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‘Getting the dose right’ – A blog by Dr Jan Hansel

Author: Dr Jan Hansel

As part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18 to 24 November 2023), Dr Jan Hansel discusses the importance of therapeutic drug monitoring in limiting the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the new Manchester BRC-funded TDM-TIME study which he is leading.

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Improving lives of people living with and beyond cancer – Research Education Day highlights

Author: Louise James

Dr Louise James, Senior Research Project Manager for Living With and Beyond Cancer, shares insights from the theme’s Research Education Day.

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Bridging the Gap – August 2023

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In his blog Professor Ian Bruce, Manchester BRC Director, discusses the role of research in reducing health inequalities, and shares our latest news and events from across our 4 research Clusters.

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Living with and beyond cancer – National Cancer Survivors Day 2023

Author: Louise James

On National Cancer Survivors Day 2023, Dr Louise James, Senior Research Project Manager at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), shares an insight into the new BRC Living with and Beyond Cancer Theme.

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Bridging the Gap – June 2023

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In this edition, Professor Ian Bruce shares updates from the first six months of our new NIHR Manchester BRC, featuring many great awards, accolades and news articles.

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Bridging the Gap – December 2022

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On the official launch date of the new NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), Professor Ian Bruce reflects on our recent achievements and looks forward to the exciting future of our new BRC.

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Why alopecia research matters – a blog by Dr Matthew Harries inflammatory hair diseases, deputy lead

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.

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Bridging the Gap – June 2022

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In June 2022's edition, Professor Ian Bruce shares news on NIHR funding and the piloting of a new race equality framework, as well as the usual round up of latest news and developments for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

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