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 vision to drive health improvements and lasting change for all through creative, inclusive and proactive research that identifies and bridges gaps between new discoveries and individualised care.

Manchester involves young people around the world in an ambitious webcomic about a pandemic

Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2020

The third chapter of a nine-part sci-fi satire webcomic, Planet DIVOC-91, featuring articles and art by young adults about COVID-19.

Online Event – Early Career Researcher Showcase – 1 October 2020

Posted: Thursday, September 17, 2020

The showcase event will be a chance to hear short presentations from a range of NIHR funded BRC funded PhDs and clinical fellows. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions and identify areas for collaboration.

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Introducing the NIHR Manchester BRC

We are driving 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

Public involvement and engagement in the COVID-19 crisis

Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Author: Dr Emily Howlett

Research across the globe is shifting gears at an extraordinary rate in an effort to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. In these exceptional times, how do we ensure the voices of patients and the public are heard?

Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 Author: Vicky Smith

The NIHR Your Path in Research campaign supports health care professionals to get more involved in research. For Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, BRC PhD student Vicky Smith shares her work to improve care and treatments for patients with the disease.

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.