Research across our hospitals
Our dedicated staff support research across a diverse range of clinical areas to deliver improved tests, treatments and devices for patients in Manchester and beyond.
Patients who take part in research help us understand what works, what does not, and how care can be better. Many of our studies become national guidance or new standards of care, and every study begins with people who agree to be part of it.
How to get involved
If you are interested in taking part in research, speak to the clinical team looking after you. They can tell you whether there is a study that may be suitable and explain what taking part would involve.
Latest research news
Instagram star helps pioneering study to reach 5000 babies in Manchester
A ground-breaking research study to help identify and treat rare genetic conditions in newborn babies has recruited its 5000th baby.
Greater Manchester’s research ecosystem celebrates the impact and success of CRDC: GM’s first 18 months
Researchers, patients and Life Sciences industry partners from across the Greater Manchester healthcare ecosystem, and beyond, came together to celebrate the success and impact of the National Institute for Health and Care Research…
Manchester cancer research team awarded prestigious NIHR20 Impact Prize
Researchers based at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and The University of Manchester (UoM), supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC): Manchester, have…
Advancing Research Pharmacy – a blog by Dr Beatriz Duran, Head of Pharmacy Clinical Trials Service
Dr Beatriz Duran, Head of Pharmacy Clinical Trials Service and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), is the first pharmacist in the UK to achi
North West Genomic Hub develops test that can improve cancer treatment for patients with African ancestry
Routine genetic testing used in cancer treatment has been strengthened by including an extra gene variant linked to African ancestry.
Research paper demonstrates significant reduction in late stage lung cancer thanks to community based screening programme
An innovative cancer screening programme in Greater Manchester has led to a significant reduction in cases of late stage lung cancer according to findings published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. The published findings demonstrate…