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The Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre combines discovery science and experimental medicine to rapidly translate research into healthcare benefit. Our research focuses on brain tumours, stroke and dementia, Parkinson's disease and rehabilitation.
We're extremely grateful to Prof Jackie Carter and her colleagues & friends for their support.

As Jackie leaves her role at UoM she's asked for contributions to fund brain tumour research in memory of Laura Nuttall & in support of her own son, Huw.

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November 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
📢Our latest newsletter is out now!

It’s full of updates, upcoming events, and stories from across our research themes. A great way to catch up on what’s happening at the Centre.

☕ Take a look when you get a moment...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🚨 The previous link was broken — here’s the correct one: gjbrainresearch.org/2025/11/03/a...
November 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A new academic year brings fresh energy to the Centre and we thought we would introduce some of our newest postgraduate researchers joining us across our research themes.

Here’s what a few of our students had to say…

👉https://gjbrainresearch.org/2025/11/03/a-warm-welcome-to-our-new-phd-students/
November 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This #NationalPathologyWeek, explore the vital work of Manchester Brain Bank and our brain pathology theme at GJBRC - advancing research into neurological diseases.

🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/q6oTq

#BrainHealth #Neuroscience #Pathology #stroke #dementia #Parkinson's #Braintumours #ResearchMatters
Spotlight on Manchester Brain Bank
Celebrating the Science Behind Diagnosis and Discovery National Pathology Week is dedicated to recognising the vital role pathology plays in healthcare and medical research. Pathology underpins diagno...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🧠 Thanks for joining us this #WorldStrokeDay!

From research breakthroughs to patient involvement, and clinical trials, we’ve shared how we’re shaping the future of stroke care.

📖 Read the full roundup here:
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#StrokeResearch #GJBRC #StrokeCare
World Stroke Day: spotlight on research at the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre | Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre
🧠 Every five minutes, someone in the UK suffers a stroke. 🔬 Our researchers are working across discovery science, experimental medicine, and clinical care to change that. 👉 Read on to see how thei...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🪥Can better oral health reduce pneumonia risk after stroke?The CHOSEN trial tested enhanced oral care in stroke patients with dysphagia across 4 NW stroke units.

✅ 91% adherence
✅ Safe & feasible
🧑‍⚕️ Lays groundwork for a full-scale trial

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American Heart Association Journals
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October 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🧠 A new clotbuster drug-caADAMTS13-shows promise for treating platelet-rich brain clots in stroke.

🧪 In mice, it outperformed therapies like rtPA & TNK.

👏 Developed by @manchester.ac.uk researchers & funded by
@thebhf.bsky.social & @uomif.bsky.social

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American Heart Association Journals
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October 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Cognitive problems after stroke are common—but full assessments take too long

🕒 StrokeCog-15: a 15-min test battery validated in 2 stroke cohorts, outperforming longer tools
👏Developed by Stroke IMPaCT researchers and funded by
Fondation Leducq

#WorldStrokeDay

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October 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
PCPIE is central to research at the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre.

💬 Our Stroke Group - made up of stroke survivors & those with lived experience - helps shape studies that matter most.

#WorldStrokeDay
October 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🧠 Every five minutes, someone in the UK suffers a stroke.

🔬 Our researchers are working across discovery science, experimental medicine, and clinical care to change that.

👉 Read on to see how their work is shaping the future of stroke prevention, treatment and recovery.

#WorldStrokeDay
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🎉Dr Yolanda Ohene is a finalist for the EDI Award at the @womeninneurouk.bsky.social Awards 2025! Nominated by her colleagues for her inclusive research culture. Good luck in November🌟

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October 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
🧠 The latest Prevent the Preventable podcast from The Natalie Kate Moss Trust features Olivia Murray from our imaging theme, exploring how AI and imaging are transforming recovery predictions for brain haemorrhage patients.

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What role will AI play in improving treatment for brain haemorrhage patients?
YouTube video by Natalie Kate Moss Trust
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October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🧠New from our brain tumour theme in Neurosurgery.
Insights into surgery after bevacizumab (a tumour-slowing drug) in NF2-related vestibular schwannoma. Study highlights how timing & dosage can help reduce bleeding risks and guide safer treatment planning
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#NeuroOncology #research
October 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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ICYMI: Hear Prof Adrian Parry-Jones (Northern Care Alliance, @fbmh-uom.bsky.social & @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social) talking about important #stroke research, esp #ICH, in GM on Radio Manchester - it starts at 12.31
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October 17, 2025 at 6:31 AM
🧠 Tune in this morning to BBC Radio Manchester to hear Prof Adrian Parry Jones from our #stroke theme talk with Mike Sweeney about our work to improve diagnosis and care.

