Inflammation and Ageing (Research)

Contribute to research focusing on finding solutions to a range of chronic inflammation-driven illnesses through a highly collaborative approach with University Hospitals Birmingham.

Work amongst renowned researchers to produce original and distinctive world-leading research, with the ultimate goal to identify shared biological mechanisms that define the functional features of acute and chronic inflammatory disease by integrating disease specific expertise.

Course highlights
By pursuing our PhD/MSc by Research you’ll gain high quality research training that will enable you to conduct independent investigative research with confidence and expertise. You can choose from a wide range of research areas within Inflammation and Ageing covering:

• Issues of ageing

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/Lung fibrosis

• Acute infection and trauma-driven dysregulated inflammation

• Critical illness and perioperative-driven acute and chronic inflammation

• Long term consequences of major injury

• Chronic Inflammation

• Dementia

Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally.

By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to:

• Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.

• Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.

• Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.

• An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.

• State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.