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NIHR Manchester BRC and CRF Newsletter | September 2018 |
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Welcome to our September newsletter which brings you the latest updates from the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
The BRC connects Manchester researchers to drive forward the transformation of scientific breakthroughs into life-saving treatments and care for patients, whilst the CRF provides facilities for early phase clinical research studies in adults and children.
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This month saw the launch of two new animations to promote the work of the BRC and CRF.
The animations provide an overview of both infrastructures and highlight how the BRC and CRF can work with commercial companies to rapidly translate research into improved patient care.
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NIHR Manchester BRC animation
Watch our Manchester BRC animation to find out how the BRC provides opportunities for collaboration and partnerships with pharma, medtech and diagnostics companies to improve the healthcare in Greater Manchester.
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NIHR Manchester CRF animation
Watch Manchester CRF's new animation to learn how we can support life sciences industry to deliver high quality experimental medicine studies to time and target and drive faster translation from bench to bedside.
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Body clock could be key to better asthma treatment
Research led by Dr Hannah Durrington has found the the human body clock could have a significant impact on the way doctors are able to diagnose and treat asthma.
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Benefit/risk of sunlight exposure linked to skin colour
For the first time researchers have shown the differing relationship between benefit and risk of sunlight (UVR) exposure for people of different skin types, with findings published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
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Harry Potter inspires professorial inaugural lectures
Professor Karen Kirkby, Advanced Radiotherapy Programme Lead, gave her professorial inaugural lecture 'Proton Beam Therapy: unlocking the Chamber of Secrets with Science’ at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre earlier this month.
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MMPathIC’s flexible pipeline model for working
Manchester Molecular Pathology Innovation Centre (MMPathIC) has developed a virtual pipeline model for the development of novel biomarkers and technologies; offering a simplified and streamlined pathway for market access.
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New appointments to Manchester CRF leadership team
We are pleased to announce a number of interim appointments to the CRF leadership team. Professor Jacky Smith has been appointed Director of Manchester CRF. Dr Ben Parker and Dr Simon Jones become CRF Medical Directors at Manchester Royal Infirmary and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital respectively.
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Test could detect patients at risk from lethal fungal spores
A study led by Dr Paul Bowyer, a researcher within the BRC respiratory theme has discovered a genetic mutation in humans linked to a 17-fold increase in the amount of dangerous fungal spores in the lungs.
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UK at the forefront of Cystic Fibrosis research
Dr Alexander Horsley, leading expert in cystic fibrosis (CF), BRC respiratory theme investigator in the infection programme and deputy director of the CRF at Wythenshawe Hospital, discusses why there has been a huge increase in clinical trials activity in CF in the last five years.
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Driving faster clinical decisions about antibiotic treatment
Professor Paul Dark, sub-theme project lead in respiratory infections discusses the challenge of antibiotic resistance and how BRC research will drive faster clinical decisions about antibiotic treatment of hospitalised patients with serious infections.
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The NIHR infrastructure doctoral training camp
Cemsel Bafligil, NIHR Manchester BRC PhD student blogs about her experience of the NIHR Infrastructure Doctoral Training Camp that took place in July.
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Working with our patient partners |
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A look into the future of children's research
Adam, 17 introduces VoiceUP, a group of young people who advise our CRF researchers on their research to make sure it is suited to young people’s needs. The film is part of a series that shines a spotlight on the future of children’s research.
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'What research means to me' - photography competition
'What research means to me' is a photography competition for budding photographers of all abilities to celebrate healthcare research in Manchester, with a prize of £300 for the winning entry.
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BRC Rapid Translational Incubator – Workshop
The Rapid Translational Incubator (RTI) signposts researchers to operational support in delivery of translational studies and clinical trials. The workshop on 11 December will present how the RTI can support researchers and will provide a forum to share approaches, experiences and best practice.
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Psoriasis: Next Generation Healthcare - 11 October
This free event will bring the public and researchers together to discuss psoriasis, treatment options, and exciting research ongoing in Manchester and celebrate the launch of the Psoriasis - Rapid Access Clinic - a cutting edge initiative and revolutionary approach to psoriasis management.
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The NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre is hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester. The partnership also involves The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and is supported by the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre.
The NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility comprises four dedicated experimental medicine research units at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital.
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