Research and innovation news

A baby boy born at Saint Mary’s Wythenshawe, is the first to be part of research in Manchester that could help the recovery of pre-term babies with serious breathing difficulties.

Children and adults with a rare form of bone cancer are receiving a new standard of treatment that is more effective, thanks to a clinical trial led by paediatric oncologist at MFT.

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.