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
Showcasing pioneering inflammation research in Greater Manchester Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Recently the NIHR BRC and the NIHR North West Regional Research Delivery Network collaboratively hosted the Greater Manchester Inflammation Showcase: Musculoskeletal Diseases (MSK) and Dermatology Focus event at CityLabs 1.0. Continue reading full article: Showcasing pioneering inflammation research in Greater Manchester
Manchester BRC researcher awarded £1.7 million to develop new wound dressings to prevent infection and improve healing Posted: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 A multidisciplinary team led by an Academic Plastic Surgeon from the NIHR Manchester BRC has been awarded more than £1.74 million to develop a new type of wound dressing which could prevent wound infection and help improve healing. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher awarded £1.7 million to develop new wound dressings to prevent infection and improve healing
Manchester BRC researcher awarded £1.4 million to find better ways to use treatments for skin, joint, and gut conditions Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2024 Dr Zenas Yiu has been awarded £1.4 million to look for better ways of using current treatments for people with chronic, long-term skin, joint and gut conditions, which could potentially improve patient outcomes. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher awarded £1.4 million to find better ways to use treatments for skin, joint, and gut conditions
Spotlight On: Inflammation Cluster Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Researchers are addressing several of the most common causes of death and disability, in our region and nationally, through our Inflammation Cluster. Find out more about the range and impact of our cutting-edge research in the first film of our new Spotlight On series. Continue reading full article: Spotlight On: Inflammation Cluster
Manchester hosts national dermatology event for hair disease experts Posted: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Researchers from the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre showcased their work to dermatologists from across the country at the UK Symposium on Hair and Scalp Disorders. Continue reading full article: Manchester hosts national dermatology event for hair disease experts
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. Continue reading full article: Dermatology researchers at Manchester BRC awarded first ever Alopecia UK PhD bursary
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. Continue reading full article: Why alopecia research matters – Lisa’s story