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University of Manchester researchers have identified which opioids are most likely to be associated with respiratory depression, in a major new study supported by Manchester BRC.
Continue reading full article: Researchers identify opioids with highest risk of respiratory depression
Manchester researchers will be involved in implementing global standards and conducting research as part of the UK’s first Safe Listening festival,
Continue reading full article: Manchester hearing health experts to conduct research at UK’s first Safe Listening festival
To ensure the continued delivery of our EDI Strategy, the NIHR BRC: Manchester has appointed Dr Sayema Rahman Khan as our EDI Operational Lead and Dr Andrea Murray as our EDI Strategic Lead.
Continue reading full article: New Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Leads appointed
The largest ever UK trial of a urine test used across the NHS to spot when patients skip their medication has shown it may improve adherence to treatment.
Continue reading full article: Urine drug test may boost adherence to blood pressure medications
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) may enable routine eye tests of the future to detect early signs of heart and brain disease long before symptoms appear.
Continue reading full article: AI may unlock early disease clues hidden in routine eye exams
Pioneering Manchester cancer researcher Professor Gareth Evans has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026, in recognition of more than 35 years of outstanding contributions to cancer genetics.
Continue reading full article: Manchester cancer researcher recognised in King’s Birthday Honours 2026
To mark Cancer Survivors Day 2026, Senior Research Project Manager Alice Holt reflects on the progress on our Living With and Beyond Cancer Theme and successful education event held in partnership with the NIHR BRC at The Royal Marsden and ICR.
Continue reading full article: Cancer Survivors Day 2026: Celebrating voices, experiences, research, collaborations, and life beyond cancer
Psychological support needs for carers of people with dementia in the UK could soon be addressed with a major multicentre trial led by University of Manchester psychologists and funded by the NIHR.
Continue reading full article: Psychological course could be game changer for carers of people with dementia