Manchester researchers deliver Advanced Radiotherapy Summer School Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Around 70 radiographers, medical physicists, clinicians and biologists attended The Christie Advanced Radiotherapy Summer School in July. Read More
Researchers identify important genetic markers which differentiate psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis Posted: Monday, August 21, 2017 Research recently published in Annals of Rheumatic Diseases has shown genetic markers which differentiate psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. This important finding will help doctors better understand the mechanism of these conditions and with targeting of future treatment. Read More
Manchester researchers uncover novel insights into early detection of cancer Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Three new publications in the high impact JAMA group of journals provide information that could shape the way in which patients with a genetic predisposition are screened for cancers associated with brain and nerve cell tumours, Lynch Syndrome and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Read More
New research highlights research priorities for young people with rheumatic disease Posted: Monday, August 14, 2017 A national study led by members of the Musculoskeletal Theme is the first of its kind to present young people’s priorities in rheumatology research, suggesting that young people would like to see a greater focus on basic science and psychosocial research into their conditions. Read More
NIHR Manchester BRC seeking people and patients to shape our research Posted: Friday, August 11, 2017 The BRC has been busy this summer conducting scoping work to inform an ambitious, five year patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) strategy. Delivering exemplary PPIE across Greater Manchester, the strategy will serve both the BRC and the NIHR Manchester CRF. Read More
North-South health divide bigger than ever with alarming rise in deaths of northern 25-44 year olds Posted: Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Dying early (under age 75) is 20% more likely in northern compared with southern England according to research led by Professor Iain Buchan, Informatics and Data Sciences Lead. Read More
Dermatology researchers awarded Professorships Posted: Monday, July 31, 2017 BRC skin experts Richard Warren and Rachel Watson from the Dermatology Theme have been awarded chairs to mark the academic progress they are leading at The University of Manchester. Read More
Dr Piers Dawes highlights the importance of research into the wider effects of hearing loss Posted: Thursday, July 20, 2017 Dr Piers Dawes comments on the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care. Read More