News stories from 2026
UHB researchers contribute to development of new mRNA flu vaccine approved in US
A new seasonal influenza vaccine has been approved in the United States following a large international clinical trial involving researchers at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB).
UHB consultant wins prestigious NIHR Research Leaders Prize
A Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) has been recognised with a prestigious national research leadership prize.
Consultant receives national recognition for leading pioneering type 1 diabetes research
Professor Parth Narendran, Honorary Consultant Physician at University Hospitals Birmingham, has been nationally recognised for his pioneering work in type 1 diabetes after receiving a prestigious Royal College of Physicians award.
AI-driven technology does not speed up lung cancer diagnosis
University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) has contributed to a major national study exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing lung cancer.
QEHB physiotherapist selected for prestigious national research leadership programme
Congratulations to Caroline Miller, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, who has been selected to join Cohort 4 of the NIHR Senior Research Leader (SRL) Programme for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (AHPs).
UHB clinicians contribute to breakthrough breast cancer research
Two University Hospitals Birmingham clinicians have played a key role in groundbreaking international research that could spare thousands of breast cancer patients from unnecessary chemotherapy.