Dr Alexander Mathioudakis, Respiratory Theme Researcher, and John Linnell, patient participant, discuss an international study that will revolutionise the way COPD exacerbation research outcomes are evaluated and how this could benefit COPD patients in the future.
Jemma Haines, NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre PhD Fellow has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list.
A study by NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) researchers has found patients with a common respiratory disease had more flare-ups linked to activities that put them at risk of being exposed to mould.
Professor Paul Dark, NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Respiratory Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead has been appointed to a key role in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
Professor Jacky Smith, Programme Lead for Improving Respiratory Symptoms, is one of the country’s leading clinical academics in the field of cough. We profile her to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Professor Jorgen Vestbo Manchester BRC's Respiratory Theme Lead and Professor David Denning Respiratory Fungal Infections Programme Lead are among some of the most highly cited in their field, in the latest list by the Web of Science Group.
An international team of scientists, including Manchester BRC researcher Dr Hannah Durrington has found that shift workers, especially those working permanent night shifts, showed increased risks of asthma, especially moderate or severe asthma.
Professor Paul Dark, Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead and researchers from a leading NIHR study are investigating how to improve the use of antibiotics for patients with COVID-19 at risk of sepsis.