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Former Government Minister, Baroness Estelle Morris, to attend conference on rare disease research

Former MP and Education Minister, Baroness Estelle Morris, is lending her support to ‘one of the most important’ conferences about research into a rare disease. The 16th International Congress on Antiphospholipid Antibodies (ICAPA), will be chaired by our Director, Professor Ian Bruce.

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Webinar – Making best use of statistical advice and support in research – 21.11.2019

For our next Rapid Translational Incubator (RTI) session, Jamie Sergeant discusses how statistics support the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of trials and studies, and how they help researchers to reach sound conclusions in addressing their research questions.

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Webinar – Generic aspects of study design for Experimental Medicine studies and trials – 17.10.2019

For our next Rapid Translational Incubator (RTI) session, Chris Sutton discusses the main aspects to consider for a robust study design and when you might involve a CTU in your proposed study or trial.

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The future of audiology – genomic newborn hearing screening

Author: Professor Cynthia Morton

Professor Cynthia Morton, Programme Lead for Genetic and Genomic Solutions, discusses her project to expand newborn hearing screening to include genetic screening for variants in genes known to cause deafness.

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NIHR Manchester BRC researcher in the running for the Hair Science Awards

The deputy lead of our inflammatory hair diseases research theme has been nominated for a prestigious industry award.

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Manchester BRC Themed Discussion and Networking Event – Team Science ‘Building your Research Network’ Monday 30 September

This interactive workshop is an opportunity to learn more about Team Science and the fundamentals to build your research network.

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The future of audiology – ‘pardon?!’

Author: Professor Chris Armitage

In his blog Christopher Armitage, Professor of Health Psychology and Manchester BRC Optimising Outcomes Programme Lead, discusses hearing loss and its image problem.

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What dermatologists can learn from a visual study of art

Author: Professor Christopher Griffiths

In his blog, Professor Chris Griffiths explores the value of visual literacy training for dermatologists.

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