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The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester.
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The University of Manchester
29 days ago
UoM receive £1.2 million grant from
@nihr.bsky.social
to build an automatic system measuring hip displacement in CP patients. "We want to make sure that every child with cerebral palsy in the UK receives the same high level of care" -
@drclindner.bsky.social
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...
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Researchers have found that alcohol treatment for adolescents in England who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) is more than twice as likely to fail compared to those who are.
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Incredible to see Dr Hannah Harrison appointed as the ‘Sarah Harding Young Women’s Breast Cancer Fellow’.
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28 days ago
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The University of Manchester
28 days ago
A major new study has been launched to help patients with cancer better tolerate cutting-edge immunotherapy treatments.🥼 It’s the first and largest programme of its kind in the UK and the culmination of 30 years of worldwide research. 🌍
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Dr Sarah Kitson has been awarded The Eve Appeal / North West Cancer Research Fund Fellowship. Her work will focus on understanding how the most aggressive type of womb cancer (p53-abnormal (p53abn) womb cancer) develops, who is most at risk, and whether early changes can be targeted to prevent it.
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Third Eve fellowship to understand and prevent aggressive womb cancer announced
The Eve appeal in partnership with North West Cancer Research, has awarded a third Fellowship to Dr Sarah Kitson, gynaecological cancer surgeon and researcher at the University of Manchester.Her th...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/third-eve-fellowship-to-understand-and-prevent-aggressive-womb-cancer-announced/
about 1 month ago
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Four Professors from The University of Manchester have been recognised in this year’s King’s New Year Honours, including Professor Martin Humphries and Professor Tony Redmond.
about 1 month ago
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
University of Manchester Innovation Factory
about 1 month ago
New Year, New Idea! Meet Marianna Coppola, founder of Ready Ripe - a groundbreaking technology helping winemakers pinpoint the perfect moment to harvest grapes for exceptional flavour. 🍇 By using biomarkers instead of guesswork, Ready Ripe ensures every grape reaches its full potential. Cheers! 🍷
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Professor Tracy Hussell, Director of the
@lydiabeckeriii.bsky.social
at
@manchester.ac.uk
has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Mentoring in Science by
@nature.com
.
2 months ago
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‘Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures’ is available to stream now on Channel 4. Episode 3 features Professor Caroline Dive CBE and her team at
@manchester.ac.uk
,
@cancerresearchuk.org
and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. 📺:
www.channel4.com/programmes/c...
2 months ago
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Mike Bottery
2 months ago
Presenting my perspective on the role of academic science on the issues of antifungal dual use at the Brazilian Network Meeting on Aspergillus fumigatus Antimicrobial Resistance.
@f1amr-network.bsky.social
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social
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The parents of a three-year-old boy born with a devastating, life-limiting genetic condition say they are now excited for his future after he received a revolutionary stem cell gene therapy treatment developed by researchers at the University of Manchester.
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Hunter syndrome: Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy
Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y0y56x6veo
3 months ago
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Prof Sheena Cruickshank
3 months ago
Climate change poses multiple challenges to our health. Our new article coauthored with
@kathelse.bsky.social
considers the rise in infections and pollution combines with the impact of climate change on our immune system and what we need to do to better understand this 🧪 🧵#EcoImmunology
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The role of ecoimmunology in tackling the emerging threats of climate change and the exposome
Nature Immunology - Climate change creates a multitude of challenges over the human life-course, influencing our exposomes and shaping immune function — requiring researchers to consider...
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41590-025-02342-0.epdf?sharing_token=sOpk3_mfqiI8vUA2AwlQeNRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0N0UnIkTt1WoO1yWpUaagAc8ow-UJe0pPPC_bwAMZIu6nQYgL8BAUYS-mKlBI8BNDQTjmkDI1lBqe5i8srem3ePyRJ3xmnDHutjEXQuEKXm-pchRO2MqGvPuN33sYPH8rU%3D
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The University of Manchester
3 months ago
Dr Riina Richardson has been elected President of the British Society for Medical Mycology.
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social
“This is an incredible opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, advocate for our field, unite researchers... and raise public awareness.” Well done, Riina!
