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Manchester alumnus returns to build clinical partnerships for pioneering neurotechnology
When Daniel Ko arrived at The University of Manchester as an undergraduate neuroscience student in 2004, he could not have known that his degree would take him around the world and eventually bring him back to Manchester with an innovative neurotechnology company and...
Funding awarded to kick-start collaborative rare conditions research
The Manchester Rare Conditions Centre which aims to improve the lives of people living with rare conditions and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre recently held a joint workshop to facilitate closer collaboration between our research communities. Following...
New centre of excellence for Parkinson’s research
NCA is to be part of a new NIHR Translational Research Collaboration (TRC) in Parkinson’s disease (PD), bringing together national expertise and infrastructure.
GJBRC annual report for 2025/2026 now available
We are delighted to share our annual report for 2025/26. The report highlights our progress over the past year, including key research achievements, strategic developments, and ongoing collaborations across our clinical and academic community. Download the report 2026...
Assessing changes in an inflammation signal in vestibular schwannoma
Researchers from our brain tumour theme are set to begin a new MRC-funded study into inflammation that drives tumour growth in vestibular schwannoma…
Study shows safety of world’s first human graphene-based brain computer interface operation
Eight patients have been treated at Northern Care Alliance in the world’s first-in-human study of graphene-brain interfaces to map and monitor brain activity and so improve precision during brain tumour surgery.
Clot buster may stop promising stroke medicine from working properly
A clotbusting drug commonly used to treat ischemic stroke interacts negatively with a promising anti-inflammatory treatment (anakinra), underscoring the need…
Oral healthcare for dysphagic stroke patients: time for a definitive randomised trial
On World Oral Health Day this year, we consider the neglected and under-researched area of oral healthcare (OHC) in people suffering a stroke.
National chordoma and chondrosarcoma skull base MDT is accepting referrals
The North West Neurosurgery Network, hosted by Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, has launched its national multidisciplinary team meeting…
Study brings new hope for brain tumour diagnosis
New research indicates a simple blood test could detect the deadliest form of brain tumour. Researchers have developed an experimental…
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