🔊 Listen live: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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October 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🚨 We're hiring! Join Prof Petra Hamerlik’s Brain Tumour Biology Lab as a Research Assistant - supporting cutting-edge multi-omics work on brain tumours.

#CancerResearch #ManchesterJobs
@uom-dcs.bsky.social

👉https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?isPreview=Yes&jobid=33559&advert=external
Research Assistant in Neurooncology:Paterson Building
The successful applicants will have a qualification at NQF level 6 (such as a bachelor’s degree) in a relevant biological science subject. They should have substantial experience working with live cells and/or assays such as cell viability assay, and experience with mouse modelling.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🎓 Exciting PhD Opportunities in Stroke, Dementia & Brain Health! 🧠

We’re thrilled to announce a wave of new Medical Research Council (MRC) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) - funded PhD studentships at the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre...

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MRC Doctoral Training Partnership | Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre
🎓 Exciting PhD Opportunities in Stroke, Dementia & Brain Health! 🧠    We’re thrilled to announce a wave of new Medical Research Council (MRC) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) - funded PhD studentsh...
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October 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
🎉Good news Friday!🎉

Dr Daniel Lewis has been awarded funding from
Cancer Research Horizons part of @cancerresearchuk.org
to help turn advanced imaging software into a clinical tool for brain tumour care.

Early steps in transforming DCE-MRI analysis for real-world impact 👇
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Translating imaging research into clinical impact
Dr Daniel Lewis (NIHR Clinical Lecturer in the Division of Cancer Sciences at the University of Manchester and part of our brain tumour theme), has been awarded just over £41,500 from Cancer Research ...
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October 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🧠Exciting news! Further funding for pioneering approach to slow or stop Parkinson’s...

Dr Roy Ng, our preclinical dementia lead joins @parkinsons.org.uk funded project with Cellestial Health to explore astrocyte-targeted therapies for Parkinson’s.

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October 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Prof Petra Hamerlik, part of our Brain Tumour theme, is leading research funded by #StandUpToCancer (from @cancerresearchuk.org & @channel4.bsky.social) exploring how tear fluid could offer early warning signs of brain tumours.

A simple eye test could be a game-changer. 🧪

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September 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Join the Dyer Lab (Dr @douglaspdyer.bsky.social) as a Research Associate in Neuro-Immunology & Extracellular Matrix Biology (ImmunoMatrix).

🔬 Focus: chemokines, glycocalyx & inflammatory disease

📍 Cutting-edge biochem, biophysics & in vivo biology

Apply now 👉 shorturl.at/jEQ6G
Research Associate in in Neuro-Immunology and Extraceullar Matrix Biology (ImmunoMatrix):Oxford Road
Our Glyco-Immunology (Dyer) lab has produced published and preliminary data demonstrating that an under-appreciated structure, the glycocalyx, on endothelial- and immune- cells regulates immune cell recruitment by:
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September 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
From a 2015 pilot at Salford Royal Hospital to a nationwide NHS rollout in 2025 - the ABC Bundle led by @adrianpj1 is transforming stroke care, cutting deaths by 30% within a month after brain haemorrhage.

#KnowYourNumbers Week.

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Research into Practice: How the ABC Bundle is Saving Lives | NKMT
The ABC Bundle is transforming stroke care, reducing deaths from brain haemorrhage by 30%... a lifesaving breakthrough led by NKMT and The University of Manchester.
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September 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🧠 High blood pressure doesn’t just affect your heart – it can also drive dementia + stroke.

During #KnowYourNumbers Week, researchers in the Microvascular @ Manchester group are uncovering how. 👇
September 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Today we’re celebrating two Professorial Inaugural Lectures at @manchester.ac.uk

Congratulations to Prof Catherine Lawrence and Prof Matt Hepworth from our stroke and dementia and inflammation themes.

🔗https://shorturl.at/sVZw5/
September 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM