Embed, Build, Accelerate – Manchester BRC Director’s blog – February 2025 Posted: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Author: Professor Anne Barton In her latest blog Professor Anne Barton, Director of Manchester BRC, discusses our commitment to delivering on Research Inclusion and examples of this across our 4 Clusters. Continue reading full article: Embed, Build, Accelerate – Manchester BRC Director’s blog – February 2025
PhDs in Focus: Developing a nasal swab test for early detection of lung cancer Posted: Friday, February 7, 2025 Author: Rebecca Ford For our PhDs in Focus blog series, Rebecca Ford outlines how their Manchester BRC PhD project is part of the development of a nasal swab test for early detection of lung cancer, through the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection theme. Continue reading full article: PhDs in Focus: Developing a nasal swab test for early detection of lung cancer
Manchester researcher awarded prestigious NIHR Research Professorship Posted: Thursday, January 9, 2025 Professor Emma Crosbie, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Co-Theme Lead at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has been awarded a prestigious NIHR Research Professorship. Continue reading full article: Manchester researcher awarded prestigious NIHR Research Professorship
Manchester researchers identify system that can detect more breast cancer patients eligible for testing for cancer risk genes Posted: Monday, October 7, 2024 A Manchester BRC-funded study has shown that a simple system, called the Manchester Score, can identify more breast cancer patients who are eligible for testing for inherited faulty genes that can cause breast cancer. Continue reading full article: Manchester researchers identify system that can detect more breast cancer patients eligible for testing for cancer risk genes
Manchester research shows women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis Posted: Thursday, July 25, 2024 Women treated for ovarian cancer caused by an inherited faulty gene have a lower risk of developing breast cancer following that treatment, new research from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust supported by Manchester BRC has revealed. Continue reading full article: Manchester research shows women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis
Spotlight On: Cancer Cluster Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Researchers are trying to reduce the risk of cancer and improve diagnosis, treatments, and survivorship through our Cancer Cluster. Find out more about the range and impact of our cutting-edge research in the third film of our Spotlight On series. Continue reading full article: Spotlight On: Cancer Cluster
Manchester BRC projects recognised at Making a Difference Awards Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Two Manchester BRC supported research teams have been recognised at The University of Manchester's Making a Difference Awards. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC projects recognised at Making a Difference Awards
Sarah Harding’s legacy identifies young women at increased risk of breast cancer Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 A groundbreaking cancer research project launched in memory of the late Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, is already successfully identifying young women at increased risk of breast cancer after just one year of opening. Continue reading full article: Sarah Harding’s legacy identifies young women at increased risk of breast cancer