News stories from 2025

Brain cancer excellence recognised in the West Midlands
Health care providers and academics across the West Midlands have been recognised for their outstanding treatment, care and research for brain tumours.

Help shape the future of healthcare for Black communities
The new initiative focuses on health conditions affecting people from Black communities in the UK.

Join us at our Research Showcase this month!
This event will highlight the latest in research, development, and innovation from across the Trust.

Key research role for UHB in national trial
UHB colleagues are leading on a national trial which aims to reduce wound infections that can occur after surgery.

New innovative approach aims to reduce treatment duration for radiotherapy patients
A new study aimed at improving the current breath-holding technique during radiotherapy, known as Deep Inspiration Breath Hold, is currently underway at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
New recommendations to increase transparency and tackle potential bias in medical AI technologies
Patients will be better able to benefit from innovations in medical artificial intelligence (AI) if a new set of internationally agreed recommendations are followed.