About the MSS

Logo for the Department of Metabolism and Systems Science featuring the University of Birmingham crest in red, blue and black colours.

The Department for Metabolism and Systems Science (MSS) is based at the University of Birmingham. MSS’s vision is to positively change lives and advance knowledge through innovative metabolism, maternal health and hormone research.

We Are MSS is our blog which features stories, news and information about our public and patient engagement and involvement activities and events. If you are interested in detailed information about our research or the teaching we offer, please visit our main site.

Meet the MSS’s Community Action Team, who help organize and plan some of the institute-wide engagement and involvement activity in the MSS, such as our We Are MSS Community Day.

Meet some of the faces of MSS research here, in short videos captured in 2020 as our researchers began adapting their work in response to the changes created by the COVID-19 pandemic

On this blog you’ll find:

  • PROJECTS: Discover community and schools engagement projects coordinated by our Community Action Team and be inspired by creative initiatives involving artist and scientist collaborators
  • COLLABORATE: Explore how our public and patient involvement and engagement groups support and improve the quality of research
  • PARTICIPATE: Learn more about research studies that are recruiting participants or volunteers
  • EVENTS: Find upcoming opportunities to meet our researchers and to share your own perspectives

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Keep checking back, as we update the blogsite with new events and stories regularly!