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.
Read moreManchester BRC researchers have launched a trial on a bedside genetic test that will predict whether newborn babies receiving antibiotics in intensive care are at risk of irreversible hearing loss.
Hearing Health Lead Professor Kevin Munro has become a Principal Fellow of The British Society of Audiology (BSA) and North West Committee Chair of the NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) programme.
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.
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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