Psoriasis Association honours BRC Dermatology Theme Lead Posted: Monday, April 25, 2022 Professor Chris Griffiths OBE, BRC Dermatology Theme Lead, has become Honorary Life Vice President of the Psoriasis Association. Continue reading full article: Psoriasis Association honours BRC Dermatology Theme Lead
Dermatology researcher receives British Skin Foundation grant for national alopecia research Posted: Friday, March 25, 2022 A BRC Dermatology Theme researcher has been awarded a £81,000 grant from the British Skin Foundation charity to support research into the skin condition Alopecia Areata. Continue reading full article: Dermatology researcher receives British Skin Foundation grant for national alopecia research
Manchester BRC researcher receives Melanoma Research Alliance and Rosetrees Trust Young Investigator Award Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2021 Dr Amaya Viros, a researcher in the Manchester BRC Dermatology and Cancer Precision Medicine themes has received the Melanoma Research Alliance and Rosetrees Trust Young Investigator Award. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher receives Melanoma Research Alliance and Rosetrees Trust Young Investigator Award
Most psoriasis patients taking drugs that affect the immune system survive COVID-19 Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Patients with psoriasis who are taking drugs that affect their immune system have high rates of survival from COVID-19. According to the first findings from a global registry of psoriasis and COVID-19 patients, in research supported by NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). Continue reading full article: Most psoriasis patients taking drugs that affect the immune system survive COVID-19
Skin conditions triggered by sunlight have very substantial impact on patients’ quality of life, Manchester BRC-funded study reports Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 A study funded by NIHR Manchester BRC has confirmed that patients with photodermatoses – which are skin conditions triggered by sunlight – experience a ‘substantial’ impact on their mental health and quality of life. Continue reading full article: Skin conditions triggered by sunlight have very substantial impact on patients’ quality of life, Manchester BRC-funded study reports
Research shows how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation, ‘turning previous assumptions on their head’ Posted: Friday, April 3, 2020 A study led by an NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre scientist has identified, for the first time, how the human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Continue reading full article: Research shows how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation, ‘turning previous assumptions on their head’
Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Biostatistics Posted: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Manchester is a leading centre for biomarker development, brought together by the NIHR Manchester BRC’s biomarkers ‘cross-cutting’ research theme. Part of our biomarkers week, here we explain biostatistics and how they're improving care and treatments. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Biostatistics
Alopecia Awareness Month – why it matters Posted: Friday, September 27, 2019 Author: Professor Ralf Paus NIHR Manchester BRC Inflammatory Hair Disease programme lead, Professor Ralf Paus, discusses the importance of our alopecia research. Continue reading full article: Alopecia Awareness Month – why it matters