NIHR BioResource Volunteer Recruitment Available for Clinical Research Studies – 2019 Application Dates Posted: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Support for volunteer recruitment to clinical research is available through the National Institute for Healthcare Research (NIHR) BioResource, with applications now open through 2019. Read More
Manchester BRC networking and webinar series: GM support available for setting up trials and studies – Thursday 18 April Posted: Friday, March 22, 2019 The BRC Rapid Translational Incubator is holding an update on support available in Greater Manchester on 18th April. Aimed at staff and students affiliated with the BRC, CRF, The University of Manchester and/or Health Innovation Manchester. Read More
Manchester BRC researcher contributes to scientific evidence updating international climate treaty Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Senior Manchester BRC researcher, Professor Lesley Rhodes, has contributed her world-leading photodermatoses expertise to the United Nation’s latest environmental assessment report. Read More
Short research placements available for nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals – closes 3rd May Posted: Monday, March 18, 2019 The NIHR Manchester BRC, in collaboration with the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and supported by Health Innovation Manchester is investing in the next generation of NHS researchers and want you to be part of it! Read More
Myositis: smart phone technology harnessed to detect the onset of leg muscle damage Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2019 Author: Dr Alex Oldroyd Myositis: smart phone technology harnessed to detect the onset of leg muscle damage Read More
Manchester BRC Researchers Appointed as National NIHR Senior Investigators Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2019 Several leading researchers from the Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have been appointed as NIHR Senior Investigators, in the National Institute for Healthcare Research’s (NIHR) latest round of annual appointments. Read More
Asthma UK and Innovate UK fund initiative to develop new tests for asthma diagnosis Posted: Thursday, March 7, 2019 Dr Clare Murray, NIHR Manchester BRC Asthma Programme Associate Lead and Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester is leading a research project between the University of Manchester and Owlstone Medical to develop new tests for asthma diagnosis. Read More
Assessing and managing hearing loss: Where is the evidence to support clinical practice? Posted: Sunday, March 3, 2019 Author: Professor Kevin J Munro Professor Kevin Munro, Manchester BRC Hearing Health Theme Lead and recently appointed member of NICE’s Centre for Guidelines expert advisory panel, reflects on the lack of evidence that underpins clinical decision making in adults with hearing loss and how Manchester BRC is addressing this. Read More