Research and innovation news
Keep up-to-date with the latest news, publications and events from the Research and Innovation team at MFT.
Almost one in 10 people in high-risk groups may have had a hidden heart attack, study suggests
BHF: A “shocking” proportion of over-50s with common health problems like high blood pressure are having undetected heart attacks, based on a snapshot of a study led by Manchester researchers.
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Advancing Research Pharmacy – a blog by Dr Beatriz Duran, Head of Pharmacy Clinical Trials Service, MFT
In her blog Dr Beatrice Duran marks her achievement as the first pharmacist in the UK awarded Consultant Pharmacist Accreditation in Clinical Trials and ATMPs, from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
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International Nurses Day 2026 – Commercial Research Delivery Centre: Greater Manchester
This International Nurses’ Day, we spoke to two of the CRDC’s Senior Clinical Research Nurses about how they became involved in research and what the day means to them.
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Celebrating R&I Nurses on International Nurses’ Day 2026
To celebrate IND 2026, clinical research nurses across our sites and hosted infrastructure at MFT share an insight into their roles and why they are proud to be a nurse.
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Capacity for advanced gene therapy trials in Manchester to increase thanks to capital funding award
Brand new investment in leading pharmacy equipment is set to drive forward advanced clinical trials taking place in Manchester thanks to £360,000 of funding awarded by the NIHR to MFT.
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International Day of the Midwife 2026 – a blog by Liberty Wilkinson, Research Midwife
To celebrate International Day of the Midwife 2026, Research Midwife, Liberty Wilkinson shares her midwifery research journey.
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Manchester scientists discover one of the most common genetic causes of severe epilepsy, offering new hope for thousands of families worldwide
A 6-year-old girl is one of more than 80 people worldwide who has finally received a diagnosis of a new condition following a landmark breakthrough by scientists and doctors in Manchester.
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