Malfunctioning immune cell behaviour could be drug target in Long Covid
Greater Manchester Researchers have shown for the first time that malfunctioning behaviour of a type of immune cell is linked to specific symptoms of long-COVID.
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Keep up-to-date with the latest news, publications and events from the Research and Innovation team at MFT.
First participant in new study to evaluate next generation COVID-19 protection encourages others to be part of research
The world’s first participant in a new COVID-19 trial taking place at MFT, is part of research that may provide important protection for people with a weakened immune system.
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Setting new challenges – a blog by Sue Stockdale, Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Newly qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Sue Stockdale, shares the latest insights on her research journey and ambitions for her new role.
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Early results of gene therapy trial for ‘childhood dementia’ show promise
Researchers tell an international conference that a new gene therapy for Sanfilippo disease – also known as childhood dementia – has shown promising early results in a proof-of-concept study.
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First Baby Receives Life-Saving Gene Therapy on NHS at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
A 20-month-old baby girl has become the first child in the UK to receive a life-saving gene therapy treatment for the fatal disorder, metachromatic leukodystrophy disease (MLD).
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Genetic test developed by Manchester researchers to prevent newborn babies going deaf recommended by NICE
A world-first genetic test to establish if a newborn baby is vulnerable to deafness if treated with a commonly used antibiotic, has been conditionally recommended by NICE.
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Funding boost to find more effective, personalised treatments for children with cancer
Children with cancer in Greater Manchester and Lancashire could be given new hope after a funding boost for research into experimental cancer treatments.
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Using modern technology to improve the diagnosis of common conditions – A blog by Professor Brian Keevil
In his blog, Professor Brian Keevil Clinical lead for biochemistry at Wythenshawe Hospital, discusses the development of a pioneering at-home test that could save lives.
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