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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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Manchester researchers receive prestigious national appointments

Two professors from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have been appointed Senior Investigators by the NIHR.

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Global guidelines on management of fungal infections caused by Candida published

A team of international clinical experts, including Manchester BRC researcher Dr Riina Rautemaa-Richardson, have published the new global guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of Candida infections.

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New Co-Lead and Deputy Lead appointed for Industry and Commercialisation

The NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre has appointed Dr Gareth Kitchen as Co-Lead and Mr Adam Haque as Deputy Lead for Industry and Commercialisation.

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