NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester

Transforming scientific breakthroughs into diagnostic tests and life-saving treatments for patients in Greater Manchester and beyond. Funded by @NIHRresearch

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

Happy 20 years to @NIHRresearch! 🥳🎉

To mark this milestone anniversary, NIHR Manchester BRC Director Professor Anne Barton looks back on her career so far in a special #NIHR20 edition of her Embed, Build, Accelerate blog. ✍

Read the blog here 👇
https://t.co/eUFFKMIuDr

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

A multicentre trial will test a new course to address psychological support needs for carers of people with dementia, thanks to @NIHRresearch funding.

The trial will be co-led by Prof Katherine Berry, Mental Health Co-Theme Lead at Manchester BRC.

🔗 https://t.co/IaTGijEW2O

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

UK cancer scientists uncover genetic clues as to what drives tumour growth 🥼

Read about this Manchester BRC-supported study and more news from across the BRCs in this May round-up 👇

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🔬 A new month of our Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs) highlights is here!

From breakthroughs in dementia prediction and cancer genetics to digital tools supporting mental health, rehabilitation and symptom tracking, May delivered another strong month of research across our BRCs.

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@ExeterBRC @CambridgeBRC @BristolBRC @BirminghamBRC @GreatOrmondSt @UCLHresearch 8️⃣ UK cancer scientists uncover genetic clues as to what drives tumour growth - @manchesterbrc
https://t.co/Z9MPgFPp8N

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@ManchesterBRC Researcher & Professor Maya Buch wants to understand why conditions like rheumatoid arthritis affect people differently, and uses that insight to develop better treatments.

Find out more here: https://t.co/B1or63A1td

#ICTD26 #ClinicalTrialsDay

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It’s International Clinical Trials Day! 🎉

Watch Khumbo from @WomanARise7 chat with @ManchesterBRC Researcher & Professor Maya Buch about what clinical trials are, how they work and how people can benefit from them.

@ManchesterCRF

#ICTD26

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

Happy International Clinical Trials Day 2026! ⭐

Today we’re celebrating everyone who supports our research which is bridging the gap between new discoveries and individualised care.

See our 2024/25 in numbers and look out for our 2025/26 achievements later this year 👇

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

Melissa Perry, Research Associate at @TheChristieNHS, has shared how meaningful, early engagement with patients, the public, and industry can transform research design.

Read how this shaped the RAD-PIT study in our latest Innovator Insights blog 👇
https://t.co/kXcB8PpFRO

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Congratulations to Profs Sandra Bucci, John Ainsworth + Shôn Lewis for the 'Outstanding Benefit to Society through Research' award at the Making a Difference Awards! Read more: https://t.co/O6T43IxOn7
#MentalHealthResearch #DigitalHealth #Psychosis
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[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

Mental health project recognised for outstanding impact at The University of Manchester’s Making a Difference Awards 🏆

Congratulations to the team from Manchester BRC, whose project is changing care for people with psychosis.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/6Er5YZS9zD

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Happy International Nurses’ Day to all our fantastic research nurses at the NIHR Manchester CRF! 💙

📝 To celebrate #IND2026, nurses across Manchester CRF discuss the importance of this day and why they are proud of their profession.

🔗https://t.co/n99jANpgLM

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@GreatOrmondSt @LeicResearch @NIHRNewcBRC @SouthamptonBRC 6️⃣ One of the most common genetic causes of severe epilepsy discovered - @manchesterbrc
https://t.co/CDtftMweDG

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🧬 One of the most common genetic causes of severe epilepsy discovered

Read about this Manchester BRC breakthrough and more news from across the @NIHRresearch BRCs in this April round-up 👇

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💡 What’s been happening across our Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs) this month?

From restoring sight with gene therapy to advancing cancer detection, launching new trials, and improving mental health support, April’s research at our BRCs is making a real difference for patients and communities.

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📢 Job vacancy: Research Assistant or Research Associate in Mental Health

Join a research group working on a longitudinal study examining how early childhood trauma impacts neurodevelopment in adolescents.

📅 Closes 23 April 2026.

Apply here ⬇️
https://t.co/1uO4yZgPOT

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📰 NEWS: UK scientists create most detailed map yet of mutations that drive cancer

Read more: https://t.co/bVIDyLtckv

@NatureGenet @ICR_London @OfficialUoM @UoMNews @ManchesterBRC @NIHRresearch

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Help communicate our groundbreaking research! 🔬

We’re looking for a Communications Officer to tell the stories of how we're transforming scientific breakthroughs into diagnostic tests and life-saving treatments for patients.

Apply by 16 April 2026 👇
https://t.co/0O4S6g8raq

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

📢 Job vacancy

We're looking for an excellent Band 5 Communications Officer to help communicate Manchester BRC’s cutting-edge research to a broad range of internal and external audiences.

🕐 Closes 14 April 2026.

Apply here 👇
https://t.co/0O4S6g8raq

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

🧠 Protein changes could help predict cognitive impairment after a stroke

Read about this Manchester BRC-supported study and more news from across the BRCs network 👇

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🚀 13 NIHR BRCs news stories from March 2026

From simple blood tests improving cancer care to AI tools transforming mental health & heart monitoring, plus breakthroughs in osteoarthritis, infection prevention & more, March delivered research making a real difference.

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🚨 New job alert 🚨

We're looking for an excellent Band 5 Communications Officer to help communicate Manchester BRC’s cutting-edge research to a broad range of internal and external audiences.

📅 Closes 14 April 2026.

Apply here 👇
https://t.co/0O4S6g8raq

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

🚨 New job alert 🚨

We're looking for a Senior Study Coordinator who will lead a team of study coordinators and research project staff to provide full coordination on Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases studies.

📅 Closes 2 April 2026.

Apply here 👇
https://t.co/aOT0IMhEhe

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

ICYMI: Yesterday we shared the story of 6-year-old Ava, who finally received a diagnosis thanks to a landmark genetic breakthrough in Manchester 🧬

Read on @GranadaReports 👇

@NIHRresearch @MFTnhs @MFT_Research

https://t.co/X0IxRr1oo0