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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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Investing in the future – training the next generation of Manchester BRC researchers

Putting together successful funding applications - a key aspect of a research career - has been the focus of two recent NIHR training events involving Manchester BRC-funded PhD students and clinical fellows.

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Industry award to MSK theme researcher, Dr Hector Chinoy, for rare disease trial

Dr Hector Chinoy, a Manchester BRC researcher, has received funding and materials support from pharmaceutical company, Lilly, to conduct an innovative research study in the rare disease, Myositis.

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