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Strategic partnership doubles cancer trials available to Manchester patients

In April, Manchester patients had access to twice as many cancer trials*, as a result of a new strategic partnership across five CRUK Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres (ECMCs). This figure is likely to further increase as a result of the TARGET trial.

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Second phase of trial to match patients to the right cancer treatment now open

Researchers across Manchester have pulled together to open phase two of the TARGET cancer trial, which is on track to recruit over 100 patients in its first year. This is a significant achievement in the wake of the fire at the Paterson Building in April.

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Dermatology researchers take part in Science Spectacular 2017

Dermatology researchers are joining scientists from across The University of Manchester at Science Spectacular on Saturday 21 October 2017, for a fun-filled day of challenges, experiments and interactive demonstrations.

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Manchester BRC researchers publish research into the use of new technology (MR-Linac)

Two papers recently published by Manchester researchers will help shape guidance for targeting tumours more accurately using the new MR-Linac, which combines MRI scanning and radiotherapy in one hi-tech package. 

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BRC Hearing Health Showcase attracts world-wide interest

World-wide representatives across research, industry and the NHS came together on 11 October 2017 to learn about Manchester’s ground-breaking hearing health research

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British Society for Rheumatology publishes first UK guideline for the management of adults with lupus

The UK’s first guideline on the care of adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), co-authored by a Manchester researcher, was recently published in in the journal Rheumatology.

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New test set to transform breast cancer prevention

New test set to transform breast cancer prevention Women who have a family history of breast cancer are set to benefit from a new genetic test at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) that assesses breast cancer risk

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Short research placements available for nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals

The NIHR Manchester BRC, in collaboration with the NIHR Manchester CRF and supported by Oxford Road Corridor 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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