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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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Improving clinical pathways through prediction of health risks and outcomes – 21 June

This interactive workshop is an opportunity to learn more about the use of data to predict health risks and outcomes for clinical pathway redesign and disease prevention.

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Six weeks to save the planet! – BRC research placement

Author: Will Gregory

Will Gregory, Advanced Musculoskeletal Practitioner at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, blogs about his experience of a short BRC research placement within the neuromuscular service.

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Short research placements available for nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals – closes 8th May

The NIHR Manchester BRC, in collaboration with the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and supported by Corridor Manchester and Health Innovation Manchester is investing in the next generation of NHS researchers and want you to be part of it!

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UK-wide consortium aims to transform treatment for children and young people with arthritis and uveitis

Researchers from the Manchester BRC are part of a UK-wide effort to drive the development of new, targeted treatments for children and young people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and its associated eye-inflammation condition, uveitis.

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