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Digital reach through communication: Twitter and opinion writing workshop

This workshop will focus on how utilising digital communication tools and channels can improve research dissemination and impact. It is aimed at those wanting to find out more about how they can use Twitter and online opinion writing platforms, to share their research with a wider audience.

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Oldham-based storytelling initiative targets local radiotherapy patients

Oldham residents, who have been treated with radiotherapy for their cancer, are being invited to get involved with a new arts-based project launching in the borough this New Year.

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Find out how NIHR Manchester BRC is working with patients and the public to influence research

NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre's patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) programme is working with people across Greater Manchester to influence research.

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Manchester chosen to host World Healthcare Congress Europe 2019

Manchester will host the inaugural World Healthcare Congress Europe (5-7 March, 2019), providing a global platform to showcase health and social care innovation. Professor Chris Griffiths will be leading a session on stratified approaches to healthcare session at the Congress.

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Deaf BSL Users in Research

Join us to find out about research taking place in Manchester for BSL Users.

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Six months in the life of a PhD student

Dr Rebecca Lee provides an insight into life as a NIHR Manchester BRC PhD student.

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Clinical leaders appointed to drive innovation across Greater Manchester

Health Innovation Manchester has strengthened its leadership team with two key appointments including Professor Ian Bruce as Research Director.

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Role of protease targets in wound healing uncertain

Protease modulating therapies are used to assist in venour leg ulcer closure, but a recent review suggests that physicans should rexamine the biomarker's role in targeted chronic wound healing therapies.

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