Research and innovation news

A new platform has been announced, bringing together UK strengths in rare diseases research to improve diagnosis and treatment.

MFT, Research and Innovation colleagues mark 75 years of the National Health Service (NHS).

MFT is a top recruiter to research studies in England, including the number one recruiter to commercial studies, according to new report.

Manchester researchers have developed a way to improve the accuracy of breast cancer genetic testing for women from Ashkenazi Jewish backgrounds.

A pioneering cancer research project launched in memory of singer Sarah Harding has recruited its first participant.

Manchester researchers have been awarded over £1 million by NHS England to explore an innovative test for liver cancer, which will help patients access earlier care and potentially save lives.

Congratulations to Senior Clinical Research Nurse, Margretha Amegadzie, who has successfully completed the Windrush Nurses and Midwives Leadership Programme.

Pioneering research has shown dramatic results for treating children with high-risk leukaemia (a type of blood cancer), who previously had no hope of recovery after all other treatment options failed.