Dermatology researchers at Manchester BRC awarded first ever Alopecia UK PhD bursary Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2023 The first ever Alopecia UK PhD bursary has been awarded to a team of dermatology researchers at NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre. Read More
Why alopecia research matters – Lisa’s story Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 For Alopecia Awareness Month 2022, Lisa Hewitt has shared her personal alopecia journey and what being a part of a hair loss research study has meant to her. Read More
Why alopecia research matters – a blog by Dr Matthew Harries inflammatory hair diseases, deputy lead Posted: Friday, August 5, 2022 Author: Dr Matthew Harries Highlighting International Alopecia Day, Dr Matthew Harries, deputy lead of Manchester BRC’s inflammatory hair diseases research programme shines a light on the condition, and shares his insight into BRC research in this area. Read More
Psoriasis Association honours BRC Dermatology Theme Lead Posted: Monday, April 25, 2022 Professor Chris Griffiths OBE, BRC Dermatology Theme Lead, has become Honorary Life Vice President of the Psoriasis Association. Read More
Dermatology researcher receives British Skin Foundation grant for national alopecia research Posted: Friday, March 25, 2022 A BRC Dermatology Theme researcher has been awarded a £81,000 grant from the British Skin Foundation charity to support research into the skin condition Alopecia Areata. Read More
Manchester BRC researcher receives Melanoma Research Alliance and Rosetrees Trust Young Investigator Award Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2021 Dr Amaya Viros, a researcher in the Manchester BRC Dermatology and Cancer Precision Medicine themes has received the Melanoma Research Alliance and Rosetrees Trust Young Investigator Award. Read More
Most psoriasis patients taking drugs that affect the immune system survive COVID-19 Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Patients with psoriasis who are taking drugs that affect their immune system have high rates of survival from COVID-19. According to the first findings from a global registry of psoriasis and COVID-19 patients, in research supported by NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). Read More
Skin conditions triggered by sunlight have very substantial impact on patients’ quality of life, Manchester BRC-funded study reports Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 A study funded by NIHR Manchester BRC has confirmed that patients with photodermatoses – which are skin conditions triggered by sunlight – experience a ‘substantial’ impact on their mental health and quality of life. Read More