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In his blog Professor Chris Plack discusses the importance of measuring hearing sensitivity at very high frequencies, beyond the range normally tested in the clinic.
Continue reading full article: The future of audiology – using high-frequency hearing tests to diagnose hearing loss
On World Sepsis Day Dr Timothy Felton discusses how Manchester BRC is rising to the challenge of tackling sepsis in the face of the increasing challenge posed by antibiotic resistance.
Continue reading full article: Can we win the fight against sepsis and antibiotic resistance?
Researchers at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have recently been awarded academic promotions by The University of Manchester.
Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researchers receive academic promotions
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.
Continue reading full article: Former Government Minister, Baroness Estelle Morris, to attend conference on rare disease research
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.
Continue reading full article: Webinar – Making best use of statistical advice and support in research – 21.11.2019
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.
Continue reading full article: Webinar – Generic aspects of study design for Experimental Medicine studies and trials – 17.10.2019
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.
Continue reading full article: The future of audiology – genomic newborn hearing screening
The deputy lead of our inflammatory hair diseases research theme has been nominated for a prestigious industry award.
Continue reading full article: NIHR Manchester BRC researcher in the running for the Hair Science Awards