UKCRF Network appoints Interim Director
The UK Clinical Research Facility Network (UKCRF Network) - hosted by MFT - has appointed Paul Brown to the role of Interim Director.
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Keep up-to-date with the latest news, publications and events from the Research and Innovation team at MFT.
New funding boost for delivery of early stage clinical research across Greater Manchester
The MFT-hosted NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (MCRF) has received a £15.5 million award, widening opportunities for people across Greater Manchester to participate in research.
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Why, as a new Clinical Research Nurse, I am encouraging student nurses to follow a path into research
In her blog Gabby Addison shares her student nurse experiences at the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility, and how she is proud to be back as a Clinical Research Nurse.
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Manchester research contributes to NICE recommendation of new peanut allergy treatment for children
Children in the UK will be able to receive Palforzia – a life-changing oral treatment for peanut allergies – as NHS standard of care following approval for use by NICE.
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UK collaboration sees IMID BioResource pass major recruitment milestone
The NIHR Immune Mediated Inflammatory Disease (IMID) BioResource recently hit a major recruitment milestone of 2000 volunteers, thanks to the collaborative effort of centres across England.
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First participants take part in study aboard Greater Manchester’s Research Van
The first participants have been involved in a study onboard Greater Manchester’s new state-of-the-art Research Van.
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MFT doctor named as the Young Researcher of 2021/22 by RCEM and NIHR
MFT Junior Doctor in Emergency Medicine Doctor, Anisa Jafar, was named Young Researcher of the Year by NIHR CRN and Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
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Diabetes drugs could save thousands of lives
Manchester research links two types of less-often prescribed diabetes drugs with lower chances of potentially fatal heart problems – in people with type 2 diabetes without established heart disease.
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