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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…
Healthcare science week
Healthcare science staff support vital research behind the scenes. Meet Amanjot Kaur, Natalia Wierzbowska and Katie Hood, working across neurology and oncology to improve patient care through research.
International Women’s Day 2026
On this International Women’s Day 2026, we’re taking a moment to look beyond our fantastic researchers, highlighting instead the focus of their research and how it impacts women’s health.
Climbing Snowdon for brain tumour research
On 26 May, Kandeel Batool, an Oncology Research Nurse at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, will be climbing Mount Snowdon to raise funds for brain tumour research.
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