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Your health, our research: short talks, big impact

Get ready for short, engaging sessions that bring health research to life! Join us as we dive into groundbreaking research on everyday health conditions like cancer, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and heart conditions.
Our experts from across the NHS and UK Universities will take you behind the scenes of the incredible work happening at the NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre – and break it down in a way that’s easy to understand. No science background needed! So, come along, tune in, and discover how the latest research could shape your health and the world around you.
Expect 20 to 30 minutes of fascinating insights from our expert scientists, researchers, and clinicians, followed by an optional Q&A where you can ask all your burning questions. Plus, don’t worry if you can’t make it live – all sessions will be recorded and available for you to watch anytime, so you can catch up whenever it’s convenient for you!
Fighting cancer from within: Using the body’s own immune system to tackle cancer
Thursday 3 April 2025 | 6-7pm | Online via Zoom
How do immunotherapy cancer drugs work? What are their side effects? Join this short talk followed by Q&A to discover how our research is exploring ways to improve treatments for future cancer patients.