About us
With an impressive track record of turning scientific breakthroughs into clinical practice, in April 2008 Manchester was appointed one of the nation’s 12 flagship Biomedical Research Centres.
Set up by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Biomedical Research Centres drive innovation and speed up the translation of biomedical research into NHS practice.
Bringing together the combined forces of The University of Manchester and Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to move research ideas efficiently from the laboratory, through clinical trials and into the Trust’s five hospitals. We work to bring benefit locally to our patients, nationally to the wider NHS and internationally to a global audience.
In recent years scientists have learned a great deal about how our genes influence health. We are uniquely designated as a specialist centre of excellence in genetics and developmental medicine, an area which has the potential to transform healthcare by improving diagnosis, predicting response to treatment and developing new technologies.
Genetics and developmental medicine is relevant across the whole spectrum of healthcare, and our notable successes have been focussed on:
- Women’s and child health
- Diabetes and endocrinology
- Inflammatory and musculoskeletal medicine
With more than £20 million awarded by the NIHR and the Northwest Regional Development Agency, we are beginning to transform the healthcare landscape by investing in research projects, expertise and infrastructure to create direct links between the laboratory and the patient. We will continue to enhance first-class facilities, work closely with industry partners and make the latest technologies available to scientists and doctors.
“We want scientific breakthroughs made in Manchester to be quickly put into clinical practice so that we can help improve healthcare for people all over the world."
Professor Graeme Black, Biomedical Research Centre Director
