Artificial intelligence, juvenile arthritis, and the rise of stratified medicine Posted: Friday, June 27, 2025 How could artificial intelligence be used to help tailor treatments for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), a condition which affects 1 in 1,600 children and young people across the UK? Read insights from Dr Stephanie Shoop-Worrall and 13-year-old Trinity's story. Continue reading full article: Artificial intelligence, juvenile arthritis, and the rise of stratified medicine
Silver screen to boost early detection of cancer Posted: Friday, June 20, 2025 A suite of films has been launched in Greater Manchester to support autistic women and women with a learning disability to access potentially life-saving cervical cancer screening. Continue reading full article: Silver screen to boost early detection of cancer
Manchester BRC researchers to shine a light on sunshine and eczema Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Manchester BRC researchers have been awarded funding in the National Eczema Society’s first ever research grant round to explore how sunlight and other environmental factors can affect people with eczema. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researchers to shine a light on sunshine and eczema
Scientists find unusual build-up of soot-like particles in lung cells of COPD patients Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Cells taken from the lungs of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a larger accumulation of soot-like carbon deposits compared to cells taken from people who smoke but do not have COPD, according to a study funded by NIHR Manchester BRC. Continue reading full article: Scientists find unusual build-up of soot-like particles in lung cells of COPD patients
Manchester discovery of two new genetic disorders improves diagnoses for patients with neurodevelopmental conditions Posted: Monday, June 9, 2025 Two previously unknown highly frequent genetic disorders have been discovered by a study delivered through the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, paving the way for improved diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions and opening new doors for future treatments. Continue reading full article: Manchester discovery of two new genetic disorders improves diagnoses for patients with neurodevelopmental conditions
Innovator Insights blog: Uniting industry, NHS and academia in respiratory innovation with Dr Gareth Kitchen Posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Author: Dr Gareth Kitchen In this Innovator Insights blog, Dr Gareth Kitchen shares how cross-sector partnerships, translational research, and patient-centred thinking are essential for turning scientific discoveries into real-world healthcare solutions. Continue reading full article: Innovator Insights blog: Uniting industry, NHS and academia in respiratory innovation with Dr Gareth Kitchen
Improving the health of women in Greater Manchester – webinar series Posted: Friday, May 23, 2025 During May and June 2025, we will be celebrating the collective success of the ‘One Greater Manchester’ research and innovation and NIHR infrastructure in women’s health, along with looking to the future to ensure we are addressing the needs of our population at a system level. Continue reading full article: Improving the health of women in Greater Manchester – webinar series
Respiratory projects led by Manchester BRC researchers recognised at Making a Difference Awards Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Respiratory researchers supported by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre were recognised at this year’s Making a Difference Awards 2025, hosted by The University of Manchester. Continue reading full article: Respiratory projects led by Manchester BRC researchers recognised at Making a Difference Awards