Mould exposure at home or outdoors significantly increased chance of COPD flare up in study Posted: Monday, June 14, 2021 A study by NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) researchers has found patients with a common respiratory disease had more flare-ups linked to activities that put them at risk of being exposed to mould. Continue reading full article: Mould exposure at home or outdoors significantly increased chance of COPD flare up in study
Manchester BRC researcher takes on important national role Posted: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Professor Paul Dark, NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Respiratory Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead has been appointed to a key role in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher takes on important national role
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Profile – Professor Jacky Smith Posted: Thursday, February 11, 2021 Professor Jacky Smith, Programme Lead for Improving Respiratory Symptoms, is one of the country’s leading clinical academics in the field of cough. We profile her to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Continue reading full article: International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Profile – Professor Jacky Smith
Manchester BRC researchers among the most highly cited in their field Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Professor Jorgen Vestbo Manchester BRC's Respiratory Theme Lead and Professor David Denning Respiratory Fungal Infections Programme Lead are among some of the most highly cited in their field, in the latest list by the Web of Science Group. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researchers among the most highly cited in their field
Shift workers at increased risk of asthma, research shows Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 An international team of scientists, including Manchester BRC researcher Dr Hannah Durrington has found that shift workers, especially those working permanent night shifts, showed increased risks of asthma, especially moderate or severe asthma. Continue reading full article: Shift workers at increased risk of asthma, research shows
Manchester BRC researcher examines antibiotic treatment for sepsis in COVID-19 Posted: Monday, November 2, 2020 Professor Paul Dark, Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead and researchers from a leading NIHR study are investigating how to improve the use of antibiotics for patients with COVID-19 at risk of sepsis. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher examines antibiotic treatment for sepsis in COVID-19
Prevalence of lung condition more than double WHO figures, find students Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Around 550 million people have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to two University of Manchester medical students working with senior researchers supported by Manchester BRC. The figure is more than double the previous estimate by WHO. Continue reading full article: Prevalence of lung condition more than double WHO figures, find students
NHS implements novel Manchester BRC respiratory antifungal resistance test Posted: Friday, September 11, 2020 Research funded by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has led to UK-wide implementation of a novel NHS diagnostic test that uses pyrosequencing (a method of identifying genetic markers in DNA), to identify the right treatment for people with aspergillosis. Continue reading full article: NHS implements novel Manchester BRC respiratory antifungal resistance test