Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre.
Hannah Cross, Postdoctoral Research Associate at The University of Manchester, shares her latest research in hearing loss and dementia, supported by NIHR Manchester BRC.
Continue reading full article: People with dementia in care homes aren’t getting enough help with their hearing loss – new survey
The platform for research into Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases (IMIDs), led by NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, has now signed up 10,000 participants nationwide. Find out about the value of having such a large cohort and what it means for future research studies into IMIDs.
Continue reading full article: NIHR IMID BioResource recruits its 10,000th volunteer in major milestone
The NIHR has awarded more than £96 million to 93 NHS organisations as part of a capital investment – with £2.26 million awarded to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) that will support cutting-edge research and innovation delivered by Manchester BRC and Manchester CRF.
Continue reading full article: Cutting-edge research in Greater Manchester receives funding boost from NIHR
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.
Continue reading full article: Bridging the Gap – August 2023
A new platform has been announced, bringing together UK strengths in rare diseases research to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Continue reading full article: Investment in rare diseases research to improve diagnosis and treatment
The second event in the new NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Training Event and Seminar Series will be held on Wednesday 26 July 2023 from 10.00am – 11.00am via Zoom.
Continue reading full article: Exploring the fog: Unravelling the link between cognitive function and fatigue in systemic lupus erythematosus and other musculoskeletal conditions – Wednesday 26 July 2023
For Arthritis Digest magazine, Manchester BRC researcher Dr Meghna Jani discusses balancing the risks and benefits of using opioids to treat pain for people with musculoskeletal conditions.
Continue reading full article: The opioid pendulum: Balancing the risks and benefits – Dr Meghna Jani speaks to Arthritis Digest
This series will highlight the breadth of our BRC’s experimental medicine research and stimulate scientific discussion and collaboration in a series of online and in person events.
Continue reading full article: NIHR Manchester BRC Training Event and Seminar Series 2023-24