Scientists find unusual build-up of soot-like particles in lung cells of COPD patients Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Cells taken from the lungs of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a larger accumulation of soot-like carbon deposits compared to cells taken from people who smoke but do not have COPD, according to a study funded by NIHR Manchester BRC. Continue reading full article: Scientists find unusual build-up of soot-like particles in lung cells of COPD patients
Manchester discovery of two new genetic disorders improves diagnoses for patients with neurodevelopmental conditions Posted: Monday, June 9, 2025 Two previously unknown highly frequent genetic disorders have been discovered by a study delivered through the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, paving the way for improved diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions and opening new doors for future treatments. Continue reading full article: Manchester discovery of two new genetic disorders improves diagnoses for patients with neurodevelopmental conditions
Innovator Insights blog: Uniting industry, NHS and academia in respiratory innovation with Dr Gareth Kitchen Posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Author: Dr Gareth Kitchen In this Innovator Insights blog, Dr Gareth Kitchen shares how cross-sector partnerships, translational research, and patient-centred thinking are essential for turning scientific discoveries into real-world healthcare solutions. Continue reading full article: Innovator Insights blog: Uniting industry, NHS and academia in respiratory innovation with Dr Gareth Kitchen
Improving the health of women in Greater Manchester – webinar series Posted: Friday, May 23, 2025 During May and June 2025, we will be celebrating the collective success of the ‘One Greater Manchester’ research and innovation and NIHR infrastructure in women’s health, along with looking to the future to ensure we are addressing the needs of our population at a system level. Continue reading full article: Improving the health of women in Greater Manchester – webinar series
Respiratory projects led by Manchester BRC researchers recognised at Making a Difference Awards Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Respiratory researchers supported by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre were recognised at this year’s Making a Difference Awards 2025, hosted by The University of Manchester. Continue reading full article: Respiratory projects led by Manchester BRC researchers recognised at Making a Difference Awards
PhDs in Focus: Bringing the family into breast cancer prevention Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Author: Mai Haiba For our PhDs in Focus blog series, Mai Haiba outlines how their PhD project focuses on the role of the family in helping women lose weight to reduce their breast cancer risk, as part of our Cancer Prevention and Early Detection theme. Continue reading full article: PhDs in Focus: Bringing the family into breast cancer prevention
Innovator Insights blog: Integrating digital innovations in mental health care with Professor Sandra Bucci Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Author: Professor Sandra Bucci In this Innovator Insights blog, Professor Sandra Bucci shares their experience of co-founding spin-out company CareLoop Health and how this broadened her perspective of integrating digital innovations in mental health to the NHS. Continue reading full article: Innovator Insights blog: Integrating digital innovations in mental health care with Professor Sandra Bucci
Afternoon could be best time for asthma inhaler, study shows Posted: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 A mid-afternoon puff could be the best way to get the most out of your asthma inhaler according to a new study supported by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre. Continue reading full article: Afternoon could be best time for asthma inhaler, study shows