News
Meet the team
Posted on Friday 23 October 2020
The Jack Birch Unit is delighted to welcome new PhD, Masters by Research and 4th year integrated Masters students to the team.
Natural biomaterial successful in surgical model
Posted on Friday 15 February 2019
Dr Debora Morgante’s research could refine the way some congenital and acquired urinary tract defects are surgically treated in the future.
Dr Andrew Mason begins lectureship in bioinformatics
Posted on Tuesday 8 January 2019
His work could refine the way cancer is treated in the future.
Hambleton Hobble
Posted on Wednesday 10 October 2018
JBU scientists hobble towards victory against cancer.
York Rotary Club tour JBU
Posted on Friday 12 January 2018
In recognition of their fundraising efforts and to showcase our research, the York Vikings Rotary Club toured the Jack Birch Unit (JBU) and cancer biology laboratories.
York Against Cancer Challenge - Lyke Wake Walk
Posted on Tuesday 4 July 2017
Members of the Jack Birch Unit took on the Lyke Wake Walk on 25 June 2017, a full West to East crossing of the North York Moors National Park.
25 years on the front line in the battle to beat cancer
Posted on Monday 22 May 2017
Researchers from the JBU are featured in York Press discussing the battle against cancer.
Scientists say they are a step closer to solving chronic bladder diseases
Posted on Thursday 16 March 2017
Scientists have begun to unlock the genetic code to understand how the lining of the bladder functions as a barrier to store urine - paving the way for possible new treatments for chronic bladder diseases such as interstitial cystitis and cancer.
Emerging treatments for bladder health
Posted on Tuesday 14 February 2017
JBU hosts scientists and academics from UK SME UroPharma Ltd and Synesis LLC.
New effects of ketamine abuse uncovered
Posted on Friday 18 March 2016
Research conducted by scientists at the University of York has revealed how recreational ketamine abuse damages the bladder.
Ketamine news on BBC website
Posted on Wednesday 30 September 2015
Research conducted by JBU was featured in the BBC's news
Research points to new therapies for bladder cancer
Posted on Friday 11 July 2014
A University of York scientist has played a key role in research that could help to improve the treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer, one of the most common cancers, particularly among men.
Study published in Developmental Biology
Posted on Thursday 28 February 2013
PhD student Jenny Hinley describes a recent study from the Jack Birch Unit.
York scientists win research accolade
Posted on Thursday 15 March 2012
A team of scientists has received a top award in recognition of research on bladder tissue engineering carried out at the Jack Birch Unit at the University of York.
AACR Conference
Posted on Saturday 30 April 2011
Two graduate students presented posters at the AACR Conference
EAU Conference
Posted on Thursday 31 March 2011
Professor Jenny Southgate gave a plenary talk at the 26th EAU conference
JBU Scientists win $300,000
Posted on Friday 23 April 2010
The Astellas European Foundation Winner of Urology 2010 Prize Fund Announced.