Research and innovation news
Keep up-to-date with the latest news, publications and events from the Research and Innovation team at MFT.
Drug has potential to improve cardiovascular health in preeclamptic women – MFT research shows
A drug has shown potential to improve heart function in women diagnosed with preeclampsia during their pregnancy, research carried out at Saint Mary’s Hospital has found.
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MFT team recruits first UK patient to ‘OSCAR’ COVID-19 research study
The first UK patient has been treated in new COVID-19 research trialling the impact of an experimental arthritis drug, otilimab, on severe lung disease related to COVID-19.
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Manchester involves young people around the world in an ambitious webcomic about a pandemic
The third chapter of a nine-part webcomic, Planet DIVOC-91, featuring articles and art by young adults about COVID-19, was recently published.
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MFT lung screening research among top recruiting cancer studies
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s (MFT) ground-breaking qUEST research, part of the Manchester Lung Health Checks programme, has been named among the top-recruiting cancer studies in Englan
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Manchester doctors play leading role in ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 drug research
Manchester doctors have played a leading role in global coronavirus research, which has found the first drug shown to increase survival rates in people hospitalised with COVID-19.
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Next stage of health innovation campus takes shape – Citylabs 2.0
Manchester’s world-class health innovation campus – a joint venture between Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester Science Partnerships (MSP) – takes a step forward.
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Greater Manchester children take part in voluntary coronavirus antibody research – ‘What’s the STORY’
A research study evaluating the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in children and young people is taking place at ourTrust.
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