Research & Innovation

NIHR Senior Investigator appointments for MFT researchers

Posted: Friday Feb 23rd 2018

Congratulations to two researchers from MFT who have been appointed to the NIHR’s College of Senior Investigators for 2018.

Working towards earlier diagnosis and a more targeted approach for respiratory conditions

Posted: Thursday Feb 22nd 2018 Author: Professor Jorgen Vestbo

Professor Jørgen Vestbo blogs about respiratory research funded by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre and improving diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions.

Diabetes monitor is ‘game changer’

Posted: Thursday Feb 22nd 2018

A new method of measuring blood glucose levels in people with diabetes is a significant advance in the management of the disease, according to an assessment by Manchester and Derby researchers.

University of Manchester Wellcome ISSF Public Engagement Funding Schemes

Posted: Monday Feb 19th 2018

Research funding call to encourage imaginative and innovative public engagement, working across academic disciplines, combining art and sciences and developing novel activities.

CRN Greater Manchester named Sanofi first UK Premier Site

Posted: Monday Feb 19th 2018

The collaboration will assist both organisations’ aim to accelerate Research and Development to address the medical need of patients.

Scientists create functioning kidney tissue

Posted: Monday Feb 12th 2018

Scientists have successfully produced human kidney tissue within a living organism which is able to produce urine, a first for medical science.

CRN GM contract extended until 2022 following excellent performance

Posted: Friday Feb 9th 2018

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s (MFT) contract to host the NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) in Greater Manchester has been extended for a further three years.