Birmingham scientists win funding to develop ‘lollipops’ for mouth cancer diagnosis
A ‘lollipop’ that can diagnose mouth cancer early could become a reality, thanks to a pioneering project funded by Cancer Research UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPS…
Revolutionising diagnosis and management of cartilage tumours
The musculoskeletal radiology department at BHP member the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) has developed a new website designed to enhance the diagnosis and management of cartilage tumours.
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Birmingham researchers receive prestigious NIHR award
Professors Melanie Calvert and Richard Riley – both of BHP founder-member the University of Birmingham – have been recognised with a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior In…
Major contract awarded for a concussion research programme from the US Department of Defense
Birmingham experts in neurology have been awarded a seven-year contract by the U.S. Department of Defense – which could be worth up to $15.5m – to undertake a major research programme aiming to tra…
New research will target earliest stages of bone marrow cancer
A new programme, funded by Cancer Research UK and led by BHP founder-member the University of Birmingham, has set out to attempt to eradicate a major and incurable bone marrow cancer.
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Improving screening in underrepresented groups for genetic condition with heart complications
Researchers from across BHP are collaborating with community groups and Amicus Therapeutics to improve screening and diagnosis of Fabry disease, a rare and inherited condition where complications a…