World’s First Rapid Genetic Test to Safeguard Newborns from Deafness Caused by Antibiotics
A team of Manchester researchers have developed the world’s first rapid bedside genetic test to prevent permanent deafness in babies upon administration of an emergency antibiotic.Gentamicin is administered to approximately 100,000 babies every year in neonatal units...
The Harsh Reality of Healthcare in Prisons
Over 10 million people are held in prisons worldwide. Prisoners have significant health needs, often including high levels of long-term physical and mental illness, blood-borne virus infections and substance misuse. Older people, often with more complex health needs,...
PPIE Celebration Event 2024: Back to the Future
The Faculty welcomed staff, students and public contributors to celebrate the amazing Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) taking place at this year’s celebration event. Hosted by Co-Chairs of the Faculty’s PPIE Forum, Professor Stephanie Snow,...
Professor Stephanie Snow, Academic Lead for Community Engagement and Involvement, Discusses the Past, Present and Future of PPIE
Blog written by Georgia Taylor MSc Science Communication student.In this blog, we interview Professor Stephanie Snow, Academic Lead for Community Engagement and Involvement, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. Could you tell us about your experience of being...
PPIE Celebration Event 2024: Theme and Guest Speakers
On Thursday 11th July, the Faculty is hosting its annual Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Celebration Event. For this event we have a great line up of speakers – keep reading to find out more. Theme: Back to the future: Reflecting on our past,...
Moira Lyons, Public Contributor at the University, Discusses the Past, Present and Future of PPIE
Blog written by Georgia Taylor MSc Science Communication student. In this blog we interviewed Moira Lyons, public contributor at the University about her experience of being involved and engaged within the Faculty. Tell me about your current PPIE (Patient and Public...
“All the good practice we do now precedes the policy in the future” – Martin Farley at FBMH’s Environmental Sustainability Showcase 2024
The Faculty recently held its second Environmental Sustainability (ES) showcase, following on from the success of last year’s event. The annual showcase brought together over 60 staff and students from across the University to highlight the Faculty’s progress in...
Meet the team behind the Michael Smith Quad
Nestled within the heart of the Michael Smith Building, a cutting-edge centre for innovation and pioneering research, the Quad Garden is a perfect example of how nature and urban life coexist on our vibrant campus. Originally an unkempt and mundane outdoor space,...
The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute is leading the chill up way…
Blog by Stuart Pepper and Maggy FostierIn the lab, the top two energy consumers are fume cupboards and ultra-low temperature freezers (ULTs). Based on a typical 4 bedroom house consuming 11.2 kWh/day in the UK, on average, fume cupboards use the equivalent of 2.5...
Progress with the Environmental Sustainability agenda in FBMH: June 2024 update
Blog by Dr Maggy Fostier, FBMH Associate Dean for Environmental Sustainability.Welcome to the 4th edition of the FBMH Environmental Sustainability (ES) Good Newsletter. Palpable progress has been made in the recent months at the University level and within the...