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Scientists have found genes expressed in human cells harvested from urine are remarkably similar to those of the kidney itself, suggesting they could be an important non-invasive source of information on the kidney.
Continue reading full article: Cells harvested from urine may have diagnostic potential for kidney disease, find scientists
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust's (MFT) innovative approach to enhanced patient care.
Continue reading full article: GEN-O technology revolutionises genomic medicine services in the North West
For Arthritis Digest magazine, Dr Seema Sharma explains what ‘response to treatment’ means and how using it in research can lead to more positive outcomes for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Continue reading full article: What do we mean by ‘response to treatment’ in rheumatoid arthritis? – Dr Seema Sharma speaks to Arthritis Digest
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) marked the launch of its Innovator Training Scheme e-Learning resource during a recent ‘Essentials for Innovation’ showcase event.
Continue reading full article: Empowering Innovation: Highlights from the Essentials for Innovation Showcase and Launch of the Innovator Training Scheme E-Learning Resource
Researchers are addressing health conditions that affect many people, but which traditionally have had less research undertaken, through our Under-Researched Conditions Cluster. Find out more about the impact of our cutting-edge research in the second film of our Spotlight On series.
Continue reading full article: Spotlight On: Under-Researched Conditions Cluster
Researchers from Manchester BRC have been successfully awarded a Health Technology Assessment grant for £1.8 million to potentially identify the most effective and safest way of using steroids for patients with uncontrolled Rheumatoid Arthritis who are starting an anti-rheumatic medicine.
Continue reading full article: Manchester researchers successfully awarded £1.8m grant to help identify effective steroid use for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
In his last ever Bridging the Gap blog as Director of the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), Professor Ian Bruce reflects on the recent inaugural Scientific Advisory Board meeting and the growth of Manchester BRC since 2017.
Continue reading full article: Bridging the Gap – March 2024
Professor Anne Barton has been formally appointed as the Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).
Continue reading full article: NIHR Manchester BRC announces new Director appointment