Clinical research nursing: A unique opportunity
Sue Stockdale, Senior Clinical Research Nurse at Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) shares why a career in research, though sometimes overlooked, can be incredibly rewarding.
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Keep up-to-date with the latest news, publications and events from the Research and Innovation team at MFT.
Spotlight on Lupus – the ‘disease of a 1,000 faces’
On World Lupus Day, we talk to Professor of Rheumatology & Lead Clinician at The Kellgren Centre, about the disease and the work going on in Manchester to improve outcomes for patients.
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Why we are targeting a better way to diagnose and treat asthma – Dr Stephen Fowler
On World Asthma Day, Dr Stephen Fowler reflects on the current routes to asthma diagnosis, the implications of misdiagnosis and how he hopes our current research will lead to improvements in care.
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NIHR Clinical Research Network Greater Manchester is hosting a special drop-in event to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day (ICTD)
The day will be informative with bitesize talks, practical information and networking opportunities, but will also be fun with several interactive elements, food, drinks and a CRN GM Bake Off.
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Neonatal nurse from Saint Mary’s Hospital awarded Churchill Fellowship
A neonatal intensive care nurse has been awarded Churchill Fellowship to explore best practices to support UK health professionals to offer option of organ donation to families of end-of-life babies
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First patients in UK recruited to Cystic Fibrosis next generation therapy trial
Research undertaken by the Cystic Fibrosis team at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is underway with the first patients in the UK recruited to the Aurora F/MF Cystic Fibrosis research study.
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NIHR BioResource Volunteer Recruitment Available for Clinical Research Studies – 2019 Application Dates
Support for volunteer recruitment to clinical research is available through the National Institute for Healthcare Research (NIHR) BioResource, with applications now open throughout 2019.
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Short research placements available for nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals – closes 3rd May
The NIHR Manchester BRC, working in partnership with Health Innovation Manchester, is offering you the chance to experience what research is like through short, flexible 4-6 week taster placements
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