NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre
@ManchesterBRC
Transforming scientific breakthroughs into diagnostic tests and life-saving treatments for patients in Greater Manchester and beyond. Funded by @NIHRresearch
📣 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 👇 manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-event…
Leading experts in neuro-oncology gathered for this event, hosted by Prof Petra Hamerlik, researcher in our Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Theme. Read @MCRCnews' highlights from the day which included cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and patient experiences 👇
🧠 Explore how AI, imaging & collaboration are reshaping brain tumour diagnosis. 📘 Read highlights from the recent ‘Navigating Brain Tumour Diagnosis: Innovations and Strategies Symposium’. 🔗 ow.ly/1qzW50WrS3n
Prof Dawn Edge (@EdgeDawn), researcher in the Mental Health Theme at Manchester BRC, will be presenting on the findings of the CaFI study, which evaluated culturally adapted family interventions for people of African and Caribbean descent who have psychosis. Book your place 👇
What could culturally-informed mental healthcare look like? Our latest webinar with @CaFIstudy will discuss a family therapy for people of African and Caribbean descent who have #psychosis. Book your place for the webinar at buff.ly/W7Oa0Fg
Manchester BRC research contributed to new UK diagnostic guidelines for identifying and managing asthma 📄 An article about the improved guidelines co-authored by Prof Stephen Fowler, Respiratory Medicine Co-Theme Lead at Manchester BRC, was published in @bmj_latest this week 👇
This articles summarises recommendations on asthma diagnosis, monitoring, and chronic management. This #BMJInfographic outlines new management pathways for people aged 5 years and older bmj.com/content/390/bm…
Professor Tim Felton, Director of the NIHR HRC, features in the first blog of our new ‘Inside HealthTech Research’ series. In this edition, Tim marks the HRC's first anniversary by reflecting on our achievements over the past 12 months. Read here👇 hrc-emergency.nihr.ac.uk/blog/inside-he…
📰 The world’s first online blood cancer risk calculator has been developed by UK scientists. The study was led by Prof John Radford, during his tenure as Living With and Beyond Cancer Co-Theme Lead at Manchester BRC. Read in @Daily_Express 👇
🧬 A new online tool helps predict relapse risk in early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma. Developed by @OfficialUoM, @TheChristieNHS & US partners, the E-HIPI calculator uses real patient data to personalise care & reduce side effects. 🔗 Read more: express.co.uk/life-style/hea…
🧵Greater Manchester is proud to be home to diverse communities, and it is important that this diversity is reflected in the health and care research taking place here. 1/6
What is the connection between hearing loss and Alzheimer’s Disease? 👂 We spoke to Dr Jenna Littlejohn from @OfficialUoM who is co-leading the ABHAD study, which is looking at how hearing changes in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Read more: news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/hearing-loss-a…
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.
📰 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 👇 manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-event…
Scientists uncover why man was paralysed after catching the flu as a toddler independent.co.uk/life-style/hea…
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 👇 manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/our-research/d…
🚀 All ready to go here at @iccbirmingham for the 1st joint @NIHRresearch BRC & @NIHR_UKCRFN conference - great to see it all come to life after months of prep! Stay tuned for highlights throughout the day & join the conversation using #CRFBRC25
Work for the @NHSuk ? Don't miss out on your free ticket to AI in Healthcare: Transforming the Future with LLMs at Citylabs 1.0, Manchester! 📅Date: 24th July 2025 ⏲️Time: 9.45am – 1.30pm 🎟️Book your ticket! shorturl.at/yTUxP @Accurx @MHRAgovuk @MFTnhs @MFT_MRI
📣 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👇 manchester.ac.uk/about/news/neg…
🦻 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👉 careengland.org.uk/hearing-loss-i…
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 👇 manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-event…
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: ow.ly/4h0B50WiRkY
We’re excited to work with @ManchesterBRC and @OfficialUoM on this important new study to improve screening and early detection of lung cancer for high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma survivors within the existing NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme. #GMLungHealthCheck
📰 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. 👏 🔗 manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-event…
Building on our recent all-professions Senior Investigators webinar, we’re hosting a peer-led session to support more research leaders from social care, nursing, midwifery, allied health professions, public health, health data science, and methodology apply. If you’re a research…