Research and innovation news

The Manchester Chronic Cough Service at MFT scooped two awards at this year’s Nursing Times Awards for their innovative approach to supporting and treating patients.

MFT, The University of Manchester and QIAGEN celebrated the launch of their strategic partnership this week, with ambitious plans in the pipeline for for the tri-party agreement.

NIHR Manchester BRC has received a £59.1million award to translate its scientific discoveries into new treatments, diagnostic tests, and medical technologies to improve patients' lives.

A Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) doctor has won a celebrated international prize, in recognition for his work in respiratory (breathing related) research.

A new treatment that uses the body’s own immune system (immunotherapy), could revolutionise medication for very young children with a moderate to severe form of a common skin condition.  

Manchester’s capacity to detect and diagnose health conditions which disproportionally affect the city region’s population – has been accelerated through a new strategic partnership.

A pioneering method of delivering research – popularised during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic – is being leveraged for the benefit of Greater Manchester residents.

A new heart failure remote alert system for implanted heart devices developed by MFT researchers has proven to dramatically reduce the number of hospitalisations and improve patient care.