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Manchester’s status as world-class health innovation hub strengthened through strategic partnership

Greater Manchester’s reputation as a world-class health innovation and life sciences hub has been further solidified through a strategic partnership between Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), The University of Manchester (UoM) and QIAGEN.

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BRC Oncology professors receive prestigious honours from European Society

Two leading Oncology professors, supported by Manchester BRC’s Advanced Radiotherapy Theme, have been honoured by the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO).

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BRC Cancer Professor features in Julia Bradbury breast cancer documentary

A leading cancer professor from Manchester BRC features in a documentary following TV presenter Julia Bradbury’s personal breast cancer journey.

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Psoriasis Association honours BRC Dermatology Theme Lead

Professor Chris Griffiths OBE, BRC Dermatology Theme Lead, has become Honorary Life Vice President of the Psoriasis Association.

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NHS develops world-first bedside genetic test to prevent babies going deaf

A world-first genetic test developed in Manchester, that could save the hearing of hundreds of babies each year has been successfully piloted in the NHS.

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Dermatology researcher receives British Skin Foundation grant for national alopecia research

A BRC Dermatology Theme researcher has been awarded a £81,000 grant from the British Skin Foundation charity to support research into the skin condition Alopecia Areata.

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Myositis and remote patient monitoring – Dr Alexander Oldroyd speaks to Arthritis Digest

Continuing regular contributions from our BRC Musculoskeletal (MSK) theme researchers, Dr Alexander Oldroyd speaks to Arthritis Digest magazine about how technology could potentially help predict flares in patients with the autoimmune condition, myositis.

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Manchester BRC researchers receive prestigious national appointments

Three researchers from Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have been appointed Senior Investigators by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

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