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 BRC Biomarkers week – Proteomics

Posted: Friday, February 21, 2020

Part of our biomarkers week, we take a look at proteomics research in Manchester, and how this is helping improve treatments for cancer patients.

Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Clinical imaging

Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2020

Part of our biomarkers week, here we explore the field of clinical imaging tests, and how our Hearing Health research is helping develop new audiology tests for newborn babies with hearing loss.

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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

Focus on childhood arthritis – Professor Wendy Thomson speaks to Arthritis Digest

Posted: Thursday, February 6, 2020 Author: Professor Wendy Thomson

In 2020, researchers within our adult and childhood arthritis programmes will be featured in every issue of Arthritis Digest , opening with Professor Wendy Thomson, our Programme Lead forInflammatory Arthritis in Children.

Posted: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Author: Gareth Adaway

In the third blog in our ‘addressing health inequalities in research’ series, our Data Management Lead, Gareth Adaway, discusses the role data plays in our work.

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.