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Neurosurgeons take on Berlin marathon for Northcare charity
A team of Neurosurgeons at Salford Royal Hospital are taking on the Berlin Marathon to raise funds for the NorthCare Charity, the official charity of Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. Dan Holsgrove, Julian Evans and Jane Halliday are all keen runners, who...
Stroke survivor runs again against all odds
When runner Paul Metham suffered a devastating stroke at just 37, his family were told that he would be lucky to survive - and if he did, he would not remember them, be able to speak or walk again. The dad of two had had a dissection of his carotid artery while out...
Health Inequalities and Stroke Rapid Literature Review
Health inequalities are unfair differences in health between different groups in society. This Stroke Association commissioned literature review led by our Rehabilitation and Living with Disability theme lead Professor Audrey Bowen, looks at health inequalities and stroke as a first step to finding out what research exists on health inequalities across the stroke pathway, and collated these studies.
Mum of two who battled brain tumour hosting charity night
Vicky Lewis' life "changed dramatically" in September 2021 when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour. The 43-year-old was referred to Salford Royal Hospital and the decision was made that surgery was needed. After successful surgery and as she continues her recovery,...
We Should Definitely Have More Dancing
Actor Clara Darcy will share her remarkable story of life, love, dancing and brain surgery on BBC Radio 4 later this month.
Her play ‘We Should Definitely Have More Dancing’ was inspired by her experiences after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at the base of her skull called a chordoma, in July 2019.
Brain Health Day, Saturday 18 March, Manchester Central Library – A showcase of world-leading research into stroke, dementia, brain tumours
Some of Greater Manchester’s world-leading brain scientists will showcase their work in a day of activities and talks at Manchester Central Library on Saturday 18 March.The brain controls everything we do or think but one in six of us will be affected by a...
International Women’s Day 2023
A big thankyou to the wonderful women who work at the Jeff and who contributed to our International Women's day. Thank you for giving us an insight into your research careers. We are proud to be working among such inspiring female leaders and IWD2023 was all about...
Reducing Inflammation In The Brain After Stroke – Professor Stuart Allan
Professor Stuart Allan is at the forefront of stroke recovery research and is leading a team of researchers working on the next generation of clot-busting medication. Find out more in this episode of the Recovery After Stroke podcast.
Pioneering study targets brain tumours with radiotherapy before surgery
The POBIG (Pre-Operative Brian Irradiation in Glioblastoma) study, which is trialling radiotherapy before brain surgery, could potentially be a game-changer for the treatment of the most common type of brain tumour.
Join us for our Brain Health Day event
The Stroke-IMPaCT team are organising an event called Brain Health Day! Researchers who work on the Stroke-IMPaCT Project will be in attendance, as well as other scientists from the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre doing research into other conditions such as Brain Tumours.
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Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre
Clinical Sciences Building
Northern Care Alliance
NHS Foundation Trust
Salford
M6 8FJ
Email: GJBRC@manchester.ac.uk
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