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Focused life science professional pipetting human serum media containing HIV infected cells from petri dish to microtiter plate. High protection degree work.

New gene therapy innovation centre to turn scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments

BHP founder-member the University of Birmingham is set to play a key role in a pioneering new gene therapy innovation centre which will advance scientific discoveries into promising treatment optio…
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£1.1m funding to improve uptake of at-home dialysis

A new study being carried out in collaboration with BHP founder-member the University of Birmingham could save the NHS up to £45m over three years by increasing the number of dialysis patients whos…
A beautiful little girl with cancer takes a break from treatment. She is standing near a large bay of windows in the hospital's corridor. The girl is wearing a headscarf and is holding a stuffed rabbit toy. She is looking out the window with a peaceful expression.
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Drug dosing technology to improve children’s cancer treatment

A new project has been launched in collaboration with BHP founder-member the University of Birmingham aimed at aiding more precise drug dosing in children with cancer. Children receiving chemother…
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Midlands’ maternity triage system goes nationwide

A maternity triage system developed by clinicians and researchers in the West Midlands has launched training online for the first time, becoming readily available to maternity teams across the UK.…

Birmingham’s brain tumour centre awarded Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence status

The brain tumour centre at BHP founder-member University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) has been recognised as a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence following rigorous expert-led assessments by the Tessa…

Birmingham spinout secures £800k for point-of-care diagnostics platform

Birmingham-based Linear Diagnostics Ltd has secured £800,000 from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and other investors in the company’s second round of funding, which will enable the comp…

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