Inflammation and Ageing
@InflamAge_UoB
News and updates from the Department of Inflammation and Ageing at @unibirmingham. College of Medicine and Health, @unibirm_CMH.
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: theconversation.com/long-covid-wom… #LongCovid #UniversityofBirmingham
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: bit.ly/3GK0Bo6 (Screenshot from ITV News - July 2025) #TBI #VeteransHealth #Neuroscience
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 nature.com/articles/s4158…
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 👏 🔗bit.ly/4ewgECd
🚨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. nature.com/articles/s4155…
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 un.org/scientific-adv…
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 birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/two-…
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: eventbrite.com/e/seeing-what-…
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) 🔗bit.ly/4mbDimK
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. 👇 bit.ly/42RtYM1
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: bit.ly/3EhF3xE #Concussion #mTBIPredict #Research
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 – bit.ly/3FM7moi Paper - bit.ly/3Qc54Rt @news_UB @unibirm_CMH @UoBinfectionsch @McGettrickLab @DrAJIqbal
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. bit.ly/4iF1SdS
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 👇 🔗birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgrad…
We have a funded PhD opportunity to study patient preferences in the treatment of #lupus #nephritis using mixed methods. @InflamAge_UoB @DrMarieFalahee birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgrad…
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 👏
We're very proud to see the exciting work that Prof Adam Croft & his team have done to deepen understanding of a rare disabling #Arthritis affecting children & to identify treatment options for young people to regain their mobility. Amy's story is now available 👇 #JIA
Researchers at @unibirmingham are leading the MAP-JAG study to better understand #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis (JIA), a rare condition affecting 1 in 1,000 children. Amy, diagnosed at age three, shares her journey to finding effective treatment. bit.ly/40QqDNp
🫁 Research by @AstonUniversity & @Bham_Childrens has shown that diagnosis and treatment of preschool wheeze needs improvement 🇬🇧 has Europe’s 2nd highest prevalence of the condition in 2-yr-olds 🚑 Wheeze is a leading cause of emergency hospital visits birminghamhealthpartners.co.uk/aston-universi…
Patients may benefit from innovations in medical artificial intelligence (#AI) if a new set of internationally-agreed recommendations are followed. The new recommendations published aim to ensure that medical AI can be safe and effective for everyone. bit.ly/4ha8fEQ
Exciting news for our @unibirmingham researchers whose latest paper has been published in @NatureComms! 🎉 The research on tertiary lymphoid structures in #Sjogrens syndrome offers key therapeutic insights for autoimmune conditions and cancer. Paper now online ⬇️
New @unibirmingham research in @NatureComms reveals how tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) form in #Sjogrens syndrome, offering insights for treating #AutoimmuneDiseases & #Cancers. 🔗Article now available: doi.org/10.1038/s41467…
We're excited to see Prof @a_filer leading a ground-breaking study to revolutionise treatment of #RheumatoidArthritis, with a view to recommending personalised treatments for patients sooner. Article now available online ⬇️
Researchers at @unibirmingham led by Prof @a_filer have been awarded £3.5M funding from @JNJNews to determine which treatments work best for #InflammatoryArthritis. They aim to personalise therapies, ensuring effective treatments sooner. ➡️bit.ly/3PoSy0F