Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre.
Urine testing may be as effective as the smear test at preventing cervical cancer, according to new research led by BRC Cancer Early Detection Programme Lead Dr Emma Crosbie.
Continue reading full article: Urine Test Could Prevent Cervical Cancer
Scientists could help match cancer patients with no other treatment options to clinical trials with experimental medicines, by analysing the genetic faults in a sample of their blood.
Continue reading full article: Blood Samples to Help Select the Right Early Phase Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients
Support for volunteer recruitment to clinical research is available through the National Institute for Healthcare Research (NIHR) BioResource, with applications now open through 2019.
Continue reading full article: NIHR BioResource Volunteer Recruitment Available for Clinical Research Studies – 2019 Application Dates
The BRC Rapid Translational Incubator is holding an update on support available in Greater Manchester on 18th April. Aimed at staff and students affiliated with the BRC, CRF, The University of Manchester and/or Health Innovation Manchester.
Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC networking and webinar series: GM support available for setting up trials and studies – Thursday 18 April
Senior Manchester BRC researcher, Professor Lesley Rhodes, has contributed her world-leading photodermatoses expertise to the United Nation’s latest environmental assessment report.
Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher contributes to scientific evidence updating international climate treaty
The NIHR Manchester BRC, in collaboration with the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and supported by Health Innovation Manchester is investing in the next generation of NHS researchers and want you to be part of it!
Continue reading full article: Short research placements available for nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals – closes 3rd May
Myositis: smart phone technology harnessed to detect the onset of leg muscle damage
Continue reading full article: Myositis: smart phone technology harnessed to detect the onset of leg muscle damage
Several leading researchers from the Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have been appointed as NIHR Senior Investigators, in the National Institute for Healthcare Research’s (NIHR) latest round of annual appointments.
Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC Researchers Appointed as National NIHR Senior Investigators