Inflammation and Ageing
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News and updates from the Department of Inflammation and Ageing at @unibirmingham. College of Medicine and Health, @unibirm_CMH.
University of Birmingham, UK
Joined September 2016
We're proud to see Dr Louise Crowley & @drdhruvparekh leading new research into sleep disordered breathing in people with #PulmonaryFibrosis - funded by @ActionPFcharity Small Research Grant Programme 👏 Congratulations to this round of awardees! 🔗 https://t.co/tcTTVmKmSr
actionpf.org
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is excited to announce our newly launched Small Research Grant Programme has allocated £20,000 to support UK based researchers in advancing evidence to improve...
Our Small Research Grant Programme has awarded £20,000 to UK researchers working to improve care & treatment for people with PF. Projects: - Sleep disordered breathing, Dr Crowley & Dr Parekh @UoBinfectionsch - Diagnosis delays, Dr Morgan @ImperialSPH
https://t.co/kd0MrFOdyY
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New @unibirmingham research finds NHS head injury discharge advice often falls short of @NICEComms standards. Improved, up-to-date guidance could speed recovery & reduce long-term #Concussion symptoms. Read the full article: https://t.co/tld7Sn21gj
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New research from @unibirmingham shows that immune ageing may drive the onset of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) — not just result from it. This could transform how we detect, treat, and prevent RA in at-risk individuals. Full article online: https://t.co/Jc7MxqwfiW
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Latest @unibirmingham research shows PEPITEM - a naturally occurring peptide - could offer a new treatment for #Osteoporosis. PEPITEM shows promise as a dual-action therapy of promoting bone formation & reducing bone breakdown. Find out more: https://t.co/pYqUN3gtNc
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Ageing and #Cancer are very different processes - yet the latest review from @jpsenescence shows they're closely interlinked. Cancer suppression mechanisms protects the young, but can drive #Ageing later in life. Read the latest thought-provoking review 👇 @InflamAge_UoB
New paper @NatureRevCancer on the evolutionary interplay between ageing and cancer 🚨 These are overlapping yet also antagonistic processes. While cancer involves cell proliferation and growth, ageing often involves cellular degeneration and atrophy. Because natural selection
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Prof Lisa Hill (@Neuroscience_Dr) from @unibirmingham featured on @itvnews highlighting vital research into traumatic brain injury in veterans. Her interview starts ~10 mins in: https://t.co/a6gkJJyhLq (Screenshot from ITV News - July 2025) #TBI #VeteransHealth #Neuroscience
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A thought-provoking new piece from @jpsenescence casting doubt on the effectiveness of senolytics as anti-ageing therapies. Essential reading for anyone following translational ageing research 👇 #Ageing #Senolytics #AntiAgeing
Can senolytics slow aging? Recent clinical trials and the largest mouse study of senolytics to date have failed to support this notion, raising questions regarding the future of senolytics as an anti-aging therapy. The latest @NatureBiotech 🚨 1/3 https://t.co/aDosJxf6nq
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We're excited to see the work that Prof Adam Croft & his team are doing to advance knowledge & treatment in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis which affects more than 10,000 children in the UK. The latest findings for this exciting study is now available to read 👇 #JIA #Arthritis
A world-first study led by @unibirmingham researchers reveals the unique cellular makeup of inflamed joints in children with #JuvenileArthritis - unlocking clues to why treatments work differently in each child. A major step towards personalised care 👏 🔗 https://t.co/Dlo8HjwJeU
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🚨New paper alert: A must-read for anyone interested in the biology of ageing. @jpsenescence offers a comprehensive overview of the major theories of ageing - @NatureCellBio paper now available online 👇 #Ageing #Research
🚨New paper on theories of ageing I discuss the major mechanistic theories of ageing in light of recent findings as well as the fundamental nature of the ageing process. Theoretical work is more important than ever in biology, including in ageing. https://t.co/JG7XLI6QFS
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It's great to see the biology of ageing featured at the highest levels with our own Prof @jpsenescence contributing to this important @ScienceBoard_UN. Read more below 👇 #Ageing #Inflammation #Birmingham
