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Breakthrough research offers new hope to lupus patients

A ‘life-changing’ potential new drug could be available to lupus patients in the future thanks to ‘breakthrough’ research. The results of the TULIP II study have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), one of the most prestigious, peer-reviewed medical journals in the world.

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Saint Mary’s Hospital surgical team wins national award for cancer research

A surgical team at Saint Mary’s Hospital recently received a prestigious national award for their role in surgical trials for cancer research.

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Manchester scientists lead the way in next generation radiotherapy research

Manchester scientists and clinicians have been awarded a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK to pioneer new radiotherapy technologies and techniques that could help more people survive cancer in the future.

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BRC Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead receives prestigious Royal College of Anaesthetists award

Professor Paul Dark, Manchester BRC Respiratory Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead and NIHR National Specialty Lead for Critical Care has become an Honorary Fellow of The Royal College of Anaesthetists.

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Manchester woman with rare ‘sticky blood’ syndrome ‘delighted’ with care provided by Manchester Royal Infirmary clinic

A Manchester woman with a rare syndrome has spoken about the impact it has had on her life, and how the care she has received at Manchester Royal Infirmary has vastly improved how she manages her condition.

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Multimillion pound boost for Manchester scientists to detect cancer earlier

Manchester scientists are set to benefit from a major cash injection from Cancer Research UK and partners to develop radical new strategies and technologies to detect cancer at its earliest stage.

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Supporting inclusive translational research – Themed discussion & networking event 21.11.19

This highly interactive session will explore practical tools to embed an inclusive approach within translational research across the research cycle, including research design and delivery, dissemination, recruitment, public and patient engagement and involvement.

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Themed Discussion and Networking Event – Teachable Moments in Disease Prevention – 31.10.19

A teachable moment is an event or experience which presents an opportunity to learn. This event will focus disease prevention, particularly around cancer.

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