Hard of hearing over-70s report memory loss and mental health problems in lockdown Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 People with hearing difficulties experience heightened self-reported depression, loneliness, and memory problems during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to an online survey of the over 70s. Read More
Arthritis and technology – Professor Will Dixon speaks to Arthritis Digest Posted: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Professor Will Dixon speaks to Arthritis Digest about how technology is helping transform arthritis care through pioneering research. 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
Manchester BRC researcher takes on important national role Posted: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 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). Read More
Manchester BRC researchers join new oncology collaboration to drive forward translational cancer research Posted: Friday, February 19, 2021 Oncology research experts from across the country – including from the NIHR Manchester BRC – have come together to establish a new collaboration to accelerate cancer research, translating scientific discoveries into tangible benefits for patients. Read More
Bridging the Gap – February 2021 Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2021 Professor Ian Bruce rounds up February's news and developments for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), with a special launch of the Innovator Training Scheme and other BRC training and development. Read More
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Profile – Professor Jacky Smith Posted: Thursday, February 11, 2021 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. Read More
Simple urine test can detect womb cancer Posted: Thursday, February 11, 2021 A simple non-invasive test can accurately detect womb cancer according to a proof of concept study by Manchester BRC researchers. Read More