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The Oddfellows presented a cheque for £67,068 to Prevent Breast Cancer to help progress its innovative breast cancer prevention research project, which aims to discover alternative preventative breast cancer therapies for pre-menopausal women.
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Friendly society donates £67,000 to fund Prevent Breast Cancer research project
Representatives from the Oddfellows, a national friendly society, visited the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) on Thursday 2 October to present a cheque for £67,068 to Prevent Breast Cancer to...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/friendly-society-donates-67000-to-fund-prevent-breast-cancer-research-project
3 months ago
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reposted by
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Prof Sheena Cruickshank
4 months ago
Great to work with budding young scientists as they designed experiments to investigate air pollution!
@exposomeimmunology.bsky.social
@lydiabeckeriii.bsky.social
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The University of Manchester
4 months ago
From Manchester for the world. We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century. Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full:
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
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Patients and staff say that they’d welcome
#AI
in online GP consultations if it supports rather than replaces doctors, according to a new Manchester and Cambridge study. This could pave the way for AI to help reduce NHS workloads and speed up care.
4 months ago
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🚽🎰 The Ghost Towns report highlighted the rapid decline of health-promoting amenities on Britain’s high streets - including public toilets, libraries and pharmacies - alongside a sharp rise in health-reducing outlets such as betting shops, fast food outlets and vape retailers.
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Prime Minister backs call for action from experts on vape shops and fast food outlets
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that local authorities will be granted greater powers to regulate high street outlets such as betting shops and vape shops. The move marks a significant p...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/prime-minister-backs-call-for-action/
5 months ago
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The cycle to Amsterdam continues! 🚲 The team are doing well and are due to take the overnight ferry from Hull to Rotterdam tonight, ready to complete the final part of their journey to Amsterdam tomorrow. Fundraising page for
@asthmaandlung.org.uk
:
www.justgiving.com/team/cycleto...
5 months ago
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Today is the day! A team of clinicians and scientists are cycling from
@manchester.ac.uk
to the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Amsterdam. They're raising money for
@asthmaandlung.org.uk
. To donate, if you can, visit:
www.justgiving.com/team/cycleto...
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Cycle to ERS 2025 Amsterdam for Asthma + Lung UK
Help Gussie Beech raise money to support Asthma + Lung UK
https://www.justgiving.com/team/cycletoamsterdam
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Deaf children and people with experience of childhood deafness from across the UK have come together to highlight what matters most to children affected by
#deafness
and hearing loss.
5 months ago
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Men, black communities and the poorly educated are experiencing significant disparities in accessing game-changing digital healthcare for type 2
#diabetes
, data scientists from
@manchester.ac.uk
show.
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Study highlights digital divide in diabetes healthcare
Men, black communities and the poorly educated are experiencing significant disparities in accessing game-changing digital healthcare for type 2 diabetes, data scientists from The University of Manch...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/study-highlights-digital-divide-in-diabetes-healthcare/
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An international group of researchers has developed a new tool to help identify problematic randomised controlled trials, including fraudulent studies, where there are serious concerns about trustworthiness. The final version of the tool, INSPECT-SR, is now published on pre-print server medRxiV.
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New tool tackles unreliable research trials
An international group of researchers has developed a new tool which can help identify problematic randomised controlled trials (RCTs), including fraudulent studies, where there are serious concerns a...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/new-tool-tackles-unreliable-research-trials/
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Durrington Lab
5 months ago
A group of researchers and clinicians from Manchester
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social
are cycling from Wythenshawe Hospital to @ERS2025 in Amsterdam to raise money for
@asthmaandlung.org.uk
. Any sponsorship would be gratefully received 😁
www.justgiving.com/page/hannah-...
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Hannah's fundraiser for Asthma + Lung UK
Help Hannah Durrington raise money to support Asthma + Lung UK
https://www.justgiving.com/page/hannah-durrington-1
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The University of Manchester
5 months ago
A new blood test can detect ovarian cancer in symptomatic women with high accuracy. Study from Manchester and Colorado, with UoM findings led by Professor Emma Crosbie
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social
. Paper:
@aacrjournals.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1158/2767...
