Latest research led from Manchester could revolutionise the diagnosis of Perrault syndrome, a rare genetic condition that results in hearing loss. In women it also leads to early menopause or infertility.
For our PhDs in Focus blog series, Dr Tom Wright outlines how their Manchester BRC PhD project explores the use of routinely collected population-based health data to enhance our understanding of rare conditions and mental health, as part of the Rare Conditions theme.
For our PhDs in Focus blog series, Zelpha D'Souza outlines how their Manchester BRC PhD project is investigating how to improve clinical trials in rare conditions, as part of the Rare Conditions theme.
Almost half of all UK adults regularly take prescription medicines and the annual NHS budget for medicines is approximately £17.4 billion per year, with over 1.1 billion items prescribed annually.
For our PhDs in Focus blog series, Aoife O’Sullivan outlines how their Manchester BRC PhD project is investigating how certain rare developmental genetic conditions affect a person’s thinking, behavioural, emotional and social skills, as part of the Rare Conditions theme.
The Academy of Medical Science has elected Professor Bill Newman, Manchester BRC Rare Conditions Co-Theme Lead, to its prestigious Fellowship, in recognition of his many achievements and outstanding contributions to research in pharmacogenetics and rare conditions.
Two Manchester BRC supported research teams have been recognised at The University of Manchester's Making a Difference Awards.
Researchers are addressing health conditions that affect many people, but which traditionally have had less research undertaken, through our Under-Researched Conditions Cluster. Find out more about the impact of our cutting-edge research in the second film of our Spotlight On series.