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Manchester researchers lead in development of test that could help avoid antibiotic related deafness in newborn babies

A new genetic test that could identify the risk of, and therefore help to avoid permanent antibiotic-related hearing loss in newborn babies is being developed in Manchester, UK.

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A photonumeric scale for the assessment of atrophic facial photodamage

Dr Jean Ayer provides an overview of her paper - A photonumeric scale for the assessment of atrophic facial photodamage - that was recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology.

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Professor Jørgen Vestbo becomes Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Professor Jørgen Vestbo, BRC Respiratory Lead has been elected to join the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences

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BRC wins bid to join NIHR BioResource network

The Manchester BRC and CRF have been chosen as one of 13 centres around England which will contribute to the new NIHR BioResource for Translational Research in Common and Rare Diseases.

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Fringe benefits: drug side effects could treat human hair loss

A new drug could ease the distress of men and women who suffer from baldness, according to researchers from The University of Manchester’s Centre for Dermatology Research.

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Study paves the way for better treatment of prostate cancer

A new study published today has found a way to identify men with locally advanced prostate cancer who are less likely to respond well to radiotherapy.

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Free 40 minute PPI drop in sessions available for BRC researchers

The Public Programmes Team are running free Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) advice sessions for BRC and CRF researchers working in the areas of cancer, dermatology and musculoskeletal research.

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Dr Tracy Briggs shares £200k Emerging Leaders Prize from Medical Research Foundation

Today, the Medical Research Foundation awards its first Emerging Leaders Prize to three outstanding lupus researchers.

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