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The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester.
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.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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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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
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...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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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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!
“This is an incredible opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, advocate for our field, unite researchers... and raise public awareness.”
Well done, Riina!
November 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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!
“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.
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...
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October 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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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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
October 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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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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...
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...
October 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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...
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.
October 2, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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.
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...
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September 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🚽🎰 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...
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...
September 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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...
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...
To donate, if you can, visit: www.justgiving.com/team/cycleto...
Cycle to ERS 2025 Amsterdam for Asthma + Lung UK
Help Gussie Beech raise money to support Asthma + Lung UK
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September 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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...
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.
September 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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.
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...
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September 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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.
The final version of the tool, INSPECT-SR, is now published on pre-print server medRxiV.
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...
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September 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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.
The final version of the tool, INSPECT-SR, is now published on pre-print server medRxiV.
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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 😁
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Hannah's fundraiser for Asthma + Lung UK
Help Hannah Durrington raise money to support Asthma + Lung UK
www.justgiving.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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-...
www.justgiving.com/page/hannah-...
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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...
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...
September 3, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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...
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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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
August 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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
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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?...
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Who’s really at risk? Let’s look at the numbers 👉 youtu.be/LbZCp9K8bh0?...
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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
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August 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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
Who’s really at risk? Let’s look at the numbers 👉 youtu.be/LbZCp9K8bh0?...
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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.
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...
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August 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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.
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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...
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August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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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We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve climbed to 46th place globally in the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)! 🌍
August 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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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A compelling read on #vaccines by @sheencr.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social and chrischirp.bsky.social from @ucl.ac.uk.
#EduSky
#EduSky
Despite the fact that vaccines have saved millions of lives and RFK Jr made promises that he was not anti-vaccine when he was confirmed as HHS and pledged to maintain vaccines and science integrity he is systematically going back on that promise #ImmunoSky 🧪🧵
How RFK Jr is systematically undermining vaccines around the world
Vaccines saved 154 million lives. But as fear of disease fades, so does protection – raising the chilling prospect of a return to the pre-vaccine era.
theconversation.com
August 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
A compelling read on #vaccines by @sheencr.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social and chrischirp.bsky.social from @ucl.ac.uk.
#EduSky
#EduSky
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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
🏅 2 National Teaching Fellowships (NTFs)
🤝 1 Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE)
#HigherEd #TeachingExcellence #UoM
August 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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
🏅 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
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Check it out at research-hive.com
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August 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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
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
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🎙️ LISTEN NOW: the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes
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August 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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...
🎙️ 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.
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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...
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August 5, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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...
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a...