BHP researchers find new approach to detect meningitis and encephalitis
New research led by Aston University’s Dr Ghaniah Hassan-Smith has found a new technique to diagnose infections of the central nervous system, such as meningitis and encephalitis, which can be diffic…
Rapid genomic testing for brain tumours piloted in Birmingham
A world-first NHS pilot of a rapid genomic test that allows doctors to diagnose what type of brain tumour a patient has within 24 hours is being expanded across England, supported by a collaborative…
£50m funding to cure – rather than control – inflammatory diseases
Birmingham researchers are now part of the new £50m UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) for Restorative Immunology, seeking to find curative treatments for inflam…
Birmingham expert chairs Independent Commission on safe AI adoption in healthcare
A Birmingham clinical academic has co-chaired a new report setting out how the NHS can adopt AI innovations while maintaining public trust and patient safety.
Professor Alastair Denniston of BHP f…
Non-invasive test identifies more than 9 in 10 bladder cancers, clinical study finds
More than 9 in 10 patients who had bladder cancer were picked up through a non-invasive urine test after urgent referral, a new study has found.
Study of 964 patients across seven NHS urology unit…
Aston University’s health researchers to help guide redesign of Birmingham and Solihull’s NHS
Aston University is partnering with fellow BHP members Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) to build better joined-up health and care services in local neighbourhood…