Research shows how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation, ‘turning previous assumptions on their head’
A study led by an NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre scientist has identified, for the first time, how the human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR).
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Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Biostatistics
Manchester is a leading centre for biomarker development, brought together by the NIHR Manchester BRC’s biomarkers ‘cross-cutting’ research theme. Part of our biomarkers week, here we explain biostatistics and how they're improving care and treatments.
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Alopecia Awareness Month – why it matters
Author: Professor Ralf Paus
NIHR Manchester BRC Inflammatory Hair Disease programme lead, Professor Ralf Paus, discusses the importance of our alopecia research.
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Manchester BRC researchers receive academic promotions
Researchers at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have recently been awarded academic promotions by The University of Manchester.
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NIHR Manchester BRC researcher in the running for the Hair Science Awards
The deputy lead of our inflammatory hair diseases research theme has been nominated for a prestigious industry award.
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What dermatologists can learn from a visual study of art
Author: Professor Christopher Griffiths
In his blog, Professor Chris Griffiths explores the value of visual literacy training for dermatologists.
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Manchester BRC’s science comes alive in The Community Festival
Manchester BRC science explained at The Community Festival
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Researcher investigates the links between mental health and psoriasis
Author: Dr Georgia Lada
In her blog for Mental Health Awareness Week (13 – 19 May), Dr Georgia Lada, a psychiatrist with a special interest in psycho-dermatology, considers the psychiatric co-morbidities of psoriasis.
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