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Revolutionising the evaluation of COPD flare-ups research outcomes to help COPD patients breathe

Dr Alexander Mathioudakis, Respiratory Theme Researcher, and John Linnell, patient participant, discuss an international study that will revolutionise the way COPD exacerbation research outcomes are evaluated and how this could benefit COPD patients in the future.

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DNA change and the risk of arthritic disease – Professor Steve Eyre talks to Arthritis Digest

In the latest contribution to Arthritis Digest magazine by our MSK researchers, Professor Steve Eyre unravels the complexities DNA change and CRISPR gene editing.

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Manchester BRC researchers featured in national cancer exhibition

The work of NIHR Manchester BRC cancer researchers features in a new, national exhibition on cancer breakthroughs.

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Innovator Insights blog – Collaborate to innovate

Continuing our Innovator Insights blog series, speakers from our collaborate to innovate session share their top tips on how researchers can manage successful collaborations with industry partners.

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Manchester-led international research collaboration link genes to condition which causes hearing loss and infertility

New research led by Professor Bill Newman could revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment for people with Perrault syndrome. The rare genetic condition results in hearing loss in males and females, and early menopause or infertility in women.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and predicting the future – Dr Stephanie Ling speaks to Arthritis Digest

Dr Stephanie Ling, BRC MSK researcher and Clinical Research Fellow at Manchester Royal Infirmary, discusses working with rheumatoid arthritis patients through research to improve biologic treatments.

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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and the world of work – Dr Janet McDonagh speaks to Arthritis Digest

Dr Janet McDonagh, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology, talks to Arthritis Digest magazine on how moving from education into the workplace has a unique set of challenges for young people with arthritis.

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Innovator Insights blog – Communicating your research to commercial audiences

Continuing our Innovator Insights blog series, Health Innovation Manchester’s Nick Allen and Paul Hamner share their key tips from our ‘Communicating your research to commercial audiences’ session.

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