Research and innovation news

Latest research led from Manchester could revolutionise the diagnosis of Perrault syndrome, a rare genetic condition that results in hearing loss.

A four-month-old baby boy is the youngest child in the world to successfully have surgery using the Versius Surgical System, which his surgeons call a "game-changer" for reconstructive surgery. 

The PROGRESS project, a national pharmacogenomics research study, is transforming primary care by incorporating genetic insights into everyday prescribing practices across England.

A partnership agreement between MFT and Manchester Met will aim to reduce health inequalities in the region and boost its health and social care system through innovative research and education.

MFT is working with MMU's Diverse Talent Scheme which gives graduates with neurodiverse conditions the opportunity to develop employability skills whilst based in the workplace at MFT.

New research from MFT has shown at a DNA-based test is accurate for diagnosing fungal pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii in people with weakened immune systems. 

Professor Emma Crosbie, Honorary Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), has been awarded a prestigious NIHR Research Professorship.