CRN Greater Manchester appoints Infection Research Champion
NIHR Clinical Research Network Greater Manchester (CRN GM) has named Dr Gabriel Schembri as its Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Research Champion.
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Keep up-to-date with the latest news, publications and events from the Research and Innovation team at MFT.
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital first to recruit to research trial comparing treatment for conjunctivitis
The Department of Eye Research at MREH has successfully recruited and treated the 1st UK patient to test the effectiveness of a non-antibiotic drug for people with viral and bacterial conjunctivitis.
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My journey to becoming Manchester’s first Professor of Transplantation
Mr Titus Augustine was recently appointed as Manchester’s first Chair of Transplantation via the MAHSC Honorary Clinical Chair Scheme. He shares his career journey and goals for the future.
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Dr Shruti Garg receives international award to support neurofibromatosis type 1 research
Dr Shruti Garg, consultant in child & adolescent psychiatry at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is the first non-US resident to receive neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF 1) $555,000 research award.
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Manchester patients are first in the UK to trial new glaucoma treatment
Three patients at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (MREH) are the first in the UK to test a new fully adjustable surgical implant to drain excess eye fluid caused by glaucoma.
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Manchester CRF strongly represented at UKCRF Network conference
Teams across Manchester CRF showcased their clinical trials activity at the UKCRF Network Conference in Leeds
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Dr Khambalia appointed to international young investigator’s committee for pancreas and islet transplant
Congratulations to Dr Hussein Khambalia, transplant surgical trainee at Manchester Royal Infirmary who has been appointed to the IPITA Young Investigator's Committee.
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Manchester celebrates forty years since first test tube baby birth
The first NHS-funded IVF service was established in 1983 at Saint Mary's Hospital here in Manchester. Since then, IVF babies now total over 6 million and make up more than 2% of all UK births.
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