International Women’s Day Podcast 2025: A special episode with Professor Sandra Bucci and Dr Ola Abdelhadi Posted: Thursday, March 6, 2025 In celebration of this year’s International Women's Day, the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre is excited to release a special podcast in which Professor Sandra Bucci is interviewed by early career researcher Dr Ola Abdelhadi. Continue reading full article: International Women’s Day Podcast 2025: A special episode with Professor Sandra Bucci and Dr Ola Abdelhadi
Manchester-led research finds genetic causes of rare condition linked to hearing loss and infertility Posted: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Latest research led from Manchester could revolutionise the diagnosis of Perrault syndrome, a rare genetic condition that results in hearing loss. In women it also leads to early menopause or infertility. Continue reading full article: Manchester-led research finds genetic causes of rare condition linked to hearing loss and infertility
PhDs in Focus: Leveraging routinely collected population health data for rare conditions Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Author: Dr Tom Wright For our PhDs in Focus blog series, Dr Tom Wright outlines how their Manchester BRC PhD project explores the use of routinely collected population-based health data to enhance our understanding of rare conditions and mental health, as part of the Rare Conditions theme. Continue reading full article: PhDs in Focus: Leveraging routinely collected population health data for rare conditions
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