Why alopecia research matters – a blog by Dr Matthew Harries inflammatory hair diseases, deputy lead Posted: Friday, August 5, 2022 Author: Dr Matthew Harries Highlighting International Alopecia Day, Dr Matthew Harries, deputy lead of Manchester BRC’s inflammatory hair diseases research programme shines a light on the condition, and shares his insight into BRC research in this area. Read More
Why research placements can help us to be better clinicians – A Manchester BRC research placement story Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Author: Becky Garside In her blog paediatric audiologist Becky Gartside shares the benefits of her 12-week placement within the Hearing Health Theme, and how this has encouraged her to seek out a part-time research position. Read More
Why extended high-frequency hearing testing is important to patients, and why we need to listen to them – World Hearing Day Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022 Author: Melanie Lough On World Hearing Day Melanie Lough, Research Audiologist, discusses her proposed project that aims to widen the use of extended high-frequency hearing testing (audiometry) within NHS hearing services – and how patient and public involvement is helping to shape this research. Read More
From Manchester to Toronto – Improving lupus ‘brain fog’ Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Author: Dr Michelle Barraclough Dr Michelle Barraclough, Research Associate for Manchester BRC’s Musculoskeletal theme, shares her work on improving 'brain fog' for lupus patients, as part of a year-long research placement in Toronto, Canada. Read More
Working for better outcomes in speech and language for babies with hearing loss – World Hearing Day 2021 Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Author: Dr Ciara Kelly For World Hearing Day 2021, Dr Ciara Kelly, Manchester BRC Researcher and Developmental Psychologist, discusses strides made in newborn hearing loss and the importance of babies wearing hearing aids often. Read More
Bridging the Gap – January 2021 Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2021 Author: Professor Ian Bruce Professor Ian Bruce rounds up January's news and developments for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), with a special look at informatics and data sciences. Read More
Bridging the Gap – December 2020 Posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Author: Professor Ian Bruce Professor Ian Bruce gives a round up of December's news and developments for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Read More
Hearing Health Now – sparking important conversations Posted: Friday, December 11, 2020 Author: Paolo Arru In his blog Paolo Arru, Vocal Project Manager, tells us about Hearing Health Now – a unique and innovative project which aims to spark more conversations around hearing health. Read More