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Prof Sheena Cruickshank
5 months ago
Incredible community workshop today with Ardwick residents feeding into our next grant proposal on pollution. Fabulous voices and opinions and Sally Gilford delivered a wonderful art workshop- some results here:
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
GJBrainResearch
6 months ago
In the latest Natalie Kate Moss Trust podcast, our Co-Director Prof Stuart Allan talks brain haemorrhage - its impact, new research, and why awareness matters. Who’s really at risk? Let’s look at the numbers 👉
youtu.be/LbZCp9K8bh0?...
@dns-uom.bsky.social
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social
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Who's Really at Risk of a Brain Haemorrhage? Let’s Look at the Numbers
YouTube video by Natalie Kate Moss Trust
https://youtu.be/LbZCp9K8bh0?si=S4Lxr_75pp839q5J
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Research on venous leg ulcer treatments pursued by two
@manchester.ac.uk
academics since 1989, has greatly influenced NICE guidance issued this month.
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Decades of research informs NICE guidance on leg ulcer treatment
Research on venous leg ulcer treatments, doggedly pursued by two University of Manchester academics since 1989, has greatly influenced NICE guidance issued this month. The work by Professors Jo Dumvil...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/decades-of-research-informs-nice-guidance-on-leg-ulcer-treatment/
6 months ago
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A new blood test can detect ovarian cancer in symptomatic women with high accuracy. The study was led by
@manchester.ac.uk
and Colorado University researchers, pioneered by diagnostics company AOA Dx.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/b...
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Blood test detects ovarian cancer with high accuracy, study finds
A new blood test pioneered by diagnostics company AOA Dx (AOA) can detect ovarian cancer in symptomatic women with high accuracy a study by researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Colorado...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/blood-test-detects-ovarian-cancer-with-high-accuracy-study-finds/
6 months ago
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The University of Manchester
6 months ago
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve climbed to 46th place globally in the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)! 🌍
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The University of Manchester
6 months ago
A compelling read on
#vaccines
by
@sheencr.bsky.social
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social
and
chrischirp.bsky.social
from
@ucl.ac.uk
.
#EduSky
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The University of Manchester
6 months ago
Big news! We’re celebrating three new national awards for teaching excellence from Advance HE 🏅 2 National Teaching Fellowships (NTFs) 🤝 1 Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE)
#HigherEd
#TeachingExcellence
#UoM
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Did you know that Research Hive is the science communication blog written, curated and managed by PhD Researchers? Check it out at
research-hive.com
@reshiveblog.bsky.social
6 months ago
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How does your body know what time it is? In the latest episode of The Brain Fix podcast, Dr. Nina Milosavljevic sits down with Prof. Rob Lucas to explore the fascinating world of biological timing. 🎙️ LISTEN NOW:
the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes
🎧 Spotify:
open.spotify.com/show/2j7KQsb...
6 months ago
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An extra ultrasound scan for
#pregnant
women who think their baby’s movements have reduced results in fewer complications in labour, according to an international study by experts in the Netherlands and Manchester.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a...
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Alive and kicking: study highlights benefits of extra scan for pregnant women
An extra ultrasound scan for pregnant women who think their baby’s movements have reduced results in fewer complications in labour, according to an international study by experts in the Netherlands an...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/alive-and-kicking-study-highlights-benefits-of-extra-scan-for-pregnant-women/
6 months ago
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
MFT Pre-Registration Education Team
6 months ago
Imogen, a nursing learner was awarded an excellence award by ED, WTWA as she is kind & compassionate, shows initiative & approaches all tasks with enthusiasm & professionalism. Well done Imogen! 👏👏⭐
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The University of Manchester
7 months ago
🧬 New research from
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social
& Singapore’s A*STAR reveals how enzyme Arginase 1 helps skin heal - fighting infection & easing inflammation. A promising step for treating chronic wounds & eczema.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
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New insights into the immune system’s crucial role in wound healing revealed
An enzyme expressed by skin cells could be helpful in the management of non-healing skin wounds and ulcers, according to research by University of Manchester and Singapore’s A*STAR Skin Research Lab s...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/new-insights-into-the-immune-systems-crucial-role-in-wound-healing-revealed/
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
GJBrainResearch
7 months ago
New podcast out now! Prof Rob Lucas from
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social
shares his insights into biological timing and discusses the biology behind how your body tells the time. 🎙️Available on YouTube with captions for improved accessibility:
shorturl.at/xHkPk
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Fantastic news and so well deserved, Erin!
