The future of audiology – improving diagnosis for children with hearing loss Posted: Monday, July 8, 2019 Author: Helen Whiston Helen Whiston, Research Audiologist highlights how Manchester BRC and Manchester Clinical Research Facility are supporting the design of a new, quick, easy and robust speech-in-noise test for children. Read More
Prioritising outcomes in childhood hearing loss Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 The PONCHO (Prioritising Outcomes iN Childhood Hearing lOss) study is recruiting children and young people who have permanent hearing loss and who do not have a cochlear implant and parents/carers of children with hearing loss - to help shape future research. Read More
Manchester BRC’s science comes alive in The Community Festival Posted: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Manchester BRC science explained at The Community Festival Read More
The future of audiology – helping people to help themselves Posted: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Author: Dr Piers Dawes Dr Piers Dawes, Hearing Health Minimising Risk Programme Lead discusses how Manchester BRC aims to help people with hearing problems have a better quality of life - by helping them to help themselves. Read More
Crucial funding invested to understand link between hearing loss and dementia Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 People with hearing loss are up to five times more likely to be affected by dementia than those without hearing loss. To try to understand this link, national charities have teamed up to invest more than £150,000 into a research project conducted by Manchester researchers. Read More
Driving improvements in hearing health through life-changing research Posted: Friday, May 10, 2019 Author: Professor Kevin J Munro Celebrating Deaf Awareness Week, and the 100 year anniversary of the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness, Professor Kevin J Munro, Hearing Health Theme Lead, introduces a series of thought provoking blogs by our Manchester BRC Hearing Health researchers Read More
Manchester BRC networking and webinar series: GM support available for setting up trials and studies – Thursday 18 April Posted: Friday, March 22, 2019 The BRC Rapid Translational Incubator is holding an update on support available in Greater Manchester on 18th April. Aimed at staff and students affiliated with the BRC, CRF, The University of Manchester and/or Health Innovation Manchester. Read More
Short research placements available for nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals – closes 3rd May Posted: Monday, March 18, 2019 The NIHR Manchester BRC, in collaboration with the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and supported by Health Innovation Manchester is investing in the next generation of NHS researchers and want you to be part of it! Read More