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Five Manchester BRC bioinformaticians have shared what they learned from the European Conference on Computational Biology and how they are now applying this to their work analysing medical research data.
Continue reading full article: The power of data and algorithms for health and science – what Manchester BRC bioinformaticians learned from European conference
New research has shown that a DNA-based test is accurate for diagnosing fungal pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii in people with weakened immune systems.
Continue reading full article: Research led by Manchester identifies test to more accurately diagnose rare fungal pneumonia
Professor Emma Crosbie, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Co-Theme Lead at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has been awarded a prestigious NIHR Research Professorship.
Continue reading full article: Manchester researcher awarded prestigious NIHR Research Professorship
An international team of scientists are to set to use thousands of MRI brain scans from research teams around the world in a bid to study Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a lifelong neurological condition.
Continue reading full article: Brain scans to give crucial insight into childhood genetic disease
Manchester researchers are part of an international team aiming to advance risk prediction, early detection of disease progression and personalised prevention in rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease to improve patient outcomes.
Continue reading full article: New project “PerPrev-CID” investigates innovative approaches for personalised prevention and early treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases
Almost half of all UK adults regularly take prescription medicines and the annual NHS budget for medicines is approximately £17.4 billion per year, with over 1.1 billion items prescribed annually.
Continue reading full article: Advancing the application of pharmacogenomics via digital innovation; introducing ProgressRX
A major UK patient trial of a new biomarker testing protocol for sepsis, led by University of Manchester researchers, has shown it is possible to safely stop antibiotic treatment earlier than current care.
Continue reading full article: Biomarker test could significantly reduce antibiotic use in sepsis, finds trial
Greater Manchester residents are being encouraged to take part in a research study at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (MREH) that aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of conditions associated with sight loss.
Continue reading full article: Local MP takes part in Manchester-led genetic eye research