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Find out how NIHR Manchester BRC is working with patients and the public to influence research

NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre's patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) programme is working with people across Greater Manchester to influence research.

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Manchester chosen to host World Healthcare Congress Europe 2019

Manchester will host the inaugural World Healthcare Congress Europe (5-7 March, 2019), providing a global platform to showcase health and social care innovation. Professor Chris Griffiths will be leading a session on stratified approaches to healthcare session at the Congress.

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Deaf BSL Users in Research

Join us to find out about research taking place in Manchester for BSL Users.

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Six months in the life of a PhD student

Dr Rebecca Lee provides an insight into life as a NIHR Manchester BRC PhD student.

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Clinical leaders appointed to drive innovation across Greater Manchester

Health Innovation Manchester has strengthened its leadership team with two key appointments including Professor Ian Bruce as Research Director.

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Role of protease targets in wound healing uncertain

Protease modulating therapies are used to assist in venour leg ulcer closure, but a recent review suggests that physicans should rexamine the biomarker's role in targeted chronic wound healing therapies.

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Twice bereaved relative appeals to public for early detection ideas to save lives from cancer

Greater Manchester resident, Gen Buckley, who lost her father and brother early to bowel cancer, is urging the public to support new health research by sharing their ideas about saving lives from cancer.

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Recognising the importance of COPD awareness and research

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On World COPD Day, Professor Jørgen Vestbo, Respiratory Theme Lead and COPD Programme Co-Lead for Manchester BRC, reflects on the status and management of COPD and reminds us that we shouldn’t overlook this devastating disease.

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