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Interrupting the treatment of vulnerable people on immune-suppressing medicines, doubles their antibody response to COVID-19 booster vaccination

A major clinical trial supported by Manchester BRC researchers has found that by interrupting the treatment of vulnerable people on long-term immune supressing medicines for two weeks after a COVID-19 booster vaccination, their antibody response to the jab is doubled.

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BRC radiotherapy professor elected to Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship

Advanced Radiotherapy Theme's Professor Tim Illidge has received a prestigious Fellowship from the Academy of Medical Sciences in recognition for his work.

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Speech-friendly face mask could end frustration of muffled chat

A new face mask designed by Manchester researchers is promising to end the stress and anxiety talkers and listeners experience when they cover up.

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Manchester BRC professor recognised as ‘Outstanding Supervisor’

Manchester BRC's, Hearing Health, Paediatric Lifespan Lead, has been recognised for his contributions to nurturing the next generation of researcher talent.

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#PrideInResearch at the MCRC – HPV screening for all

Dr Jen Davies-Oliveira discusses HPV urine testing in the LGTBQIA+ community for the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer.

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Bridging the Gap – June 2022

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In June 2022's edition, Professor Ian Bruce shares news on NIHR funding and the piloting of a new race equality framework, as well as the usual round up of latest news and developments for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

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Innovator Insights blog – Dr Annie Yarwood

In this latest Innovator Insights blog, Dr Annie Yarwood, Operations Manager for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s (MFT) Diagnostic and Technology Accelerator (DiTA), shares her journey into research and how DiTA can support innovators.

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Why research placements can help us to be better clinicians – A Manchester BRC research placement story

Author: Becky Garside

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.

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