Using precision medicine to reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics for COPD flare-up Posted: Thursday, November 15, 2018 Author: Dr Alexander Mathioudakis During World Antibiotic Awareness Week, Dr Alexander Mathioudakis, BRC Clinical Fellow discusses how the TRACE-COPD trial is using blood tests to guide and target the administration of antibiotics and oral steroids. Continue reading full article: Using precision medicine to reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics for COPD flare-up
Discovering cutting-edge functional genomics in Oklahoma Posted: Friday, October 5, 2018 Author: Helen-Ray Jones Helen Ray-Jones, NIHR Manchester BRC postdoctoral researcher in the Dermatology Theme, blogs about her recent trip to Oklahoma to learn more about a new genomics method. Continue reading full article: Discovering cutting-edge functional genomics in Oklahoma
Driving faster clinical decisions about antibiotic treatment of hospitalised patients with serious infections Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2018 Author: Professor Paul Dark On world sepsis day Professor Paul Dark discusses the challenge of antibiotic resistance and how his research will drive faster clinical decisions about antibiotic treatment of hospitalised patients with serious infections. Continue reading full article: Driving faster clinical decisions about antibiotic treatment of hospitalised patients with serious infections
The NIHR Infrastructure Doctoral Training Camp: What a Way to Learn Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018 Author: Cemsel Bafligil Cemsel Bafligil, NIHR Manchester BRC PhD student blogs about her experience of the NIHR Infrastructure Doctoral Training Camp that took place in July. Continue reading full article: The NIHR Infrastructure Doctoral Training Camp: What a Way to Learn
How can we use ‘Big Data’ to improve early cancer detection? Posted: Monday, July 2, 2018 Author: Dr Ellena Badrick 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?
Six weeks to save the planet! – BRC research placement Posted: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Author: Will Gregory Will Gregory, Advanced Musculoskeletal Practitioner at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, blogs about his experience of a short BRC research placement within the neuromuscular service. Continue reading full article: Six weeks to save the planet! – BRC research placement
Working towards earlier diagnosis and a more targeted approach for respiratory conditions Posted: Friday, February 16, 2018 Author: Professor Jørgen Vestbo, Respiratory Lead for the Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) shares his insight into the respiratory research programme. Continue reading full article: Working towards earlier diagnosis and a more targeted approach for respiratory conditions
Delivering a more personalised approach for the treatment and prevention of cancer Posted: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 Author: Professor Gareth Evans Professor Gareth Evans, Cancer Lead for the Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) outlines why this NIHR funding is so important to being able to deliver a personalised approach to disease treatment and prevention. Continue reading full article: Delivering a more personalised approach for the treatment and prevention of cancer