Dr Yolanda Ohene, has been selected as a finalist for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award at this year’s Women in Neuroscience UK Awards taking place next month.
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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 Horizons
Further funding for pioneering approach to slow or stop Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s UK has awarded £55,000 to Cellestial Health for an industrial-academic collaboration with The University of Manchester.
Could a simple eye test revolutionise brain tumour diagnosis?
Professor Petra Hamerlik is leading pioneering research funded by Stand Up To Cancer – a joint fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and Channel 4 exploring whether tear fluid could help detect brain tumours earlier – a breakthrough that could transform diagnosis and save lives.
Congratulations to our newly appointed Professors
We are delighted to mark the inaugural lectures of Professor Catherine Lawrence and Professor Matt Hepworth at the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, celebrating their appointments and contributions to neuroscience and immunology.
Know Your Numbers – helping prevent haemorrhagic stroke with The Natalie Kate Moss Trust
Know Your Numbers! Week is the UK’s biggest blood pressure awareness campaign, helping to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and brain haemorrhages through simple blood pressure checks. High blood pressure is a leading cause of brain haemorrhage, yet half of those affected remain undiagnosed. In partnership with The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, we are committed to changing these statistics. Our collaboration has seen more focus placed on this area of research, increased numbers of researchers, and a centre of excellence for brain research.
The Brain Fix – Episode 4 – Who was Geoffrey Jefferson?
In this podcast episode, Professors David Brough and Omar Pathmanaban discuss the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, also known as The Jeff.
From PhD to Postdoc: building a research career in stroke modelling and patient impact
PhD student Zewen Lu, part of our stroke theme, has received six months funding from the NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund. These awards provide targeted support to help researchers develop proposals for future NIHR funding. The award will support Zewen’s transition...
PhD to Postdoc: top tips on applying for funding
PhD student, Zewen Lu, part of our stroke theme, has received six months funding from the NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund. These awards provide targeted support to help researchers develop proposals for future NIHR funding. The award will support Zewen’s transition from PhD student to independent postdoctoral researcher. Read Zewen’s blog on his journey from PhD to Postdoc and top tips on applying for funding.
New funding for NF2 research
Colleagues working across our brain tumour and inflammation themes have been award £700,000 from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and The Medical Research Council for their project on Understanding CD8+ T cell responses in NF2-Schwannomatosis-related vestibular schwannoma tumours.
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