Official Manchester Rare Conditions Centre account.
The MRCC aims to improve the lives of people with rare conditions, across all ages, by providing a platform for the coordination of clinical care. research, education and engagement. Website: mrcc.org.uk
- Another fascinating Genomics and Rare Conditions Seminar, this time from Dr Tom Wright a Clinical Genetics trainee and NIHR Manchester BRC PhD candidate. Dr Wright presented his PhD research on 'Studying rare conditions using UK primary care electronic health records: past, present and future'
- Our exciting 2026 Seminar Series has begun with a presentation from Dr Fred Chen, Director of Research for the Lions Eye Institute (Perth, Australia) discussing ‘The use of pathognomonic imaging signs in gene variant interpretation of IRDs and hereditary optic neuropathies’
- Learning about 'Harnessing stem cell technologies and molecular phenotyping to better understand rare neurodegenerative diseases' This week we were lucky enough to host a double Seminar from Prof. Tristan McKay and Anna Ludlaim
- This week’s seminar was delivered by Oliver Cooper on “How do variants in the same gene cause three distinct conditions?” Oliver is a PhD student in Genomic Medicine at the NIHR Manchester BRC and the University of Manchester.
- Here in Manchester we are proud to be a part of the delivery of The Generation Study, which recently reached its thousandth participant in the region. A major milestone for this landmark national research initiative. research.cmft.nhs.uk/news-events/...
- This week's Genomics Seminar was on 'Neuropathology-driven drug discovery in metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD)' delivered by Dr Daniel Erskine, The Faculty Theme Lead for Mental Health, Dementia and Neurodegeneration at Newcastle University.
- Closing Soon: The NIHR Advertisement for Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF) appointments is live and will close soon on Thursday 30th October 2025. The NIHR ACF is a clinical specialty training post in medicine that incorporates academic training Find out more here www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/2026...
- Are you looking for a PhD and interested in the field of genetics and human diseases? The MRC Doctoral Training Partnership is a highly regarded competitive program at the University of Manchester that offers fully funded PhD studentships in biomedical, clinical, and health services research.
- Thank you to everyone who joined the Seminar from Dr Antony Adamson, Manager of The Genome Editing Unit at The University of Manchester.
- Excellent talk and engaged audience for this week’s Seminar from Prof David Brough of The University of Manchester and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre
- Today we are exhibitors at the Wythenshawe Hospital Annual Members' Meeting. Say hi and visit our stand in Seminar Room 3 on the ground floor of the Education and Research Centre. See you there!
- Fascinating talk this week from Dr Pat McKiernan of Birmingham Children's Hospital on 'Liver transplant for metabolic disease'. Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online.
- Snapshot of today's online Seminar from Dr Susan Walker, Director of Translational Genomics at Genomics England entitled 'Increasing the diagnostic yield of genome sequencing for families with rare disorders through Diagnostic Discovery' which reached an audience across multiple UK hospitals.
- Our MRCC Seminars take place each week on a Tuesday Lunchtime. For detailed information on the upcoming speakers and topics please visit our website: www.mrcc.org.uk/education-tr... We look forward to welcoming you soon!
- This week we welcomed the first speaker our new MRCC Lunchtime Seminar Series Dr Duncan Henderson, Head of Innovation Discovery at The UoM Innovation Factory who delivered an insightful Seminar entitled ‘Talk To The TTO; developing research to the clinic usually needs a commercial push’
- Share Your Story. Advance Research. If you or a family member has experience with a rare condition, your insights can drive vital research and improve care and outcomes for future patients. Join the We R Rare Patient, Family & Carer Steering Group! shorturl.at/z9mV9 #RareConditions #PatientVoice
- Your Journey Matters. Your Voice Can Change Lives If you or a family member has experience with a rare condition your experience can guide research, improve care, and bring hope. Let’s build a better future Join the We R Rare Patient, Family & Carer Steering Group Go to shorturl.at/z9mV9 for info
- Article summarising the the key themes identified at the ELSI Conference which look place earlier this year. Highlighting a range of different priorities and challenges of rare condition clinical trials.
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