Life Sciences Week
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The region’s leading initiative focused on innovation, collaboration & advancement in life sciences, essential for all stakeholders
Birmingham, UK
Joined April 2025
Last year, over 13,000 people with type 2 diabetes joined the NHS ‘soups and shakes’ diet – almost double the year before. This programme is transforming lives, helping thousands lose weight and for some, putting their condition into remission. ℹ️ https://t.co/82fKH8HsQh
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Nonacus, a pioneering early cancer testing company, has announced the launch of two West Midlands-based clinical trials to evaluate a new at-home test designed to monitor for the recurrence of bladder cancer. Read more: https://t.co/riIBGJ5m44
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We're excited to announce the 6 new outstanding research leaders who have been awarded NIHR's flagship Research Professorship award. They will undertake research to address pressing health challenges that has a positive impact on the health and wealth of the nation. The new
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Patients with intermediate-stage primary liver cancer have shown significantly improved outcomes in a groundbreaking clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Birmingham. Read more: Link in comments
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People aged 18 to 24 make up 8% of England’s population, but only 4.4% of those taking part in medical research. That’s why we’re calling on more young people to sign up to our Be Part of Research service. Read more 👇
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BREAKING NEWS: 📰 Men carrying particular genes that increase the risk of prostate cancer should have annual checks for the disease from the age of 40. We supported this crucial work through our Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) at the Royal Marsden and the ICR. Read more via
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The government’s new 10 Year Health Plan, Fit for the Future, was published on 3 July 2025. Read more - link in comments.
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The role of paramedics has evolved over time. For example, they still answer emergency calls but can also be a part of primary care teams. NIHR research explored evidence that could help paramedics integrate into primary care effectively. It found that clear role descriptions
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BREAKING NEWS 📰 A new genetic test could predict whether multiple myeloma will return within 18 months of treatment. Our @RMresearch_ BRC supported early gene expression profiling that helped make this possible. Read @Independent ⬇️ https://t.co/PRFOmvw6T7
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The disease is considered incurable and affects around 33,000 people in the UK
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BREAKING NEWS 📰 We are funding the first-in-human trial of a new type of urinary stent. @Michael_g_Lewis said "It’s exciting to see this novel device reach its first-in-human trial. This new urinary stent has the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for people
Using engineering to advance healthcare. A first-in-human trial has started @UHSFT and @uclh of a new urinary stent designed with novel engineering techniques. It's hoped it could reduce infections and improve the lives of patients. Read more - https://t.co/CLSFf1Kznq
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The NIHR Research Professorships scheme could be your chance to lead health, public health, or social care research at a professorial level in England. If you have a strong record in clinical or applied research and proven translational impact, we invite your HEI or NHS
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You might think that health and care research only involves people with particular illnesses or conditions. However, most research also needs healthy volunteers to take part. Sophie took part in a study looking at the impact of eating salad greens and using a dietary app on iron
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We are inviting applications for the role of Chair of the Research Professorships funding committee. If you have experience in research leadership, a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, and a desire to contribute to rigorous funding decision-making, we’d love to hear from
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The UK’s life sciences sector has been handed a major vote of confidence with the official opening of Moderna’s new vaccine factory in Oxfordshire. Read more: https://t.co/nXo3uaODM2
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📸 This time last week, No.1 BHIC was filling with guests ahead of our opening event. Here's a little look back: https://t.co/YcNLER7x5B
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A new NHS App feature is helping people manage their family's health more easily — including arranging appointments or repeat prescriptions for them. It’s being piloted in 68 GP practices, with plans for wider roll out next year. ℹ️ https://t.co/zWyHOfJ5Wn
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In case you missed it!📻 Professor @Michael_g_Lewis, NIHR Scientific Director for Innovation, spoke to @bbc5live earlier this month about a new study which looked at how drones could be used to deliver defibrillators and help save lives 💓 The study involved experts from
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In recent days, the life sciences sector has been drawn into renewed debate following claims that paracetamol use during pregnancy may be linked to autism in children. Read more: https://t.co/LmmK7N1iWi
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