BRC researchers featured in new Manchester Cancer publication Posted: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Several NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) researchers feature in 'On Cancer' - a new cancer publication from The University of Manchester’s (UoM) Policy@Manchester and Cancer Beacon, and the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC). Continue reading full article: BRC researchers featured in new Manchester Cancer publication
COVID-19 study finds continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces need for invasive ventilation in hospitalised patients Posted: Thursday, February 3, 2022 Professor Paul Dark, Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead, is one of the authors of the paper “Effect of noninvasive respiratory strategies on intubation or mortality among patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure and COVID-19,” recently published in JAMA. Continue reading full article: COVID-19 study finds continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces need for invasive ventilation in hospitalised patients
Study profiles side-effects linked to common immunosuppressant methotrexate Posted: Thursday, January 27, 2022 New research led by University of Manchester and NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) scientists has profiled the side effects of methotrexate – a common drug used to treat arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. Continue reading full article: Study profiles side-effects linked to common immunosuppressant methotrexate
The Innovator Training Scheme – One year on Posted: Monday, January 24, 2022 Alessandro Faroni, Translational Research Manager at Translation Manchester, reflects on a year since the development and launch of the the Innovator Training Scheme. Continue reading full article: The Innovator Training Scheme – One year on
Bridging the Gap – January 2022 Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2022 Author: In this edition, Professor Ian Bruce discusses climate change and environmental sustainability within research, as the usual round up of latest news and developments for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). Continue reading full article: Bridging the Gap – January 2022
Blog – My MRes in Experimental Medicine (Cancer) – Annie Tivey and Erin Peat Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Academic Clinical Fellow, Annie Tivey, and Trainee Clinical Bioinformatician, Erin Peat, reflect on their MRes Experimental Medicine Cancer experience at The Christie, and how it has helped them in their research careers. Continue reading full article: Blog – My MRes in Experimental Medicine (Cancer) – Annie Tivey and Erin Peat
From Manchester to Toronto – Improving lupus ‘brain fog’ Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Author: Dr Michelle Barraclough Dr Michelle Barraclough, Research Associate for Manchester BRC’s Musculoskeletal theme, shares her work on improving 'brain fog' for lupus patients, as part of a year-long research placement in Toronto, Canada. Continue reading full article: From Manchester to Toronto – Improving lupus ‘brain fog’
Merry Christmas 2021 from the Manchester BRC Posted: Thursday, December 23, 2021 Author: On behalf of the NIHR Manchester BRC, Professor Ian Bruce wishes BRC staff and partners a Merry Christmas. Continue reading full article: Merry Christmas 2021 from the Manchester BRC