Short research placements available for nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals – closes 3rd May Posted: Monday, March 18, 2019 The NIHR Manchester BRC, in collaboration with the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and supported by Health Innovation Manchester is investing in the next generation of NHS researchers and want you to be part of it! Continue reading full article: Short research placements available for nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals – closes 3rd May
Myositis: smart phone technology harnessed to detect the onset of leg muscle damage Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2019 Author: Dr Alex Oldroyd Myositis: smart phone technology harnessed to detect the onset of leg muscle damage Continue reading full article: Myositis: smart phone technology harnessed to detect the onset of leg muscle damage
Manchester BRC Researchers Appointed as National NIHR Senior Investigators Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2019 Several leading researchers from the Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have been appointed as NIHR Senior Investigators, in the National Institute for Healthcare Research’s (NIHR) latest round of annual appointments. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC Researchers Appointed as National NIHR Senior Investigators
Asthma UK and Innovate UK fund initiative to develop new tests for asthma diagnosis Posted: Thursday, March 7, 2019 Dr Clare Murray, NIHR Manchester BRC Asthma Programme Associate Lead and Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester is leading a research project between the University of Manchester and Owlstone Medical to develop new tests for asthma diagnosis. Continue reading full article: Asthma UK and Innovate UK fund initiative to develop new tests for asthma diagnosis
Assessing and managing hearing loss: Where is the evidence to support clinical practice? Posted: Sunday, March 3, 2019 Author: Professor Kevin Munro, Manchester BRC Hearing Health Theme Lead and recently appointed member of NICE’s Centre for Guidelines expert advisory panel, reflects on the lack of evidence that underpins clinical decision making in adults with hearing loss and how Manchester BRC is addressing this. Continue reading full article: Assessing and managing hearing loss: Where is the evidence to support clinical practice?
Manchester researchers’ national impact recognised in Clinical Excellence Awards Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 A group of leading Manchester BRC clinician scientists have received national Clinical Excellence Awards in last year’s recently announced awards’ round. Continue reading full article: Manchester researchers’ national impact recognised in Clinical Excellence Awards
Lupus cohort study recruits 1000th patient Posted: Monday, February 18, 2019 Congratulations to the British Isles Lupus Assessment Group: Biologics Prospective Cohort (BILAG BR) team who recently recruited their 1000th participant to the study. Continue reading full article: Lupus cohort study recruits 1000th patient
Clinical trial shows treatment promise for patients with knee osteoarthritis Posted: Monday, February 11, 2019 Clinical trial shows treatment promise for patients with painful knee osteoarthritis Continue reading full article: Clinical trial shows treatment promise for patients with knee osteoarthritis