Awesome to see the @UN highlight the biology of aging. It was great to contribute - together with many other colleagues - to this brief by the @ScienceBoard_UN to the UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres
https://t.co/wIqUvC4u68
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We're thrilled that Prof Fang Gao has been awarded an OBE for her services to anaesthesia 👏 A global leader in critical & perioperative care, Prof Gao’s research has shaped major clinical guidelines & she was the first female anaesthetist elected as FMedSci #KingsBirthdayHonours
Huge congratulations go to Professor Fang Gao in @UoBinfectionsch, who has been awarded an OBE for Services for Anaesthesia in the in King’s Birthday Honours #kingsbirthday2025
https://t.co/mlnjal330f
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How is ultrasound imaging paving the way for more personalised & effective treatments for #Arthritis? To find out, join @BirminghamBRC for a short online talk held by Prof @a_filer (@unibirmingham) - no science knowledge needed! 🗓️19 June, 6-7pm Sign up: https://t.co/JyHXns7mLa
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We're excited to share @UoB_JonesLab upcoming inaugural lecture at @unibirmingham where #Ageing science meets a personal journey. A must-attend for anyone curious about healthy ageing 👇
Why do some of us age well, while others “fall to pieces”? 🧬 Join Prof. Simon Jones as he explores the science of ageing, resilience, and life in academia in his inaugural lecture. 📍 In-person | @unibirmingham 📅 3 June 2025 (16:00 - 17:00) 🔗 https://t.co/rcac7ydIcC
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Fascinating insights into the biology of #Ageing - Our very own @jpsenescence research is featured in the May issue of @scientificamer exploring why lifespans vary so widely across species. A must-read for anyone interested in the science of longevity. 👇 https://t.co/cEinAI6YHD
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An exciting milestone alert! 🎉 Our mTBI-Predict study has officially recruited its first 100 patients - a major step in understanding the complications of concussion. A huge thanks to all involved! Read more online: https://t.co/zqQ5EPpxhh
#Concussion #mTBIPredict #Research
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It's great to see Prof @McGettrickLab & her team involved in this important study - new research suggests that an emollient cream containing three amino acids could help alleviate #Psoriasis symptoms. Press release and paper now online ⬇️
Study shows three amino acids, applied topically in an emollient cream, may reduce the severity of psoriasis. Press release – https://t.co/bCKq2LUq35 Paper - https://t.co/QyNK2yVr4s
@news_UB @unibirm_CMH @UoBinfectionsch @McGettrickLab @DrAJIqbal
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We're excited to see Prof @McGettrickLab & her team leading the way in understanding how blood flow shapes #VascularHealth. The latest study could open new doors for future #HeartDisease treatments. Full study now online ⬇️
New @unibirmingham research reveals how blood flow impacts #Vascular health. Irregular blood flow increases proteins Gal-3 & Gal-9 linked to inflammation & vascular disease. Understanding this process could unlock new therapeutic targets for #HeartDisease. https://t.co/CiQskbWM4V
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New funded PhD for Black British researchers! Join @InflamAge_UoB to study patient preferences in #Lupus #Nephritis treatment - part of our 125th anniversary celebrations 🎉 Become a part of world-leading research - applications close on 30 April 2025 👇 🔗 https://t.co/0dvvHZiNDy
birmingham.ac.uk
This new scholarship scheme will fund up to 10 talented Black students who want to pursue a postgraduate research degree in Autumn 2025.
We have a funded PhD opportunity to study patient preferences in the treatment of #lupus #nephritis using mixed methods. @InflamAge_UoB @DrMarieFalahee
https://t.co/wEBzFnsFM6
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Women are at greater risk of developing long #COVID compared to men. Could immune system differences be the key? @McGettrickLab & @J_W_Lewis explore the science behind long COVID in @ConversationUK. Read more online: https://t.co/PJ16MDlE6P
#LongCovid #UniversityofBirmingham
theconversation.com
A recent study has found women aged 40-54 had the greatest risk of developing long COVID.
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Huge congratulations to @drdhruvparekh on his appointment as Medical Director of Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) @uhbtrust!🎉 A fantastic leader in Critical Care & Respiratory Medicine, Dhruv will drive cutting-edge RDI, strengthening ties with @unibirmingham & beyond 👏
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