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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Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington and Altrincham
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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Research paper demonstrates significant reduction in late stage lung cancer thanks to community based screening programme
An innovative cancer screening programme in Greater Manchester has led to a significant reduction in cases of late stage lung cancer according to an evaluation published in the Journal of Thoracic Onc
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Existing drug could hold the key to preventing breast cancer in pre-menopausal women
A new study has shown that an existing drug used by the NHS could be repurposed to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women.
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Pioneering study to identify rare conditions signs up 1000 babies in Manchester
A ground-breaking research study treating rare genetic conditions in newborn babies has reached a major milestone with the recruitment of its 1,000th baby at MFT.
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From Advanced Nurse Practitioner to Principal Investigator
Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sue Stockdale discusses becoming a Principal Investigator, the importance of the NIHR Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme and why she recommends this path to others.
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‘Life-changing’ Cystic Fibrosis treatment trialled in Manchester now approved for NHS use
A new once-daily cystic fibrosis treatment trialled in Manchester has been approved for NHS use.
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Manchester Announces Major Investment Drive To Accelerate Life Sciences Growth
Manchester’s Inward Investment Agency, MIDAS, has launched a new life sciences prospectus showcasing the city-region's position as one of the UK's most dynamic health innovation ecosystems.
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