Manchester BRC Professor Dave Singh honoured with prestigious respiratory research award Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2020 Manchester BRC COPD co-lead Professor Dave Singh has received the European Respiratory Society Gold Medal. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC Professor Dave Singh honoured with prestigious respiratory research award
Manchester responds to COVID-19 crisis Posted: Monday, March 30, 2020 In an unprecedented move, scientists and clinicians across Greater Manchester have formed a Rapid Response Research Group to find ways to beat COVID-19 and save lives. Continue reading full article: Manchester responds to COVID-19 crisis
Repeat antibiotic prescribing linked to higher risk of hospital admissions Posted: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Research funded by NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and the Connected Health Cities Programme has discovered an association between the number of prescriptions for antibiotics and a higher risk of hospital admissions. Continue reading full article: Repeat antibiotic prescribing linked to higher risk of hospital admissions
Trials show new drug can ease symptoms of chronic cough Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 Two trials of a new drug have shown that, at low doses, it can ease the often-distressing symptoms of chronic cough with minimal side effects. Continue reading full article: Trials show new drug can ease symptoms of chronic cough
From placement to PhD? – A Manchester BRC research placement story Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Author: Jake Doherty In his blog clinical pharmacist, Jake Doherty shares how his six-week NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) TRACE-COPD study placement has opened his eyes to new possibilities for a research career. Continue reading full article: From placement to PhD? – A Manchester BRC research placement story
BRC Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead receives prestigious Royal College of Anaesthetists award Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Professor Paul Dark, Manchester BRC Respiratory Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead and NIHR National Specialty Lead for Critical Care has become an Honorary Fellow of The Royal College of Anaesthetists. Continue reading full article: BRC Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead receives prestigious Royal College of Anaesthetists award
Can we win the fight against sepsis and antibiotic resistance? Posted: Friday, September 13, 2019 Author: Dr Timothy Felton On World Sepsis Day Dr Timothy Felton discusses how Manchester BRC is rising to the challenge of tackling sepsis in the face of the increasing challenge posed by antibiotic resistance. Continue reading full article: Can we win the fight against sepsis and antibiotic resistance?
Manchester BRC researchers receive academic promotions Posted: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Researchers at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have recently been awarded academic promotions by The University of Manchester. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researchers receive academic promotions