NIHR | Manchester Biomedical Research Centre

News & Events

Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre.

Discovering cutting-edge functional genomics in Oklahoma

Author: Helen-Ray Jones

Helen Ray-Jones, NIHR Manchester BRC postdoctoral researcher in the Dermatology Theme, blogs about her recent trip to Oklahoma to learn more about a new genomics method.

Continue reading full article: Discovering cutting-edge functional genomics in Oklahoma

Rapid Translational Incubator workshop: helping you to resolve challenges with experimental trial and studies

The workshop will present how the BRC Rapid Translation Incubator can support researchers and clinical trial coordinators.

Continue reading full article: Rapid Translational Incubator workshop: helping you to resolve challenges with experimental trial and studies

Could you help raise awareness about Psoriasis in just 50 seconds?

This year’s Psoriasis Shout Out® will be taking place 8th – 14th October, with events in Manchester, Salford, Leeds, Newcastle and Dublin.

Continue reading full article: Could you help raise awareness about Psoriasis in just 50 seconds?

New industry focused animation launched

This week the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre and Clinical Research Facility have launched two new animations aimed at the life sciences industry.

Continue reading full article: New industry focused animation launched

Test could detect patients at risk from lethal fungal spores

Scientists at The University of Manchester have discovered a genetic mutation in humans linked to a 17-fold increase in the amount of dangerous fungal spores in the lungs.

Continue reading full article: Test could detect patients at risk from lethal fungal spores

MMPathIC’s flexible pipeline model for working – an integrated pathway to diagnostic innovation

Manchester Molecular Pathology Innovation Centre (MMPathIC) has developed a virtual pipeline model for the development of novel biomarkers and technologies; offering a simplified and streamlined pathway for market access.

Continue reading full article: MMPathIC’s flexible pipeline model for working – an integrated pathway to diagnostic innovation

Harry Potter inspires professorial inaugural lectures

Professor Karen Kirkby, Advanced Radiotherapy Programme Lead, gave her professorial inaugural lecture asking if protons are magic.

Continue reading full article: Harry Potter inspires professorial inaugural lectures

Driving faster clinical decisions about antibiotic treatment of hospitalised patients with serious infections

Author: Professor Paul Dark

On world sepsis day Professor Paul Dark discusses the challenge of antibiotic resistance and how his research will drive faster clinical decisions about antibiotic treatment of hospitalised patients with serious infections.

Continue reading full article: Driving faster clinical decisions about antibiotic treatment of hospitalised patients with serious infections