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.

‘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...

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

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. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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

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!

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.

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

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...

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.

🚽🎰 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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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-...

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...

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: @lydiabeckeriii.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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

Research on venous leg ulcer treatments pursued by two @manchester.ac.uk academics since 1989, has greatly influenced NICE guidance issued this month.

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...

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve climbed to 46th place globally in the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)! 🌍

A compelling read on #vaccines by @sheencr.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social and chrischirp.bsky.social from @ucl.ac.uk. #EduSky

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

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

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...

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...

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! 👏👏⭐ @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

🧬 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...

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

Fantastic news and so well deserved, Erin!

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:

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...

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...

Incredibly honoured to have won the @fbmh-uom.bsky.social Heroes Award for sustainability with the wonderful @mermanchester.bsky.social lab reps team! 🥳🌟

@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...

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-...

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

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...

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: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/profess...

@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...

Air pollution caused by burning plastic waste is an escalating public health issue, particularly in rural parts of Indonesia where waste management is limited. www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/stories/card...

High blood pressure is one of the world’s silent killers, but what if a simple urine test could change that?   Professor Maciej Tomaszewski and the team at @officialuom.bsky.social are transforming clinical practice.

Cells taken from the lungs of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a larger accumulation of soot-like carbon deposits compared to cells taken from people who smoke but do not have COPD. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s...

Two groundbreaking discoveries could provide answers for several thousands of people with neurodevelopmental conditions around the world. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/d...

A 40 minute test could reduce the risk of a second stroke. Manchester researchers and Genedrive plc have developed a new rapid genetic test to identify gene mutations that could reduce the effectiveness of a drug commonly prescribed to people who have had an ischaemic stroke. #BritishHeartWeek

In July we'll be celebrating outstanding achievements, revealing this year's nominations and sharing our winners' stories. ⭐️ Faculty staff: registration is open now to attend the Annual Celebration Event on Wednesday 2nd July, from 1pm 👉 Register at bit.ly/fbmh-heroes-...

Today in the UK, heart and circulatory diseases affect more lives than cancer and Alzheimer’s disease combined. University of Manchester researchers are fighting back. Because every heart beat matters. And every second counts. #BritishHeartWeek