‘Breathtaking Lungs’ Event Posted: Friday, June 22, 2018 The BRC Respiratory theme has been working with the Public Programmes Team to deliver the ‘Breathtaking Lungs’ project, which culminated in a public event at Wythenshawe Forum on 21 June 2018 (‘Clean Air Day’). Continue reading full article: ‘Breathtaking Lungs’ Event
Professor Jørgen Vestbo becomes Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences Posted: Thursday, May 24, 2018 Professor Jørgen Vestbo, BRC Respiratory Lead has been elected to join the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences Continue reading full article: Professor Jørgen Vestbo becomes Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
BRC wins bid to join NIHR BioResource network Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 The Manchester BRC and CRF have been chosen as one of 13 centres around England which will contribute to the new NIHR BioResource for Translational Research in Common and Rare Diseases. Continue reading full article: BRC wins bid to join NIHR BioResource network
Improving clinical pathways through prediction of health risks and outcomes – 21 June Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018 This interactive workshop is an opportunity to learn more about the use of data to predict health risks and outcomes for clinical pathway redesign and disease prevention. Continue reading full article: Improving clinical pathways through prediction of health risks and outcomes – 21 June
Short research placements available for nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals – closes 8th May Posted: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 The NIHR Manchester BRC, in collaboration with the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and supported by Corridor Manchester and Health Innovation Manchester is investing in the next generation of NHS researchers and want you to be part of it! Continue reading full article: Short research placements available for nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals – closes 8th May
Cough research into new treatment receives £3.04 million Wellcome Investigator award Posted: Friday, March 23, 2018 A new treatment currently being trialled could transform the life of a grandmother whose adult life has been plagued by a painful, hacking cough Continue reading full article: Cough research into new treatment receives £3.04 million Wellcome Investigator award
International research leaders meet with NIHR Manchester BRC to discuss research strategy Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2018 At the start of the year a panel of international experts from academia and industry visited Manchester for the first annual strategy workshop. Continue reading full article: International research leaders meet with NIHR Manchester BRC to discuss research strategy
Manchester BRC and CRF part of national test bed for newly launched national standards to improve public involvement in research Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 The Public Programmes team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - who lead the involvement and engagement work for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre and Clinical Research Facility - has been selected as one of ten organisations in the UK to become a test-bed for this work. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC and CRF part of national test bed for newly launched national standards to improve public involvement in research