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NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre


MFT celebrates ambitious strategic partnership to strengthen research and innovation in Manchester
MFT, The University of Manchester and QIAGEN celebrated the launch of their strategic partnership this week, with ambitious plans in the pipeline for for the tri-party agreement.
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Greater Manchester awarded its largest ever research funding to tackle health inequalities and drive health improvements across the city region
NIHR Manchester BRC has received a £59.1million award to translate its scientific discoveries into new treatments, diagnostic tests, and medical technologies to improve patients' lives.
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Wythenshawe doctor receives prestigious international early career research honour
A Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) doctor has won a celebrated international prize, in recognition for his work in respiratory (breathing related) research.
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‘Record numbers’ recruited to national research library thanks to pioneering approach driven by Greater Manchester
A pioneering method of delivering research – popularised during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic – is being leveraged for the benefit of Greater Manchester residents.
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Interrupting the treatment of vulnerable people on immune-suppressing medicines, doubles their antibody response to COVID-19 booster vaccination
Research finds interrupting the treatment of vulnerable people on long-term immune supressing medicines for two weeks after a COVID-19 booster vaccination doubles antibody response.
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Speech-friendly face mask could end frustration of muffled chat
A new face mask designed by Manchester researchers is promising to end the stress and anxiety talkers and listeners experience when they cover up.
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MFT Cancer Professor features in Julia Bradbury breast cancer documentary
A leading MFT cancer professor MFT features in a documentary following TV presenter Julia Bradbury’s personal breast cancer journey.
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