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Welcome to the College of Medical and Dental Sciences

The College of Medical and Dental Sciences brings together healthcare-related research and education including medicine, medical science, dentistry, nursing and physiotherapy.

We employ around 1400 staff, of whom over 1000 are academics, who work together to find cures and treatments for major diseases, improve the health of our nation and educate our future health professionals.

Each year we train 400 doctors, 72 dentists, 130 nurses, 80 physiotherapists and 68 scientists, as well as offering continuing professional development to keep health professionals up to date with the latest research developments and best clinical practice.

» University's TV 'sperm race' helps to unlock mysteries of procreation 23 Jan 2012
University of Birmingham reproductive medicine expert Dr Jackson Kirkman-Brown invites a group of male students to take part in an experimental 'Sperm Race' to explore what it takes to be the best out of millions in the BBC3 documentary How Sex Works tonight.
» University of Birmingham appoints Alice Roberts as first Professor of Public Engagement in Science 23 Jan 2012
Clinical anatomist, author and broadcaster Alice Roberts has been appointed Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. Alice, who regularly appears as a science presenter on TV programmes including Coast, Time Team and Horizon, as well as The Incredible Human Journey, Don't Die Young and Origins of Us, joins the University on 1st February, 2012.
» Computational research aims to alleviate embarrassing bladder problems 18 Jan 2012
Scientists from the University of Birmingham and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay are working together to develop new ways of treating bladder overactivity, a problem which affects millions of people worldwide.
» University of Birmingham scientists show brain vulnerable to Hepatitis C virus 17 Jan 2012
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated for the first time that human brain cells can become infected with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), it is reported today (Tuesday January 17, 2012). The team of virologists found that the endothelial cells in the brain possess the four main protein receptors necessary for the blood-brain barrier to be targeted by HCV.
» University of Birmingham explores further collaborative opportunities in Guangzhou 17 Dec 2011
Following the launch of the University of Birmingham Guangzhou Centre in September 2011, senior academics will return to the city this week to develop additional opportunities for joint research and innovation.
» UBSport stars shine at the European Cross Country Championships 14 Dec 2011
University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) athletes travelled to Velenje, Slovenia for the SPAR European Cross Country Championships on December, 11, and helped the Aviva Great Britain & Northern Ireland (GB&NI) top the medal table for the fourth consecutive year.
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College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
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