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Transforming scientific breakthroughs into diagnostic tests and life-saving treatments for patients in Greater Manchester and beyond. Funded by @NIHRresearch
Manchester, England
Joined November 2016
📣 Embed, Build, Accelerate: Digital Infrastructure. In her latest blog Professor Anne Barton, Director of Manchester BRC, focuses on the implementation of our new Digital Infrastructure Strategy. Read here 👇.
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Today we welcomed Dr Troy Puar, Head of Department of Endocrinology & Adrenal Hypertension Center at Changi General Hospital, Singapore for a special guest lecture. Dr Puar spoke about hypertension (high blood pressure) and the pivotal roles of aldosterone, potassium and sodium.
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📰 Manchester scientists discover genetic condition that causes paralysis following mild infections. The study was led by Professor Bill Newman from Manchester BRC and funded by @NIHRresearch, @lifearc1 and @wellcometrust. Read more 👇.
Scientists uncover why man was paralysed after catching the flu as a toddler
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We’re delighted to announce that Dr Mark Farrar is our new Dermatology Co-Theme Lead 👏. Skin diseases and complex wounds are among the most common, chronic and quality-of-life-reducing conditions in the UK. Find out more about the Theme's 5 programmes 👇.
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RT @BirminghamBRC: 🚀 All ready to go here at @iccbirmingham for the 1st joint @NIHRresearch BRC & @NIHR_UKCRFN conference - great to see it….
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RT @DigitalUoM: Work for the @NHSuk ? .Don't miss out on your free ticket to AI in Healthcare: Transforming the Future with LLMs at Citylab….
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📣 A new White Paper calls for urgent and coordinated action to improve support for care home residents living with hearing loss. The paper takes recommendations from research carried out by @FBMH_UoM researchers, supported by Manchester BRC. Read more👇.
🦻 Tackling Hearing Loss in Care Homes: A Call for Action 📣. This paper, written in close cooperation with Reach by Nightingale Hammerson, brings to light evidence-based solutions that can transform the way care homes manage hearing loss. Read here👉
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Manchester researchers uncovered the new neurodevelopmental conditions, RNU2-2-related disorder and RNU5B1-related disorder. Read about the study by @adamjackson89, @smbanka and colleagues, published in @NatureGenet 👇.
New research has uncovered 2 neurodevelopmental disorders using data from the National Genomic Research Library. These findings have led to new diagnoses for patients and families, opening doors for potential treatments 🧬. Read the blog to learn more:
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RT @GM_Cancer: We’re excited to work with @ManchesterBRC and @OfficialUoM on this important new study to improve screening and early detect….
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Joanne Murray was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma when she was 29 and received successful treatment at @TheChristieNHS. She took part in a pilot study for the new UK-wide programme, which found she had stage 1 lung cancer. Read Joanne's story 👇.
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📰 A new study has opened in Manchester which could improve screening and early detection of lung cancer for high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma survivors. The project has received a £1.3m grant through the @NHSEngland Cancer Programme Innovation Open Call. 👏. 🔗
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RT @NIHRresearch: Building on our recent all-professions Senior Investigators webinar, we’re hosting a peer-led session to support more res….
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📰 Professor Kevin Munro, from Manchester BRC’s Hearing Health Theme, provides his expert recommendations in keeping ears healthy in this recent article 👂👇.
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RT @UoMPankhurst: 🎙️ @UoMPankhurst presents: Health Tech Matters Podcast mini-series — Health Technology Translation! . 🆕 Ep3 out now: Inva….
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🧬 Manchester discovery of two new genetic disorders improves diagnoses for patients with neurodevelopmental conditions. Read our news story in the June BRC news round up 👇. @smbanka @adam_jackson89.
Stay inspired by the groundbreaking innovations from our Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs)! Dive into June's highlights with our latest graphic and discover more through the links below! ⬇️
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Today are celebrating the culmination of the Greater Manchester Women’s Health Research Webinar Series, bringing together diverse voices from across the region to shape the future of women’s health in policy, research, and practice. #WomensHealthGM
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NIHR now welcomes applications for the latest cohort of the Senior Investigators award. Prof Jo Dumville from our Dermatology Theme, shares what inspired her to apply. Read more 👇.
Every year, the NIHR Senior Investigator (SI) Award recognises outstanding leaders in applied health and social care research. Beyond celebrating individual achievements, the award reflects the wide range of professional backgrounds and research interests that strengthen the
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RT @MCRCnews: Research Spotlight: RAPID-RT 💡. Discover how the innovative research programme RAPID-RT is using real-world data to accelerat….
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For 13-year-old Trinity, being on the drug methotrexate for her polyarticular-JIA was a ‘double-edged sword’. Read Trinity’s story, as told by her mum Rebecca, and why targeted medicines are important 👇.
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