Spotlight On: Inflammation Cluster Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Researchers are addressing several of the most common causes of death and disability, in our region and nationally, through our Inflammation Cluster. Find out more about the range and impact of our cutting-edge research in the first film of our new Spotlight On series. Continue reading full article: Spotlight On: Inflammation Cluster
‘Getting the dose right’ – A blog by Dr Jan Hansel Posted: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Author: Dr Jan Hansel As part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18 to 24 November 2023), Dr Jan Hansel discusses the importance of therapeutic drug monitoring in limiting the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the new Manchester BRC-funded TDM-TIME study which he is leading. Continue reading full article: ‘Getting the dose right’ – A blog by Dr Jan Hansel
Disturbed sleep may partially explain Long COVID breathlessness, find researchers Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 A major UK study has discovered that the disturbed sleep patterns in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 was likely to be a driver of breathlessness. Continue reading full article: Disturbed sleep may partially explain Long COVID breathlessness, find researchers
Malfunctioning immune cell behaviour could be drug target in Long Covid Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2023 Greater Manchester researchers have shown for the first time that malfunctioning behaviour of a type of immune cell is linked to specific symptoms of Long COVID. Continue reading full article: Malfunctioning immune cell behaviour could be drug target in Long Covid
Manchester BRC researcher receives prestigious international early career research honour Posted: Monday, October 3, 2022 A researcher at Manchester BRC has won a celebrated international prize, in recognition for his work in respiratory (breathing) research. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher receives prestigious international early career research honour
‘World-first’ graphene-based test could rapidly detect patients’ need for antibiotic treatment Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Research into a new generation of a graphene-based diagnostic test – which could identify patients who need antibiotics in minutes, instead of hours – will be delivered in Manchester. Continue reading full article: ‘World-first’ graphene-based test could rapidly detect patients’ need for antibiotic treatment
Manchester BRC researchers receive prestigious national appointments Posted: Monday, March 14, 2022 Three researchers from Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have been appointed Senior Investigators by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researchers receive prestigious national appointments
Global trials show drug eases symptoms of chronic cough Posted: Friday, March 11, 2022 The results of the world’s first Phase 3 trials, of a new drug Gefapixant, show that it can ease the often distressing symptoms of chronic cough, with minimal side effects. Continue reading full article: Global trials show drug eases symptoms of chronic cough