Join us the Department of Metabolism and Systems Science (MSS) for two special events marking Diabetes Awarenesss Month this November! First up, for adults we have a 1-hour lunchtime webinar on Friday 15th November 2024 at 12-1pm where you can tune in to learn about some of the research MSS is doing into type 1, … Continue reading “Diabetes Awareness Month Events!”
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Encoded Realities – 1 week to go!
There’s just over a week left to view the Encoded Realities art exhibition at Centrala. Featuring the work of 12 artists and 49 scientists over the past 2 years. All of these projects have originated through work at the Centre for Systems modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine (SMQB), with several in collaboration with the EPSRC NCODE … Continue reading “Encoded Realities – 1 week to go!”
ENCODED REALITIES – new art exhibition featuring university research
The Centre for Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine (SMQB)’s latest art show features the work of 12 artists and 49 scientists from across University of Birmingham and opens this Friday 7th June. Visitors are invited to the launch party which kicks off at 5.45pm at Centrala gallery, Unit 4 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Birmingham, B5 … Continue reading “ENCODED REALITIES – new art exhibition featuring university research”
IWD2024, March 8th event: Inspiring inclusion in women’s health research
IWD2024: Inspiring inclusion in women’s health research to tackle health inequalities to tackle health inequalities Join University of Birmingham this Friday 8th March 2024 (12-2pm) for a friendly and interactive workshop exploring how we can make change together to tackle health inequalities for women. You can join us in-person from 11:45am with pre-event networking and refreshments or online from 12 … Continue reading “IWD2024, March 8th event: Inspiring inclusion in women’s health research”
PCOS Webinar to showcase IMSR public engagement case study
On the evening of February 5th 2024 at 7.30-9pm, IMSR colleague Dr Caroline Gillett will share a case study in public engagement at this upcoming webinar hosted in collaboration with Verity – The UK PCOS charity. You can find out more and sign up here: https://bham-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pQDmdiURR-uWJ7QE4RdcWA
PGRs and ECRs get crafty at clay workshop
AUTHOR OF THIS POST: Rahatil Chowdhury Last week, PGRs and ECRs from across the institutes came together and took part in creating fantastic pieces at a clay workshop run by Rachel Akers and organised by Dr. Gabriela Da Silva Xavier. Images taken by Dr Christian Ludwig. The workshop was both the setting for PGRS and … Continue reading “PGRs and ECRs get crafty at clay workshop”
Festival Season! Come meet IMSR this summer
Summer festival season is upon us and members of the Institute for Metabolism & Systems Research (IMSR) will be popping along to run science engagement activities. We will be at: CoCoMad Festival, in Cotteridge Park on Saturday 1st July Sandwell & Birmingham Mela, in Victoria Park (Smethwick), over Saturday & Sunday 22-23rd July Take part in activities to learn about some of the … Continue reading “Festival Season! Come meet IMSR this summer”
Thyroid Patient and Public Engagement Event
Join clinicians, IMSR researchers and healthcare professionals at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for their Thyroid Patient and Public Education and Engagement Event on Saturday, 10th of June 2023 (09:30am until 11:30am) Attendance is FREE but please book – see details below! Why join? This event is an excellent opportunity to get updates and ask questions about the latest research … Continue reading “Thyroid Patient and Public Engagement Event”
Pituitary Patient Engagement Day
In collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham, IMSR researchers took part in activities supporting awareness and enhanced understanding of pituitary-related health conditions. The pituitary – located at the base of the brain – is often referred to as the ‘master gland’ as it plays a key role in hormone regulation of growth and many other … Continue reading “Pituitary Patient Engagement Day”
Diabetes UK supporters to visit the IMSR to see diabetes research in action
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we are pleased to be collaborating with Diabetes UK to organise a special public engagement visit to the Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research (IMSR). As part of their thankathon Diabetes UK are inviting a group of volunteers and staff who go above and beyond to see diabetes research … Continue reading “Diabetes UK supporters to visit the IMSR to see diabetes research in action”