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University of Birmingham joins drug discovery collaboration with Evotec and Bristol Myers Squibb

BHP founder-member the University of Birmingham is part of a new industry collaboration launched to accelerate drug discovery projects by fast-tracking research from lab to patient. Birmingham i…
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Weight loss surgery significantly reduces brain pressure in patients with IIH

Weight loss surgery is more effective than dieting to reduce brain pressure that can cause blindness in patients with a neurological condition, finds a study led by Birmingham Health Partners found…
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End the postcode lottery in miscarriage care and treatment, say researchers

Leading experts at BHP founder-member the University of Birmingham and Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research are calling on the UK government to invest in early pregnancy units and recur…

Birmingham Health Innovation Campus takes another step forward after planning permission granted

Work is set to begin on the first phase of Birmingham Health Innovation Campus this Summer after planning permission was granted by Birmingham City Council. The first phase will see the developm…
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Trial aims to prevent blindness in patients with neurological condition IIH

A new clinical trial being led by two Birmingham Health Partners founder-members aims to identify the best surgical treatment option to prevent blindness in patients with a neurological condition.…
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Rugby study identifies new method to diagnose concussion using saliva

A study of top-flight UK rugby players – carried out by BHP founder-member the University of Birmingham in collaboration with the Rugby Football Union (RFU), Premiership Rugby, and Marker Diagnosti…

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