Ever heard of photoaggravated atopic dermatitis (PAD)? Follow #MySkinAndSunlight from tomorrow until Aug 31st to read about NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre research & what people living with this rarely talked about condition want us to know about their experience. 👉wearevocal.org/wlrs/listen-up…

"Research has shown that many people with light-sensitive skin conditions experience substantial negative impacts on their quality of life". Read more about Kirsty’s work to understand the condition & what she’s learnt from patients👇 wearevocal.org/wlrs/listen-up… #MySkinAndSunlight

Our work on factors associated w/ long term opioids in AxSpa & psoriatic arthritis patients who were new starters out in Rheumatology & Rheumatology Advances in Practice Using UK primary care EHRs, some included 🚬 Current smoking 📶 Social deprivation 🫁🫀comorbidities ++ 😣 fibromyalgia academic.oup.com/rheumatology/a…

Despite patient & public involvement being a priority for funders and researchers, it is often not reported in research publications. In this blog we explore how researchers and funders could improve reporting of patient & public involvement in research: nihr.ac.uk/blog/reporting…

Interested in #RxEpi? #causalinference? inflammatory diseases? Apply to our Medical Research Council research associate post! > 4 years @ Manchester - world-class disease registers, football teams, food and music; Lake/Peak districts Come join us! #ISPEAnnual2024 NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre ISPE Student Council

📣 #GetVocal about #alopecia! If you live with #Alopecia, we want to hear from you! Join a friendly online discussion on Mon 2nd September 6-7:30pm to shape an awareness raising event in November. Find more 👇 wearevocal.org/opportunities/…

Congratulations to Prof Jørgen Vestbo, former Manchester BRC Respiratory Theme Lead on his ERS Lifetime Achievement Award 🏆 This is in recognition of a lifetime of excellence in the field of Airway Diseases, Asthma, COPD and Chronic Cough. 🔗 ersnet.org/news-and-featu…

“Patients are a crucial part of my research – without them, it wouldn’t be possible!” NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre researcher Kirsty Rutter works to understand more about skin conditions and develop better treatments that could improve lives. wearevocal.org/wlrs/topics/my… #MySkinAndSunlight

🌍 This study supported by Manchester BRC compared the carbon emissions from different cervical screening methods. The researchers from MFT NHS and UoM Biology, Medicine and Health found that self-sampling had a lower carbon footprint 👇

"Having dark skin doesn't mean I should be used to the sun" PAD can affect anyone. Misconceptions and questioning make it harder for people with dark skin to feel seen and believed about their condition. #MySkinAndSunlight NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre Read more👇 wearevocal.org/wlrs/topics/my…

I am immensley proud to share that this week I was appointed to honorary clinical professor at Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC) in UoM Biology, Medicine and Health. healthinnovationmanchester.com/news/mancheste… NCA Research NHS Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) Health Innovation Manchester NIHR CRN Greater Manchester NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre

📑 #ICYMI, research led by Prof. Gareth Evans, funded by NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre and published in Genetics in Medicine shows that women treated for ovarian cancer caused by the BRCA2 gene have a lower risk of developing #BreastCancer for 10 years after follow-up Read more: manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-event…

Thinking of applying for an #academic clinical #fellowship in rheumatology? Want to learn more about life as an academic doctor? Register for the Rheumatology Academic Clinical Fellowship Webinar on October 14 👇 qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_6P… UoM Biology, Medicine and Health The University of Manchester drjamesbluett

🌟Congratulations to Michelle Harvie & Cynthia Eccles from our cancer research themes who have been appointed 2024 MAHSC Honorary Clinical Chairs. Awarded for major contributions to their clinical speciality with excellence in research & education. 🔗healthinnovationmanchester.com/news/mancheste…

🚨 New Job Alert 🚨 We are looking for a Research Assistant to support projects focused on Fundamental and Translation Research in Pediatric and Adult Brain Tumours. 🗓️ Closes 16 September. Find out more and apply here: 🔗 jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

👏 Congratulations to Dr Neil Roberts on being awarded a Medical Research Council grant to develop a new gene therapy for the rare bladder disease, urofacial syndrome. This follows his project funded by Manchester BRC's Next Generation Therapeutics Theme through Translation Manchester’s A2E scheme.

🎉Congratulations to Dr Jennifer Davies-Oliveira Jen Davies (she/her) named ‘Best PhD Student of the Year’ at the 2024 Postgrad Awards for outstanding work in women’s HPV testing & gynaecologic cancer care. Placing patients at the heart of her research, she’s improving healthcare access🌟

🎉Well done to Prof Emma Crosbie Emma Crosbie on winning ‘PhD Supervisor of the Year’ at the 2024 Postgrad Awards for exceptional enthusiasm, support & dedication to helping her students succeed while advocating for women’s health through innovative NHS screening campaigns🌟