Continued ear wax services crucial to communication, say Manchester researchers Posted: Friday, January 27, 2023 A research team led by Professor Kevin Munro, Manchester BRC Hearing Health Theme Lead, have highlighted the difficulties people face with impacted ear wax, as more and more people face the prospect of ear wax removal services being discontinued at their GP surgeries. Continue reading full article: Continued ear wax services crucial to communication, say Manchester researchers
Inflammatory arthritis diagnosis from past to present – Professor Anne Barton speaks to Arthritis Digest Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2023 Speaking to Arthritis Digest magazine, Professor Anne Barton explains how a diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis is life changing, but is no longer a life sentence. Continue reading full article: Inflammatory arthritis diagnosis from past to present – Professor Anne Barton speaks to Arthritis Digest
Manchester BRC research shows better understanding of autistic people’s listening difficulties could improve their wellbeing Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 New research supported by Manchester BRC has found that noisy environments can be distracting and pose listening difficulties for autistic people, affecting their social life, emotional wellbeing and career. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC research shows better understanding of autistic people’s listening difficulties could improve their wellbeing
BRC researchers developing national action plan to improve hearing health Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 People in the UK living with hearing loss and tinnitus could benefit from the first ever national research action plan, in development by three National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centres on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England. Continue reading full article: BRC researchers developing national action plan to improve hearing health
Bridging the Gap – December 2022 Posted: Thursday, December 1, 2022 Author: On the official launch date of the new NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), Professor Ian Bruce reflects on our recent achievements and looks forward to the exciting future of our new BRC. Continue reading full article: Bridging the Gap – December 2022
Online Event – Researcher Showcase – Tuesday 6 December, 11am to 12.30pm Posted: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 The showcase event will be a chance to hear short presentations from a range of NIHR funded and affiliated BRC staff and students. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions and identify areas for collaboration. Continue reading full article: Online Event – Researcher Showcase – Tuesday 6 December, 11am to 12.30pm
Manchester BRC professor makes disability power list Posted: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 The deputy lead for the Optimising Outcomes programme in the Hearing Health theme for NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre has been recognised as one of the UK’s most influential disabled people. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC professor makes disability power list
Celebration of ambitious strategic partnership to strengthen research and innovation in Manchester Posted: Friday, November 4, 2022 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, The University of Manchester and QIAGEN celebrated the launch of their strategic partnership this week, with ambitious plans in the pipeline for the tri-party agreement. Continue reading full article: Celebration of ambitious strategic partnership to strengthen research and innovation in Manchester