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Improving outcomes for people with inflammatory diseases
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre translates new scientific discoveries into treatments and diagnostics to improve people’s health in the UK and across the globe.
We focus on inflammation, a common feature of many diseases, and work to improve its diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
Our research
Our research themes
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Inflammatory arthritis
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Cancer inflammation
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Infection and acute care
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Inflammatory liver disease
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Women’s metabolic health
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Oral, intestinal and systemic health
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Sarcopenia and multimorbidity
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Thrombo-inflammation
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Data, diagnostics and decision tools
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Next generation therapies
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Patient-reported outcomes
How we work

Working with the public
We work closely with patients and members of the public who advise us on how to carry out our research and what to do with the findings.

Working with partners
We work within local University and NHS teams to equip our staff with training and tools to develop their careers and deliver high-quality experimental medicine, translational or clinical research.

Working to improve research inclusion
We cultivate an environment that encourages equity and respect in every aspect of our research programme.

Working to develop our workforce
We work within local University and NHS teams to equip our staff with training and tools to develop their careers and deliver high-quality experimental medicine, translational or clinical research.