Recent news stories
New motor neurone disease research nurse appointed at University Hospitals Birmingham
A new research nurse has been appointed at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) to help people living with motor neurone disease (MND) access clinical trials and research studies.
QEHB treats first UK patient with Teplizumab following NHS approval
Annette Quilter, a 42-year-old from Shropshire, has become the first person in the UK to receive Teplizumab as part of standard clinical care at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), part of University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), following its approval for NHS use earlier this year.
QEHB leads UK recruitment for international study exploring exceptional cancer survival
A research team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) has been recognised as the UK’s highest patient recruiter for an international study investigating why some individuals survive aggressive cancers far longer than expected.
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.