

Experts in regulatory science from Birmingham Health Partners (BHP) have called for a coherent and specific national strategy for regulatory science – including training, funding and cross-disciplinary working – in … Continue reading “Regulation matters: major report launched by Birmingham Health Partners”

Birmingham patient among first to receive COVID-19 convalescent plasma

One of the first people to receive COVID-19 convalescent plasma has spoken about their experience and urged people to donate. Ahmed Bhayat from Handsworth in Birmingham, was one of the … Continue reading “Birmingham patient among first to receive COVID-19 convalescent plasma”