Research & Innovation

Research Programme Managers’ Network

Posted: Wednesday Aug 16th 2017

The RPMN is a peer support network where central issues in research grant management are discussed, and as a collective, members can make a meaningful contribution to research innovation.

First in Europe to recruit patient to Sickle Cell Disease study

Posted: Friday Aug 11th 2017

The study aims to research the effect of study drug GBT440, in increasing red blood cells and reducing the severity of symptoms of sickle cell disease compared to current treatment options

More patients accessing new treatments in Greater Manchester

Posted: Wednesday Aug 2nd 2017

More than 40,700 participants were given access to new and better treatments through participation in clinical research in Greater Manchester in the past year, according to figures published today.

CMFT appoints Director to manage intellectual property portfolio

Posted: Friday Jul 28th 2017

Kay Callaghan joins as Director of Intellectual Property (IP) and Business Partnerships to unlock potential for new technologies to deliver high quality care, drive efficiencies and generate income.

Research recruitment success for 2017

Posted: Thursday Jul 27th 2017

A number of research teams across CMFT have been successful in recruiting the 1st in the UK/EU patient to a number of clinical studies.

CityVerve COPD project is making strides

Posted: Thursday Jul 27th 2017 Author: Dr Jean Hennings

Jean blogs about her career path and an update on the CityVerve COPD project, which aims to explore how IoT technology can help people with COPD to manage their own condition better.

Brilliant Basics awards prize for NIHR Manchester CRF’s approach to communication

Posted: Wednesday Jul 26th 2017

The research team at the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility came 3rd in the Trust Wide Brilliant Basics initiative for their creative notice board display.