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reposted by
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester
7 months ago
Dr Kat Dibb, Senior Lecturer in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, was among the academics featured in a joint University and BHF social media campaign highlighting cardiovascular research🎉
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social
Find out more:
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Cardiologist featured in National Heart Week Campaign < Social Responsibility
As part of June’s British Heart Foundation (BHF) Heart Week, Dr Kat Dibb, Senior Lecturer in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at The University of…
https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/cardiologist-featured-national-heart-week-campaign/
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A new £50m Medical Research Council Centre is set to study how environmental exposures cause chronic inflammatory diseases.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
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New £50m MRC Centre to study how environmental exposures cause chronic inflammatory diseases
The environment is increasingly acknowledged to play a critical role in our risk of developing diseases, with 30,000 deaths attributed to air pollution alone in the UK each year. A new research centre...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/new-50m-mrc-centre-to-study-how-environmental-exposures-cause-chronic-inflammatory-diseases/
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Analysis by an
@officialuom.bsky.social
psychologist has confirmed the suspicion that
#tennis
players who take a bathroom break are likely to gain an advantage over their opponent.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/g...
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Game, set, and splash? Player’s timeout confers advantage, data shows
Data analysis by a University of Manchester psychologist has confirmed the suspicion that tennis players who take a bathroom break are likely to gain an advantage over their opponent. In the first eve...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/game-set-and-splash-players-timeout-confers-advantage-data-shows/
7 months ago
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Magdalena Kurteu
7 months ago
Incredibly honoured to have won the
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social
Heroes Award for sustainability with the wonderful
@mermanchester.bsky.social
lab reps team! 🥳🌟
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@manchester.ac.uk
scientists studying invasive aspergillosis are the world’s most cited and the most prolific on the topic (National Library of Medicine). The University tops the global league table of publications and citations at 177 and 12,313 respectively.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
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Manchester scientists are world’s most cited on deadly fungal disease
University of Manchester scientists studying invasive aspergillosis are both the world’s most cited and the most prolific on the topic, according to an analysis published by Guangxi university in th...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/manchester-scientists-are-worlds-most-cited-on-deadly-fungal-disease/
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1 week to go! Don't forget to register to join us for our FBMH Heroes annual celebration event for staff:
bit.ly/fbmh-heroes-...
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Dr Hannah Cross
8 months ago
Great to see that the upcoming White Paper on hearing loss in care homes is gaining publicity already!
@mancad-uom.bsky.social
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social
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New White Paper demands hearing loss change | Caring Times
Today sees the launch of a new White Paper calling for urgent and coordinated action to improve support for care home residents living with hearing loss.
https://caring-times.co.uk/new-white-paper-demands-hearing-loss-change/
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Does where you live really impact your health in later life? A new report from
@thenhsa.bsky.social
, partly based on
@officialuom.bsky.social
research, has exposed alarming disadvantages faced by older people in the North.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/o...
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Older northerners struggle with “alarming” inequalities compared to people from the South
Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.In a new repor...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/older-northerners-struggle-with-alarming-inequalities-compared-to-people-from-the-south/
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
8 months ago
We are delighted to announce, along with Cancer Research UK (
@cancerresearchuk.org
), The University of Manchester (
@manchester.ac.uk
) and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, the appointment of Professor Samra Turajlić as our new Director! ⭐ Full story here:
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@cancerresearchuk.org
,
@officialuom.bsky.social
and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust announce the appointment of Professor Samra Turajlic as the Director of the
@cruk-mi.bsky.social
.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s...
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Samra Turajlic appointed new director of the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
Cancer Research UK, The University of Manchester and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust today [June 18] announced the appointment of Professor Samra Turajlic as the Director of the Cancer Research UK M...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/samra-turajlic-appointed-new-director-of-the-cancer-research-uk-manchester-institute/
8 months ago
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