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The Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation brings together the considerable immunological expertise across schools and faculties within The University of Manchester.
This blog will update you on key news and events. More information about our research and related activity can be found on our Institute website.
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The vaccination campaign has broken the link between infection and hospitalisation.
Prof Tracy Hussell was interviewed on BBC Radio Manchester[02:15:50], discussing the delay in easing lockdown restrictions. Prof Hussell said a slower easing was good in light of the recent rise in COVID-19 infections, as it would give health officials time to see if...
Why cases of coronavirus were beginning to rise again in the UK after a period of decline.
Prof Tracy Hussell was interviewed on BBC News [approx. 11:05AM], where she explained why cases of coronavirus were beginning to rise again in the UK after a period of decline. She credited the vaccination programme with breaking the link between infection and...
The effects of ‘long COVID’.
New Scientist [p12] cites research by Dr Verena Kaestele and Prof Tracy Hussell, which found that in some COVID-19 patients, 90% of their white blood cells were of a type called neutrophils. It is suggested that the production of immature neutrophils could be a...
Questions about the vaccine rollout and the efficacy of vaccines.
Dr Elizabeth Mann was a guest on BBC Radio Manchester this morning [approx. 10:40], where she answered the public’s questions about the vaccine rollout and the efficacy of vaccines.Outlet: BBC Radio Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000...
Research into our immune system is continually ongoing.
Prof Cruickshank said research into our immune system is continually ongoing, and pessimistic predictions about the effect of lockdown on immunity may not be correct. She adds that the risk of contracting the common cold as we come out of lockdown is small, and the...
The impact of opening up the economy earlier on Covid 19.
Dr John Grainger from the Lydia Becker institute of immunology and inflammation speaks to Matt Fry on LBC about the impact of opening up the economy earlier on Covid 19.Outlet: LBC Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The...
Prof Tracy Hussell explained how a combination of dense populations and large public gatherings have contributed to the rapid spread of COVID-19 in India
Prof Tracy Hussell explained how a combination of dense populations and large public gatherings have contributed to the rapid spread of COVID-19 in India.Outlet: BBC Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The University of...
How vaccines will work against the variant
Prof Tracy Hussell discussed how COVID-19 vaccines will work against the variant of the virus identified in India, and whether the UK will face the same sharp rise in cases. [01:46:00] Outlet: BBC sounds Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306...
Risk of shift workers catching COVID could be minimised by following guideline
Dr Blaikley was interviewed on LBC Radio this morning [approx. 8:17am] - he said the risk of shift workers catching COVID could be minimised by following guidelines, but employers have a duty to provide a safe working environment.]Outlet: LBC Radio Related...
Cover new research from the University, in partnership with the University of Oxford and the University of the West Indies
Cover new research from the University, in partnership with the University of Oxford and the University of the West Indies, which has shown that hospitalised shift workers are more likely to have caught COVID-19.27/04/2021Outlet: Guardian and various other outlets....
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