New approach needed for newborns with hearing loss
Parents are often struggling with hearing aid management for their newborn babies, according to research by Manchester BRC and University of Manchester experts.
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.
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BRC lupus researcher awarded grant for ‘brain fog’ pilot study by Arthritis Society in Canada
Dr Michelle Barraclough, Research Associate for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre’s (BRC Musculoskeletal theme, has been awarded funding by the Arthritis Society in Canada to investigate ‘brain fog’ in lupus patients.
Online event – Interventions for disease prevention – 11.2.21
An opportunity to discuss and develop understanding around lifestyle interventions influencing disease occurrence and re-occurrence from BRC Research Themes.
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.
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