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The NIHR have recently appointed Dr James Bluett, researcher in the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre’s Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases Theme, as the National Specialty Lead for Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedics within their new Research Delivery Network.
Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher appointed Specialty Lead within new NIHR Research Delivery Network
A groundbreaking cancer research project launched in memory of the late Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, is already successfully identifying young women at increased risk of breast cancer after just one year of opening.
Continue reading full article: Sarah Harding’s legacy identifies young women at increased risk of breast cancer
To celebrate this year’s International Nurses Day, Favour Adoghe, BRC Research Nurse, has shared her passion for research and an insight into her role on Manchester BRC studies at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Continue reading full article: Celebrating International Nurses Day 2024 – blog by Favour Adoghe, BRC Research Nurse
To celebrate this year’s International Nurses Day, Lisa Murray, the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre’s Education and Training Manager and registered nurse, has shared an insight into her role which involves promoting BRC opportunities to nurses to drive future healthcare advances.
Continue reading full article: Celebrating International Nurses Day 2024 – blog by Lisa Murray, BRC Education and Training Manager
The 'Team Womb' collective based at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester, supported by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, have been awarded a prestigious American Association for Cancer Research Award.
Continue reading full article: Manchester team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research
Scientists have found genes expressed in human cells harvested from urine are remarkably similar to those of the kidney itself, suggesting they could be an important non-invasive source of information on the kidney.
Continue reading full article: Cells harvested from urine may have diagnostic potential for kidney disease, find scientists
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust's (MFT) innovative approach to enhanced patient care.
Continue reading full article: GEN-O technology revolutionises genomic medicine services in the North West
For Arthritis Digest magazine, Dr Seema Sharma explains what ‘response to treatment’ means and how using it in research can lead to more positive outcomes for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Continue reading full article: What do we mean by ‘response to treatment’ in rheumatoid arthritis? – Dr Seema Sharma speaks to Arthritis Digest