A Birmingham-based research group established in 1977 by several medical students at the University of Birmingham. The BMRES are dedicated to investigating the effects of high-altitude and hypoxia, the aetiologies, prophylaxis, and treatment of altitude illnesses. The BMRES conduct both, field- and chamber-based experiments. Archives of previous BMRES expeditions can be found on the society's website at: www.bmres.co.uk