Recent news stories
Celebrating 25 years of the NIHR Birmingham Clinical Research Facility
This year, we are celebrating 25 years of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB). The milestone was marked with a special anniversary event, bringing together current and former colleagues who have played a role in the CRF's success over the years.
Heartlands conference puts research at the heart of tackling health inequalities
The first two-day Heartlands Research and Quality Improvement Conference has been hailed a success. More than 200 colleagues came together at the start of October to celebrate and share research and quality improvement projects that are taking place at Heartlands Hospital.
National fellowship marks major step for early-phase dementia research in Birmingham
University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) is set to strengthen its role in dementia research following the award of a prestigious UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN) Clinical Trials Fellowship to consultant neurologist Dr Will Scotton.
New research facility opens at Good Hope Hospital
A new research facility at Good Hope Hospital is now open to patients. Located on the former CU27 ward, it provides dedicated space for interventional research, giving more of our patients the opportunity to take part in clinical trials.
New clinical investigation explores more inclusive blood oxygen monitoring
A clinical investigation at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) is exploring whether innovative ear-based technology could help improve the accuracy of blood oxygen measurements across different skin tones.
Birmingham integral to rolling out rapid genomic testing for brain tumours
A world-first NHS pilot of a rapid genomic test that allows doctors to diagnose what type of brain tumour a patient has in up to 24 hours is being expanded across England, with support from a collaboration of teams across Birmingham.