Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre

Translating neurological research into patient benefit.

Combining discovery science and experimental medicine

We want to discover and develop new treatments and implement optimal care pathways that provide better outcomes and transform the lives of patients living with neurological diseases.

We do this through a multidisciplinary approach, involving all healthcare professionals across the translational pathway to ensure all aspects of healthcare benefit are considered within our research agenda.

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Working together

The Centre is a partnership between the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust), The University of Manchester and other NHS Trusts across Greater Manchester.

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News highlights

Scientists uncover ‘window of opportunity’ after brain tumour surgery

The discovery could pave the way for more effective treatments for glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer in adults, by delivering chemotherapy directly to the area where the tumour is most likely to return.

Northern Care Alliance to lead £3.4m study testing whether early treatment can save patients’ hearing

STEREO-VS will test whether radiosurgery given at diagnosis can prevent hearing loss caused by vestibular schwannoma, a non-cancerous but disabling brain tumour.

Researchers awarded £600,000 to develop an AI tool for faster multiple sclerosis diagnosis and monitoring (AIMS-NHS)

The project aims to address growing pressures on NHS radiology services by automating the analysis of MRI scans, enabling faster and more consistent assessment of disease activity.

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