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In her blog paediatric audiologist Becky Gartside shares the benefits of her 12-week placement within the Hearing Health Theme, and how this has encouraged her to seek out a part-time research position.
Continue reading full article: Why research placements can help us to be better clinicians – A Manchester BRC research placement story
BRC Musculoskeletal researcher Dr James Bluett talks to Arthritis Digest magazine about how new tests will support patients with rheumatoid arthritis to regain control of their health.
Continue reading full article: Taking charge of arthritis – Dr James Bluett speaks to Arthritis Digest
Researchers from Manchester BRC’s Musculoskeletal (MSK) Theme have published the first guidelines on the care and treatment of patients with the rare autoimmune condition, myositis.
Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC musculoskeletal researchers publish ‘ground-breaking’ national guidelines for myositis
Greater Manchester’s reputation as a world-class health innovation and life sciences hub has been further solidified through a strategic partnership between Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), The University of Manchester (UoM) and QIAGEN.
Continue reading full article: Manchester’s status as world-class health innovation hub strengthened through strategic partnership
Two leading Oncology professors, supported by Manchester BRC’s Advanced Radiotherapy Theme, have been honoured by the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO).
Continue reading full article: BRC Oncology professors receive prestigious honours from European Society
A leading cancer professor from Manchester BRC features in a documentary following TV presenter Julia Bradbury’s personal breast cancer journey.
Continue reading full article: BRC Cancer Professor features in Julia Bradbury breast cancer documentary
Professor Chris Griffiths OBE, BRC Dermatology Theme Lead, has become Honorary Life Vice President of the Psoriasis Association.
Continue reading full article: Psoriasis Association honours BRC Dermatology Theme Lead
A world-first genetic test developed in Manchester, that could save the hearing of hundreds of babies each year has been successfully piloted in the NHS.
Continue reading full article: NHS develops world-first bedside genetic test to prevent babies going deaf