A new landmark centre, bringing together world-leading expertise with cutting-edge research, aims to discover exactly how the human brain develops for the very first time.
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A new test to identify cells collected from urine and vaginal fluid could help rule out womb and other cancers in most women who experience bleeding after the menopause, say Manchester researchers.
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Researchers at MFT continue to revolutionise the diagnosis of Perrault syndrome, with the latest discovery of a new genetic cause for the rare condition linked to hearing loss and infertility.
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Researchers at MFT are working with Lancaster University to help hospitals reduce “gas and air” waste following a £1 million award to the university by the NIHR to lead this research.
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The Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine welcomed leading experts from Centre of Excellence in Pharmacogenomics at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, USA as part of an NHS England collaboration.
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Pioneering cancer researcher Professor Gareth Evans has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026, in recognition of more than 35 years of outstanding contributions to cancer genetics.
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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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To celebrate International Day of the Midwife 2026, Research Midwife, Liberty Wilkinson shares her midwifery research journey.
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