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New research highlights research priorities for young people with rheumatic disease

A national study led by members of the Musculoskeletal Theme is the first of its kind to present young people’s priorities in rheumatology research, suggesting that young people would like to see a greater focus on basic science and psychosocial research into their conditions.

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NIHR Manchester BRC seeking people and patients to shape our research

The BRC has been busy this summer conducting scoping work to inform an ambitious, five year patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) strategy. Delivering exemplary PPIE across Greater Manchester, the strategy will serve both the BRC and the NIHR Manchester CRF.

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North-South health divide bigger than ever with alarming rise in deaths of northern 25-44 year olds

Dying early (under age 75) is 20% more likely in northern compared with southern England according to research led by Professor Iain Buchan, Informatics and Data Sciences Lead.

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Dermatology researchers awarded Professorships

BRC skin experts Richard Warren and Rachel Watson from the Dermatology Theme have been awarded chairs to mark the academic progress they are leading at The University of Manchester.

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Dr Piers Dawes highlights the importance of research into the wider effects of hearing loss

Dr Piers Dawes comments on the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care.

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Collaboration and integration key to success, say leaders at launch event

The NIHR Manchester BRC and CRF launch event on 6 June 2017 represented a double celebration. An opportunity to share our aspirations for BRC and CRF, and also to mark the first anniversary of the GMHSCP devolution of the city region’s £6bn health and social care budget.

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Hearing Health Theme Lead attends international advisory group

In May Professor Kevin Munro attended the Phonak Paediatric Advisory Board in Nashville. Phonak is a leading international hearing device company with a particular interest in children with hearing loss.

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Manchester Scientist is the first recipient of multi-million pound Kennedy Trust award for rheumatic disease research

An inflammation researcher at The University of Manchester is set to establish a world-class research program that aims to shed new light on rheumatoid arthritis, after becoming the first ever awardee of a £2.5 million Kennedy Trust Senior Fellowship.

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