
Research and innovation news
Keep up-to-date with the latest news, publications and events from the Research and Innovation team at MFT.


Celebrating our Divisional Stars
The Research and Innovation (R&I) Division celebrated the achievements of all those nominated in the Trust’s Divisional Star Awards.
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CMFT principal investigators commended at prestigious NIHR event
Four PIs from CMFT have been recognised for their significant contribution to commercial research.
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Geraldine Thompson shortlisted in Chief Scientific Officer Healthcare Science Awards
Congratulations to Geraldine Thomson, Head of Clinical Photography & Medical Illustration Services, who has been nominated in the Chief Scientific Officer Healthcare Science Awards.
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New research suggests DNA methylation profiling could predict rheumatoid arthritis patient’s response to treatment
A new study has indicated that DNA methylation profiling may provide a method of predicting response to rheumatoid arthritis drug etanercept.
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Manchester recruit first UK patient to a trial of new treatment regimes for eye condition
A study looking into new treatment schedules for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has recruited its first patient at MREH.
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Going from strength to strength – The 100,000 Genomes Project in Manchester
The team here at Greater Manchester NHS Genomic Medicine Centre have been making great strides forward with the 100,000 Genomes Project.
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Manchester researchers use airport camera to test impact of medicine on eye disease
CMFT researchers hope their application of an iris recognition camera will produce the first accurate assessment of a condition that can cause children and young people to lose their sight.
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