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Spotlight On: Innovation and Partnerships

Collaboration and partnership with industry plays a key role in helping researchers and clinicians develop successful new tests and treatments for patients. Learn about the benefits of collaborating with Manchester BRC in our latest Spotlight On film.

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Adults support DIY ear care at home

If recommended by the NHS, a high proportion of UK adults would be willing to test their own hearing at home and use NHS self-fitting hearing aids, University of Manchester researchers find.

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New study uncovers potential way to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women

A new study involving Manchester BRC researchers has revealed a drug approved for use in other conditions could be repurposed to prevent breast cancer in women before the menopause.

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Participants in young people’s mental health study co-produce videos about research

In spring this year, young people who had been adopted came together with University of Manchester researchers to produce two videos about their experience of taking part in research.

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Embed, Build, Accelerate – Manchester BRC Director’s blog – October 2025

Author: Professor Anne Barton

In her latest blog Professor Anne Barton, Director of Manchester BRC, focuses on commercialisation, collaboration and co-development in partnership with industry.

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Celebrating our key achievements 2024-25

Demonstrating the impact it has made over the past year, the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre has published a summary of its key outcomes, outputs and progress.

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Young people shaping research: a choice at every step

Author: Mica Komarnyckyj

Mica, researcher from our Mental Health Theme, shares how young people have shaped her research into trauma and brain development.

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AI-powered automated hearing test okayed by scientists

An AI-powered hearing test is reliably able to check your hearing on a computer or smart phone without clinical supervision according to a study by University of Manchester researchers.

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