Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Theme marks successful first year with research showcase Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 On 1st June the BRC’s Cancer Prevention and Early Detection (PED) Theme held a research showcase open to researchers and collaborative partners to celebrate a successful first year of funding. Continue reading full article: Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Theme marks successful first year with research showcase
‘Breathtaking Lungs’ Event Posted: Friday, June 22, 2018 The BRC Respiratory theme has been working with the Public Programmes Team to deliver the ‘Breathtaking Lungs’ project, which culminated in a public event at Wythenshawe Forum on 21 June 2018 (‘Clean Air Day’). Continue reading full article: ‘Breathtaking Lungs’ Event
Manchester researchers lead in development of test that could help avoid antibiotic related deafness in newborn babies Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2018 A new genetic test that could identify the risk of, and therefore help to avoid permanent antibiotic-related hearing loss in newborn babies is being developed in Manchester, UK. Continue reading full article: Manchester researchers lead in development of test that could help avoid antibiotic related deafness in newborn babies
A photonumeric scale for the assessment of atrophic facial photodamage Posted: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Dr Jean Ayer provides an overview of her paper - A photonumeric scale for the assessment of atrophic facial photodamage - that was recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology. Continue reading full article: A photonumeric scale for the assessment of atrophic facial photodamage
Professor Jørgen Vestbo becomes Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences Posted: Thursday, May 24, 2018 Professor Jørgen Vestbo, BRC Respiratory Lead has been elected to join the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences Continue reading full article: Professor Jørgen Vestbo becomes Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
BRC wins bid to join NIHR BioResource network Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 The Manchester BRC and CRF have been chosen as one of 13 centres around England which will contribute to the new NIHR BioResource for Translational Research in Common and Rare Diseases. Continue reading full article: BRC wins bid to join NIHR BioResource network
Fringe benefits: drug side effects could treat human hair loss Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2018 A new drug could ease the distress of men and women who suffer from baldness, according to researchers from The University of Manchester’s Centre for Dermatology Research. Continue reading full article: Fringe benefits: drug side effects could treat human hair loss
Study paves the way for better treatment of prostate cancer Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 A new study published today has found a way to identify men with locally advanced prostate cancer who are less likely to respond well to radiotherapy. Continue reading full article: Study paves the way for better treatment of prostate cancer