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
Free 40 minute PPI drop in sessions available for BRC researchers Posted: Monday, April 30, 2018 The Public Programmes Team are running free Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) advice sessions for BRC and CRF researchers working in the areas of cancer, dermatology and musculoskeletal research. Continue reading full article: Free 40 minute PPI drop in sessions available for BRC researchers
Dr Tracy Briggs shares £200k Emerging Leaders Prize from Medical Research Foundation Posted: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Today, the Medical Research Foundation awards its first Emerging Leaders Prize to three outstanding lupus researchers. Continue reading full article: Dr Tracy Briggs shares £200k Emerging Leaders Prize from Medical Research Foundation
Improving clinical pathways through prediction of health risks and outcomes – 21 June Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018 This interactive workshop is an opportunity to learn more about the use of data to predict health risks and outcomes for clinical pathway redesign and disease prevention. Continue reading full article: Improving clinical pathways through prediction of health risks and outcomes – 21 June
Six weeks to save the planet! – BRC research placement Posted: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Author: Will Gregory Will Gregory, Advanced Musculoskeletal Practitioner at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, blogs about his experience of a short BRC research placement within the neuromuscular service. Continue reading full article: Six weeks to save the planet! – BRC research placement