CMFT research shows poor maternal and fetal health outcomes in pregnant women with mechanical prosthetic heart valves

Research led by CMFT consultants found that just 28% of pregnancies in women with mechanical prosthetic heart valves resulted in a good outcome for both mother and baby. Read more

New company provides vital resource for scientists in the fight against arthritis

Manchester Biomedical Research Unit researchers have established a new social enterprise, Inspiral Biomedical Limited, to support the development of new tests and treatments for musculoskeletal conditions.Read more

IVF study surpasses recruitment target for five consecutive months

Congratulations to the gynaecology research team who surpassed their recruitment target for the Endometrial Scratch study for five consecutive months. The study is investigating the use of the endometrial scratch in younger women undergoing their first IVF treatment cycle. Read more

An introduction to cancer research in the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre

Watch Professors Caroline Dive, Catharine West and Gareth Evans explain our BRC's ambitions in cancer precision medicine, advanced radiotherapy and cancer prevention and early detection.

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New research to address the needs of children and their families following major trauma injuries

CMFT Physiotherapist and Major Trauma Co-ordinator Samantha Jones has been awarded an NIHR Fellowship to develop an assessment tool for holistic rehabilitation needs of children following major trauma injuries. Read More

Mi-IDEA digital health start-up recruitment event

Come along on 1st March to hear how Mi-IDEA can help early-stage technology companies working within Smart Cities, IoT, Digital Health and Digital Creative to rapidly scale. Read more 

Manchester Molecular Pathology Innovation Centre – Annual Symposium

Come along to the MMPathIC Annual Symposium 2017 on 9th March which will provide an update on current activities, future strategy, and the opportunities available to researchers, clinicians and industry. Read more

10 things I learnt about research in 2016

Katie Ball, Clinical Research Nurse, Manchester Emergency and Intensive Care Research Group, shares ten things she learnt about conducting research during 2016.  Read her blog