About Us
Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs) transform scientific breakthroughs into diagnostic tests and life-saving treatments for patients.
In Greater Manchester, we have a deep heritage in science, innovation and entrepreneurship, making a significant contribution towards solving some of the world’s greatest health challenges. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has invested £28.5m in Greater Manchester to establish the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).
Our vision and mission
Driving health improvements and lasting change for all through creative, inclusive and proactive research that identifies and bridges gaps between new discoveries and individualised care.
We do this by:
- Keeping people and patients at the heart of everything we do
- Capitalising on Greater Manchester’s unique health and social care system, and its vibrant, diverse and co-operative culture
- Valuing difference to make a difference
- Drawing on and galvanising the entrepreneurial tradition of the region to evolve and attract industry partnerships
- Working together to develop our agile, connected systems and workforce
- Being personal; your health is personal to us and our research is personal to you
We are driving forward pioneering research in the areas of: musculoskeletal disease, hearing health, respiratory disease, dermatology and three cancer themes (prevention, radiotherapy and precision medicine).
As part of Health Innovation Manchester, our BRC is integrated within the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership. Our ambitious plans benefit from Greater Manchester’s world-class research infrastructure and expertise in a number of cross-cutting areas: biomarkers, informatics, rapid translation of research findings, patient and public involvement and engagement, training and collaboration with industry. Our BRC infrastructure works collaboratively to enable us to rapidly translate our scientific discoveries into new tests, treatments, devices and preventative measures that benefit patients.
What is the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre?
BRC Director, Professor Ian Bruce discusses the BRC funding investment in Manchester, to support the translation of findings from basic science through to patient care.
Manchester BRC is hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester, in partnership with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, and supported by the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre driving research through Health Innovation Manchester, and the Northern Health Science Alliance.