A guide to clinical trials – Professor Ariane Herrick speaks to Arthritis Digest Posted: Friday, December 11, 2020 Arthritis Digest is a magazine for people with arthritis that highlights the latest relevant research and reviews topical issues. In the latest contribution from our MSK researchers, Professor of Rheumatology Ariane Herrick explains clinical trials. Continue reading full article: A guide to clinical trials – Professor Ariane Herrick speaks to Arthritis Digest
Phone app study to track scleroderma ulcers Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2020 Researchers at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have launched a major new project to develop and test a mobile phone app to help people with the connective tissue disease scleroderma. Continue reading full article: Phone app study to track scleroderma ulcers
National award for the Manchester Royal Infirmary rheumatology team Posted: Monday, April 20, 2020 The Kellgren Centre for Rheumatology at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has won a national award for its work with patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading full article: National award for the Manchester Royal Infirmary rheumatology team
Manchester responds to COVID-19 crisis Posted: Monday, March 30, 2020 In an unprecedented move, scientists and clinicians across Greater Manchester have formed a Rapid Response Research Group to find ways to beat COVID-19 and save lives. Continue reading full article: Manchester responds to COVID-19 crisis
Arthritis and work – Dr Suzanne Verstappen speaks to Arthritis Digest Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2020 Author: Dr Suzanne Verstappen Researchers within our adult and childhood arthritis programmes are contributing articles for every issue of Arthritis Digest in 2020, with Dr Suzanne Verstappen the latest BRC contributor. Continue reading full article: Arthritis and work – Dr Suzanne Verstappen speaks to Arthritis Digest
Four musculoskeletal projects awarded funding to ‘pump-prime’ research Posted: Monday, February 10, 2020 Four research projects within our musculoskeletal theme have been awarded a share of £20,000 to ‘pump-prime’ their work. Continue reading full article: Four musculoskeletal projects awarded funding to ‘pump-prime’ research
Focus on childhood arthritis – Professor Wendy Thomson speaks to Arthritis Digest Posted: Thursday, February 6, 2020 Author: Professor Wendy Thomson In 2020, researchers within our adult and childhood arthritis programmes will be featured in every issue of Arthritis Digest , opening with Professor Wendy Thomson, our Programme Lead forInflammatory Arthritis in Children. Continue reading full article: Focus on childhood arthritis – Professor Wendy Thomson speaks to Arthritis Digest
First global patient takes part in trial of new drug to treat rare inflammatory muscle disease Posted: Thursday, January 9, 2020 The first global patient has taken part in a clinical trial testing the effectiveness and safety of a new treatment for a rare inflammatory muscle disease. Professor Hector Chinoy is the UK chief investigator of the study and Dr James Lilleker is a sub-investigator. Both are BRC researchers within Continue reading full article: First global patient takes part in trial of new drug to treat rare inflammatory muscle disease