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Manchester researchers have uncovered a hidden defect in the tiny blood vessels of women with preeclampsia, a dangerous and common pregnancy complication which can threaten the lives of both mother and baby.
Continue reading full article: Blood pressure pregnancy clue could open door to new treatments
A new landmark centre, bringing together world-leading expertise with cutting-edge research, aims to discover exactly how the human brain develops for the very first time.
Continue reading full article: New £50m centre set to unlock secrets of early brain development, supported by Manchester researchers
Professor Dawn Edge, researcher in the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester's Mental Health Theme, has been honoured in the 2026 edition of Black History Month Magazine.
Continue reading full article: NIHR BRC: Manchester Professor Recognised by Black History Month Magazine
Survivors of major trauma can achieve a remarkable rate of recovery when given the right support, according to a new University of Manchester-led study examining a pioneering rehabilitation programme developed in response to the needs arising from the Manchester Arena bombing.
Continue reading full article: Manchester Arena attack survivors: pioneering rehabilitation programme gives hope for remarkable recoveries
A mental health clinician has published new research on sleep problems in psychosis following an innovative placement scheme for healthcare professionals from the NIHR BRC: Manchester.
Continue reading full article: Unique placement scheme gives new NHS research opportunities to AHPs, nurses, midwives and other healthcare professionals
A pioneering new study taking place in Manchester is investigating whether breast milk could help detect breast cancer earlier than a blood test or a scan.
Continue reading full article: Scientists study breast milk as an early detection tool for breast cancer
Professor Jacky Smith has been formally appointed as the Deputy Director for the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester.
Continue reading full article: New NIHR BRC: Manchester Deputy Director Appointment
Influential research into the link between Lynch syndrome and womb cancer, supported by the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester, has been awarded a prestigious NIHR Impact Prize.
Continue reading full article: Manchester cancer research team awarded prestigious NIHR20 Impact Prize