NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre

Greater Manchester has a deep heritage in science, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) connects world-leading researchers based at The University of Manchester and three NHS Trusts in Greater Manchester, with a joint vision to drive forward the transformation of scientific breakthroughs into life-saving treatments and care for patients.

Phase I: Where Science becomes Medicine Conference : Sunday 14 – Tuesday 16 July 2019

Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Manchester conference July 2019: Phase I: Where Science becomes Medicine

Cancer themes research boosted by intake of new PhD students

Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Three post graduate students - Mikey Lebrett, Conrado Guerreo Quilles and Vicky Smith - have joined the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre this autumn to add more intellectual firepower to the cancer themes’ research portfolio.

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Introducing the NIHR Manchester BRC

We will drive forward pioneering research into new tests and treatments in musculoskeletal disease, hearing health, respiratory disease, dermatology and three cancer themes (prevention, radiotherapy and precision medicine), utilising our expertise in biomarkers, informatics and the rapid translation of research findings.

You can help shape our research

There are plently of opportunities for people to help shape our research plans. Research is vital to help us understand more about a particular disease or condition and how to treat them.

Recent Blog Articles

Discovering cutting-edge functional genomics in Oklahoma

Posted: Friday, October 5, 2018 Author: Helen-Ray Jones

Helen Ray-Jones, NIHR Manchester BRC postdoctoral researcher in the Dermatology Theme, blogs about her recent trip to Oklahoma to learn more about a new genomics method.

Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2018 Author: Professor Paul Dark

On world sepsis day Professor Paul Dark discusses the challenge of antibiotic resistance and how his research will drive faster clinical decisions about antibiotic treatment of hospitalised patients with serious infections.

Opportunities for partnership working

We’re looking to build collaborations with industry, public and charity partners to deliver on our ambitious plans.

The development of new clinical tests and treatments requires significant investment, specialist facilities and a diverse skillset, only made possible through a collaborative approach.