NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre

Happy 20 years to @NIHRresearch! 🥳🎉 To mark this milestone anniversary, NIHR Manchester BRC Director Professor Anne Barton looks back on her career so far in a special #NIHR20 edition of her Embed, Build, Accelerate blog. ✍ Read the blog here 👇 manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-event…

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: buff.ly/qRyhwQc #MentalHealthResearch #DigitalHealth #Psychosis @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 👇 manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-event…

Happy International Nurses’ Day to all our fantastic research nurses at the NIHR Manchester CRF! 💙 📝 To celebrate #IND2026, nurses across Manchester CRF discuss the importance of this day and why they are proud of their profession. 🔗manchestercrf.nihr.ac.uk/latest-news/ce…

@GreatOrmondSt @LeicResearch @NIHRNewcBRC @SouthamptonBRC 6️⃣ One of the most common genetic causes of severe epilepsy discovered - @manchesterbrc manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-event…

🧬 One of the most common genetic causes of severe epilepsy discovered Read about this Manchester BRC breakthrough and more news from across the @NIHRresearch BRCs in this April round-up 👇

📢 Job vacancy: Research Assistant or Research Associate in Mental Health Join a research group working on a longitudinal study examining how early childhood trauma impacts neurodevelopment in adolescents. 📅 Closes 23 April 2026. Apply here ⬇️ jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

📰 NEWS: UK scientists create most detailed map yet of mutations that drive cancer Read more: oncologynewstoday.co.uk/uk-scientists-… @NatureGenet @ICR_London @OfficialUoM @UoMNews @ManchesterBRC @NIHRresearch

Help communicate our groundbreaking research! 🔬 We’re looking for a Communications Officer to tell the stories of how we're transforming scientific breakthroughs into diagnostic tests and life-saving treatments for patients. Apply by 16 April 2026 👇 beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

📢 Job vacancy We're looking for an excellent Band 5 Communications Officer to help communicate Manchester BRC’s cutting-edge research to a broad range of internal and external audiences. 🕐 Closes 14 April 2026. Apply here 👇 beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

🧠 Protein changes could help predict cognitive impairment after a stroke Read about this Manchester BRC-supported study and more news from across the BRCs network 👇

🚨 New job alert 🚨 We're looking for an excellent Band 5 Communications Officer to help communicate Manchester BRC’s cutting-edge research to a broad range of internal and external audiences. 📅 Closes 14 April 2026. Apply here 👇 beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

🚨 New job alert 🚨 We're looking for a Senior Study Coordinator who will lead a team of study coordinators and research project staff to provide full coordination on Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases studies. 📅 Closes 2 April 2026. Apply here 👇 jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

ICYMI: Yesterday we shared the story of 6-year-old Ava, who finally received a diagnosis thanks to a landmark genetic breakthrough in Manchester 🧬 Read on @GranadaReports 👇 @NIHRresearch @MFTnhs @MFT_Research itv.com/news/granada/2…

Major breakthrough in childhood epilepsy research 🧠 Manchester scientists have discovered one of the most common genetic causes of severe epilepsy, giving answers to families worldwide. More 👇 nationalhealthexecutive.com/articles/manch… @MFTnhs @OfficialUoM #EpilepsyResearch #Manchester #Genomics #NIHR

📻 On BBC News: New hope for children with severe epilepsy This new discovery by @MFTnhs and The University of Manchester scientists is believed to be one of the most common genetic causes of childhood epilepsy. The research was supported by the @NIHRresearch Manchester BRC.

📰A discovery by Manchester scientists is offering hope to children with severe epilepsy. This groundbreaking research was delivered through the @NIHRresearch Manchester Biomedical Research Centre. Read more on @SkyNews 👇

Major genetic discovery in Manchester is transforming lives around the world 🌏 One of the most common genetic causes of severe epilepsy has been identified by @MFTnhs researchers. Read more 👇 research.cmft.nhs.uk/news-events/ma…

Remarkable genetic discovery offers hope for families affected by severe epilepsy 🧬 84 people have been diagnosed with a new condition recently discovered by Manchester scientists, who estimate that thousands more remain undiagnosed. Read more 👇 manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-event…

Congratulations to four Manchester BRC professors appointed as @NIHRresearch Senior Investigators! 👏 This award recognises the most prominent and prestigious researchers in health and social care. Read more👇 manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-event…

Celebrating our record-breaking year ↗️🎉 From testing world-first therapies to working closely with patients, communities and partners, 2024 - 2025 was a year of real progress and achievement. Read our Annual Report Summary 24/25 👇 manchestercrf.nihr.ac.uk/about/annual-r…