Manchester BRC researcher awarded £1.7 million to develop new wound dressings to prevent infection and improve healing Posted: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 A multidisciplinary team led by an Academic Plastic Surgeon from the NIHR Manchester BRC has been awarded more than £1.74 million to develop a new type of wound dressing which could prevent wound infection and help improve healing. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher awarded £1.7 million to develop new wound dressings to prevent infection and improve healing
Manchester leads implementation of lifesaving genetic bedside stroke test Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 An innovative bedside genetic test being implemented in Manchester could dramatically improve outcomes for thousands of people in the UK affected by stroke each year. Continue reading full article: Manchester leads implementation of lifesaving genetic bedside stroke test
Manchester research shows women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis Posted: Thursday, July 25, 2024 Women treated for ovarian cancer caused by an inherited faulty gene have a lower risk of developing breast cancer following that treatment, new research from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust supported by Manchester BRC has revealed. Continue reading full article: Manchester research shows women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis
Spotlight On: Cancer Cluster Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Researchers are trying to reduce the risk of cancer and improve diagnosis, treatments, and survivorship through our Cancer Cluster. Find out more about the range and impact of our cutting-edge research in the third film of our Spotlight On series. Continue reading full article: Spotlight On: Cancer Cluster
Groundbreaking technology is first to allow patients to add daily symptoms to their health record Posted: Monday, July 22, 2024 Researchers at The University of Manchester are to trial a system that allows people living with rheumatoid arthritis to send their daily symptoms securely to their health record, in a first for the NHS. Continue reading full article: Groundbreaking technology is first to allow patients to add daily symptoms to their health record
New analysis reveals 18 million people have hearing loss Posted: Friday, July 19, 2024 A more holistic definition of hearing loss by The University of Manchester and University of Nottingham researchers has revealed that 18 million people are affected, 6 million higher than previously reported using a definition from the 1980s. Continue reading full article: New analysis reveals 18 million people have hearing loss
Manchester BRC researcher awarded £1.4 million to find better ways to use treatments for skin, joint, and gut conditions Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2024 Dr Zenas Yiu has been awarded £1.4 million to look for better ways of using current treatments for people with chronic, long-term skin, joint and gut conditions, which could potentially improve patient outcomes. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher awarded £1.4 million to find better ways to use treatments for skin, joint, and gut conditions
University of Manchester heart research receives £8 million funding boost Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Prof Bernard Keavney, Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine Co-Theme Lead at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, will lead the Centre of Excellence at the University, along with Co-Theme Lead, Professor Maciej Tomaszewski. Continue reading full article: University of Manchester heart research receives £8 million funding boost