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Researchers from NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre have identified a new mechanism which switches off a gene in families affected by breast and ovarian cancer.
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An opportunity to discuss and develop understanding around risk factors influencing disease occurrence and re-occurrence.
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Members of the Hearing Health theme have contributed to the new NICE guideline for assessment and management of adult hearing loss.
Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC team helps develop new NICE hearing loss guideline
The BRC Public Programmes team organised a fantastic ‘Celebrating You In Research’ tea party at the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester on Thursday 5th July to mark the 70th birthday of the NHS.
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BRC Respiratory theme lead Professor Jørgen Vestbo has received two prestigious awards.
Continue reading full article: Double honours for Professor Jørgen Vestbo
On Thursday 21st June 90 people attended the BRC’s improving clinical pathways through prediction of health risks and outcomes workshop to find out more about using large data sets to aid prediction strategies.
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Ellena Badrick, Cancer Data Scientist, blogs about her research, where she is looking at how working with large data cohorts can help improve early cancer detection.
Continue reading full article: How can we use ‘Big Data’ to improve early cancer detection?
On 1st June the BRC’s Cancer Prevention and Early Detection (PED) Theme held a research showcase open to researchers and collaborative partners to celebrate a successful first year of funding.
Continue reading full article: Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Theme marks successful first year with research showcase