Stories from 2021
Heartlands doctor wins prestigious national award
A trainee doctor at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital has gained a top prize in the prestigious Dr Falk-Pharma/Guts UK Charity national awards.
World-first COVID-19 vaccine booster study launches in the West Midlands
New government-funded clinical trial looking at different COVID-19 "booster" vaccines launched in the UK
Study launches to investigate immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with antibody deficiencies
A new study aims to explore the immune response to natural COVID-19 infection and vaccination in patients with antibody deficiency.
Brain Tumour Centre awarded Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence status
Brain Tumour Centre at UHB recognised as a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence following rigorous expert-led assessments.
Royal visit to COVID-19 vaccination centre
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the QEHB COVID-19 vaccination centre.
Birmingham launches world’s first alternating dose COVID-19 vaccine study
World’s first COVID-19 vaccine study researching alternate doses and intervals of approved vaccines begins in the West Midlands.