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]

In her latest blog, our Director, Professor Anne Barton gives an overview of our annual report for 2025/26✍️

She reflects on ground-breaking research we've delivered this year and celebrates the recent success of our colleagues🎖️

Read the blog here 👉 https://t.co/KOupxYs4m1

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

💡Impact Spotlight💡

From new drugs, early screening and public health actions that prevent ill health, to more effective treatments, therapies and care strategies, we improve lives by stopping disease before it starts and driving better health and social care.

Read the Impact chapter in our 2025/26 Annual Report to find out about:

💚 A new approach to kidney treatment which is safer for patients and could save the NHS millions
🩸 A new drug for hard-to-treat high blood pressure
🤝 A patient-led study reshaping eczema care

...and more 👇
https://t.co/URayCgNq19

With thanks to our partners:
@UCLHresearch
@uclh
@NewcastleHosps
@NICEComms
@crf_leeds
@LeedsBRC
@NIHRrdn
@_HENorth
@NIHR_ARC_NENC
@ARC_GM_
@NIHR_ARC_YH
@NIHRSPHR
@NewcastleCC
@UniofNewcastle
@UniofNottingham
@nottmhospitals
@unisouthampton
@BristolUni
@MyBCU
@imperialcollege
@RoyalDevonNHS
@arc_nwc
@ManchesterBRC

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

💡 Innovation Spotlight 💡

We drive life-changing research for the health and wealth of our nation across 4 key themes: Impact, Inclusion, Innovation and Investment.

Read the Innovation chapter in our 2025/26 Annual Report to find out about:
💜 New hope for families as scientists discover a genetic cause of epilepsy
🧦 An AI powered turning point in Alzheimer's research
🧬Gene therapy for Huntington's disease showing positive results

Read the Innovation Spotlight on our website 👇
https://t.co/vDMf2zwhEV

With thanks to our partners:
@MFT_Research @MFTnhs @OfficialUoM @UoMNews @ManchesterBRC @WHO @ResearchWales @NHSResearchScot @NHSEngland @NIHRrdn @ARC_SouthWest @RoyalDevonNHS @imperialcollege @ImperialNHS @ImperialBRC @ImperialNHLI @TheBHF @ImperialCharity @UCLHresearch @uclh @uniQure_NV @advancedNTC @NIHR_ARC_NENC @AlzSocResearch @milbotix @NorthumbriaUni @rdash_nhs @uniofwarwick @skyboundrescuer

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

🚨 New job alert 🚨

The University of Manchester are looking for an outstanding and collaborative Research Professor of Audiology, who will also lead the Hearing Health Theme at the NIHR BRC: Manchester.

📅 Closes 6 August 2026.

Apply here 👇
https://t.co/PZYIPeA147

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

We’re delighted to announce that Dr Sandra Vranic is our new Next Generation Therapeutics Co-Theme Lead 👏

This Theme is testing new drugs and devices to treat different diseases.

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/0gQjEDOuXk

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

🎸👂 Manchester researchers will be involved in implementing global standards and conducting research as part of the UK’s first Safe Listening festival.

Researchers from our Hearing Health Theme will be at @ATGFestival in August.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/DBD8DeFJDk

[NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Manchester @ManchesterCRF]

Today is #Red4Research Day!

At the NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Manchester, we are celebrating the incredible work, innovative treatments, systems and techniques that have arisen from research.

Thank you to everyone who supports our groundbreaking research.

@NIHRresearch

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

Urine test may boost adherence to blood pressure medications, largest ever UK trial shows 💊

The OUTREACH study was led by Prof Maciej Tomaszewki, Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine Co-Theme Lead at the NIHR BRC: Manchester.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/CY7OPfGmvr

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

🎉 Congratulations to our researchers recognised in the 2026 King’s Honours

We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our colleagues whose contributions to health and social care have been recognised.

💬 As our CEO, @LucyChappell2 said: "We take immense pride in our scientists, researchers and colleagues honoured in this year's list. Their dedication spans numerous fields, and this well-deserved recognition highlights the groundbreaking, NIHR-supported research and innovation that transforms and improves lives every day."

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/jHorhK2PtG

@ManchesterBRC @LeicResearch

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

This Friday we're celebrating #Red4Research! 🔴 Wear your best red outfit, take a photo and tag us to help raise awareness of the vital contribution people make to life-changing research.

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester @ManchesterBRC]

Advances in AI may enable routine eye tests of the future to detect early signs of heart and brain disease long before symptoms appear 👁️

Read more about this study which was led by NIHR BRC: Manchester researchers 👇
https://t.co/AJMCBHgprt

[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 👇

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

🔬 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.

📊 Watch the video and explore the full article: https://t.co/f1NG3IFYgc
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👇 Read the thread below to visit each story

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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

@ManchesterCRF

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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

[GMMH Research & Innovation @GMMHResearch]

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
@ManchesterBRC

[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