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Thursday, Apr 18

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Scientists grow human mini-lungs as animal alternative for nanomaterial safety testing

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Human mini-lungs grown by University of Manchester scientists can mimic the response of animals when exposed to certain nanomaterials.

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Antipsychotics for dementia linked to more harms than previously acknowledged

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Antipsychotic use in people with dementia is associated with higher risks of a wide range of serious health outcomes compared with non-use, according to a new study from a collaboration across the Universities of Manchester, Nottingham,…

Thursday, Apr 11

13

University of Manchester, Boots And No7 beauty company renew 20-year partnership to supercharge skin science advancements

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No7 Beauty Company and Boots today announce the renewal of their 20-year, multi-million-pound partnership with the University of Manchester Centre for Dermatology Research for a further five years. The partnership has accelerated…

Friday, Apr 5

11

Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training

Cancer Research UK has announced today that universities across Scotland and England including the Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre are set to receive a multimillion-pound cash injection to train more doctors as clinician scientists,…

Thursday, Mar 28

13

New £7M research investment to investigate population-based improvement of mental health

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£7 million funding from UK Research and Innovation has been awarded to lead partner King’s College London to establish a research theme in Population Mental Health, as part of a new national research network Population Health Improvement…

Wednesday, Mar 27

03

Locums and permanent GPs equally safe, study reassures patients

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There is no evidence that locum doctors are less clinically competent or practice less safely than permanent doctors, a study in England led by University of Manchester researchers has shown.

Monday, Mar 25

20

Manchester team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research

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Researchers based at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and The University of Manchester (UoM) supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), have been…

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Devo Manc led to significant improvements across health system, study finds

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The devolution deals which granted Greater Manchester increased control over a range of public services enabled them to make significant improvements in many parts of the health system, a unique study led by University of Manchester…

Sunday, Mar 24

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£17.9m for Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre network to bolster clinical trial infrastructure in the UK

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The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), Innovate UK, the Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre Network and the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult) today announce a £17.9 strategic initiative to enhance the UK…

Thursday, Mar 21

15

Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer

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A simple, safe and accurate test that identifies women with womb cancer from a sample taken from the vagina has been developed by clinician scientists from The University of Manchester.

Tuesday, Mar 19

12

Cells harvested from urine may have diagnostic potential for kidney disease, find scientists

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Genes expressed in human cells harvested from urine are remarkably similar to those of the kidney itself, suggesting they could be an important non-invasive source of information on the kidney.

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New funding to support research technical professionals

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Community groups working to support technical and research software roles are set to benefit from a share of a new £16 million investment. The investment is by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and UK Research…

Monday, Mar 18

11

Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98

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Dr Raymond Schofield was awarded the 22nd annual Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences with Judith Kimble and Allan Spradling for their discovery of the stem cell niche, a localised environment that controls stem cell identity.

Friday, Mar 15

Living in the North of England increases risk of death from alcohol, drugs and suicide

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People living in the North of England and in coastal areas are more likely to die from ‘death of despair’, according to new University of Manchester-led research.

Thursday, Mar 14

17

The University of Manchester bags honour at annual Bionow Awards

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The University of Manchester has won Partnership and Collaboration Award at the prestigious annual Bionow Awards 2023

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Young people seeing GPs for mental health problems have low ongoing contact, finds study

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Most children and adolescents in England presenting to their GPs with psychiatric symptoms have low or declining rates of ongoing contact, according to a study led by University of Manchester researchers.

Monday, Mar 11

17

Celebrating Entrepreneurial Talent with the Venture Further Awards 2024

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The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre is excited to announce the finalists for this year's Venture Further Awards.

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Climate action group launches walking route to combat air pollution

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Campaign group Ardwick Climate Action, with the support of University of Manchester researchers, are to launch a green route on 12 March where local people can avoid the excessive pollution caused by motor vehicles.

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AI research gives unprecedented insight into heart genetics and structure

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A ground-breaking research study has used AI to understand the genetic underpinning of the heart’s left ventricle, using three-dimensional images of the organ. It was led by scientists at the University of Manchester, with collaborators…

Tuesday, Mar 5

18

The University Ranks as a Global Leader for Digital Health Citation Impact

The University of Manchester has been recognised as one of the Top 25 institutions in the world with the highest citation impact on Digital Health. The University secured 4th place worldwide according to an analysis from Clarivate – a…

Monday, Mar 4

19

Next round of Researcher to Innovator (R2I) launched

Following the success of R2I, we are pleased to announce the programme will be running again from April 2024.

Friday, Mar 1

12

Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease

Artificial Intelligence has helped scientists reveal a new form of aggressive prostate cancer which could revolutionise how the disease is diagnosed and treated in the future.

Tuesday, Feb 27

Northern Gritstone and Parkwalk Advisors make £3.5 million Seed Round investment in ground-breaking computational medicine company adsilico

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Northern Gritstone, the investment business focused on science and technology-enabled businesses in the North of England, along with Parkwalk Advisors, have announced a combined £3.5 million seed round investment into adsilico Limited …

Wednesday, Feb 21

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Research progress reveals faster, more accurate blood flow simulation to revolutionise treatment of vascular diseases

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A review has shed light on the groundbreaking advancements in the simulation of blood flow within the intricate vascular system that could transform medical treatment and device innovation for vascular diseases.

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Early Career Researchers contributing to the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

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Twenty early career researchers recently completed the Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme, an exciting entrepreneurship training programme for researchers with ambitions to develop commercial ventures and create impact from their…

Monday, Feb 19

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Largest study on genetic risk for type 2 diabetes published

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An international study of more than 2.5 million people has identified parts of the genome associated with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in diverse population groups from across the globe.

Friday, Feb 9

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New UK Biobank headquarters prepares for construction at Bruntwood SciTech’s Manchester Science Park

In an exciting moment for the future of UK Biobank, this week (Wednesday 7 February) the organisation welcomed the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Michelle Donelan, to Bruntwood SciTech’s Manchester Science Park…

Thursday, Feb 8

Experts awarded funding to evaluate new Pharmacy First service

A team of scientists and experts have been awarded funding to evaluate the new National Health Service Pharmacy First service.

Tuesday, Feb 6

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Universities secure £12 million boost for AI innovation

The University of Manchester is to be part of a research hub, led by the University of Edinburgh, that will focus on developing AI tools to help revolutionise the field of healthcare.

Friday, Feb 2

13

Small RNAs help skin wounds heal faster with minimal scarring, find scientists

A class of molecules playing a crucial role in the regulation of gene expression and other cellular processes can restore normal skin structure rather than producing a scar, a University of Manchester led study in mice and humans suggests.