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Manchester BRC researchers join new oncology collaboration to drive forward translational cancer research

Oncology research experts from across the country – including from the NIHR Manchester BRC – have come together to establish a new collaboration to accelerate cancer research, translating scientific discoveries into tangible benefits for patients.

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Bridging the Gap – February 2021

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Professor Ian Bruce rounds up February's news and developments for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), with a special launch of the Innovator Training Scheme and other BRC training and development.

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Profile – Professor Jacky Smith

Professor Jacky Smith, Programme Lead for Improving Respiratory Symptoms, is one of the country’s leading clinical academics in the field of cough. We profile her to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

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Simple urine test can detect womb cancer

A simple non-invasive test can accurately detect womb cancer according to a proof of concept study by Manchester BRC researchers.

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Manchester BRC researchers among the most highly cited in their field

Professor Jorgen Vestbo Manchester BRC's Respiratory Theme Lead and Professor David Denning Respiratory Fungal Infections Programme Lead are among some of the most highly cited in their field, in the latest list by the Web of Science Group.

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Bridging the Gap – January 2021

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Professor Ian Bruce rounds up January's news and developments for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), with a special look at informatics and data sciences.

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Cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal conditions – Professor Maya Buch speaks to Arthritis Digest

Professor Maya Buch speaks to Arthritis Digest about the links between cardiovascular disease and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

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Manchester researchers lead major UK study to investigate links between hearing loss and COVID-19

A major UK study to investigate the possible long-term impact of COVID-19 on hearing, led by researchers at NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has been announced today.

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