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QEHB leads UK recruitment for international study exploring exceptional cancer survival

QEHB leads UK recruitment for international study exploring exceptional cancer survival

A research team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) has been recognised as the UK’s highest patient recruiter for an international study investigating why some individuals survive aggressive cancers far longer than expected.

Celebrating 25 years of the NIHR Birmingham Clinical Research Facility

Celebrating 25 years of the NIHR Birmingham Clinical Research Facility

This year, we are celebrating 25 years of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB). The milestone was marked with a special anniversary event, bringing together current and former colleagues who have played a role in the CRF's success over the years.

Heartlands conference puts research at the heart of tackling health inequalities

Heartlands conference puts research at the heart of tackling health inequalities

The first two-day Heartlands Research and Quality Improvement Conference has been hailed a success. More than 200 colleagues came together at the start of October to celebrate and share research and quality improvement projects that are taking place at Heartlands Hospital.

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Events, November 2026

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  1. From Concept to Care: Expert Navigation Through Digital Health Innovation

    A conference providing practical insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with bringing digital health technologies from concept through to adoption in healthcare.

    08:30, 05/11/2026 - 16:30, 05/11/2026

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