PhDs in Focus: Developing a Core Outcome Set for a rare condition Posted: Friday, January 17, 2025 Author: Zelpha D’Souza For our PhDs in Focus blog series, Zelpha D'Souza outlines how their Manchester BRC PhD project is investigating how to improve clinical trials in rare conditions, as part of the Rare Conditions theme. Continue reading full article: PhDs in Focus: Developing a Core Outcome Set for a rare condition
Advancing the application of pharmacogenomics via digital innovation; introducing ProgressRX Posted: Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Almost half of all UK adults regularly take prescription medicines and the annual NHS budget for medicines is approximately £17.4 billion per year, with over 1.1 billion items prescribed annually. Continue reading full article: Advancing the application of pharmacogenomics via digital innovation; introducing ProgressRX
PhDs in Focus: Understanding rare diseases Posted: Thursday, November 7, 2024 Author: Aoife O’Sullivan For our PhDs in Focus blog series, Aoife O’Sullivan outlines how their Manchester BRC PhD project is investigating how certain rare developmental genetic conditions affect a person’s thinking, behavioural, emotional and social skills, as part of the Rare Conditions theme. Continue reading full article: PhDs in Focus: Understanding rare diseases
Manchester BRC researcher awarded prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship Posted: Thursday, July 11, 2024 The Academy of Medical Science has elected Professor Bill Newman, Manchester BRC Rare Conditions Co-Theme Lead, to its prestigious Fellowship, in recognition of his many achievements and outstanding contributions to research in pharmacogenetics and rare conditions. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher awarded prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship
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
Spotlight On: Under-Researched Conditions Cluster Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Researchers are addressing health conditions that affect many people, but which traditionally have had less research undertaken, through our Under-Researched Conditions Cluster. Find out more about the impact of our cutting-edge research in the second film of our Spotlight On series. Continue reading full article: Spotlight On: Under-Researched Conditions Cluster
Investment in rare diseases research to improve diagnosis and treatment Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 A new platform has been announced, bringing together UK strengths in rare diseases research to improve diagnosis and treatment. Continue reading full article: Investment in rare diseases research to improve diagnosis and treatment
University Chancellor urges fellow South Asian citizens to be part of landmark genetics study Posted: Monday, June 12, 2023 University of Manchester Chancellor Nazir Afzal OBE has become the 1,000th person in Greater Manchester to take part in a huge research project seeking to help improve health outcomes for South Asian people. Continue reading full article: University Chancellor urges fellow South Asian citizens to be part of landmark genetics study