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Manchester discovery of two new genetic disorders improves diagnoses for patients with neurodevelopmental conditions

Two previously unknown highly frequent genetic disorders have been discovered by a study delivered through the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, paving the way for improved diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions and opening new doors for future treatments.

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Innovator Insights blog: Uniting industry, NHS and academia in respiratory innovation with Dr Gareth Kitchen

Author: Dr Gareth Kitchen

In this Innovator Insights blog, Dr Gareth Kitchen shares how cross-sector partnerships, translational research, and patient-centred thinking are essential for turning scientific discoveries into real-world healthcare solutions.

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Improving the health of women in Greater Manchester – webinar series

During May and June 2025, we will be celebrating the collective success of the ‘One Greater Manchester’ research and innovation and NIHR infrastructure in women’s health, along with looking to the future to ensure we are addressing the needs of our population at a system level.

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Respiratory projects led by Manchester BRC researchers recognised at Making a Difference Awards

Respiratory researchers supported by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre were recognised at this year’s Making a Difference Awards 2025, hosted by The University of Manchester.

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PhDs in Focus: Bringing the family into breast cancer prevention

Author: Mai Haiba

For our PhDs in Focus blog series, Mai Haiba outlines how their PhD project focuses on the role of the family in helping women lose weight to reduce their breast cancer risk, as part of our Cancer Prevention and Early Detection theme.

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Innovator Insights blog: Integrating digital innovations in mental health care with Professor Sandra Bucci

Author: Professor Sandra Bucci

In this Innovator Insights blog, Professor Sandra Bucci shares their experience of co-founding spin-out company CareLoop Health and how this broadened her perspective of integrating digital innovations in mental health to the NHS.

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Afternoon could be best time for asthma inhaler, study shows

A mid-afternoon puff could be the best way to get the most out of your asthma inhaler according to a new study supported by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre.

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Embed, Build, Accelerate – Manchester BRC Director’s blog – April 2025

Author: Professor Anne Barton

In her latest blog Professor Anne Barton, Director of Manchester BRC, shares what we are doing to advance discoveries that improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

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