Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust consultant orthoptist Dr Claire Howard and Dr Lauren Hepworth have authored a new British and Irish Orthoptic Society guideline on advising drivers and reporting concerns to the DVLA/DVA.
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NIHR award to support research in dementia imaging
MRI radiographer Alex Tam has been awarded an NIHR Pre-application Support Fund, recognising his potential as a future clinical academic…
Reflections on a first year in NF2 research
PhD student Reygn Done reflects on his first year in NF2 research…
New tool helps predict which brain tumours will require treatment
A new study has shown that a clinical tool can accurately predict whether the most common type of brain tumour will grow or cause symptoms, helping doctors and patients make better-informed decisions about care.
A warm welcome to our new PhD students
A new academic year brings fresh energy to the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre and we thought we would introduce some of our newest postgraduate researchers joining us across our research themes.
Dr Yolanda Ohene Named Finalist for EDI Award at the 2025 WiNUK Awards
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.
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.
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