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There has been a 22% reduction of late stage lung cancer diagnosis in Greater Manchester thanks to the innovative NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme.
Continue reading full article: Research paper demonstrates significant reduction in late stage lung cancer thanks to community based screening programme
In her latest blog Professor Anne Barton, Director of Manchester BRC, focuses on how we’re equipping the next generation of experts with the skills to lead world-class research.
Continue reading full article: Embed, Build, Accelerate – Manchester BRC Director’s blog – January 2026
Heart surgery beginning in the late morning is linked to a modest increase in cardiovascular mortality when compared to other times of the day, according to a study supported by Manchester BRC.
Continue reading full article: Time of day link to heart surgery outcomes likely
The second phase of a groundbreaking breast cancer study created in the name of Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, has seen the appointment of a senior research fellow.
Continue reading full article: New research in Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding’s name aims to stop breast cancer before it starts
A simple blood test can tell doctors when it is safe to stop antibiotics in patients recovering from sepsis, a review led by University of Manchester researchers has found.
Continue reading full article: Test shows when safe to stop antibiotics in sepsis patients
In this blog, Professor Tim Felton, Director of the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Emergency and Acute Care, shares how Manchester’s NIHR infrastructure joined forces to tackle one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges: sepsis and antimicrobial resistance.
Continue reading full article: Inside HealthTech Research: Working in partnership to tackle sepsis and antimicrobial resistance
Two new studies have found that people affected by the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack showed improvement in mental health after engaging with dedicated support services.
Continue reading full article: Early access to support linked to better recovery after Manchester Arena attack, studies find
Professor Caroline Dive CBE, Cancer Precision Medicine Theme Co-Lead at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, will appear in the third episode of Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures on Channel 4.
Continue reading full article: Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures