A new immunotherapy drug has demonstrated early promise in a recent prostate cancer clinical trial. The drug, called VIR-5500, is a “masked T-cell engager”. This type of immunotherapy ignites our own immune arsenal to fight cancer.In the trial, which is still in...
Following the recent meningitis B outbreak in Kent, Professor Jeremy Derrick, an expert in molecular microbiology affiliated with the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, spoke with the Manchester Evening News to explain why this pathogen remains...
Stroke is a potentially fatal neurological event that is increasingly prevalent across the globe. While rapid clinical interventions are urgently needed to reduce acute mortality, stroke survivors also suffer from a wide range of secondary and long-lasting health...
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the connection between nerves and muscles. This attack causes muscle weakness that can affect vision, movement, speech, swallowing, and breathing. While many patients respond to...
A new University of Manchester and Edinburgh study published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity has found that people who have had a stroke have fewer of a specific type of immune cell called B cells, which normally produce antibodies to fight off infections....
A 2025 Nature Award for Mentoring in Science has been awarded to Professor Tracy Hussell for lifetime achievement. The awards recognise individuals who provide exceptional guidance and support to emerging scientists, foster a culture of collaboration and excellence,...
On Saturday 1 November, the Lydia Becker Institute took part in the Community Health Fair at Castlemere Community Centre in Rochdale. The event was co-produced by Dr Madhvi Menon and Dr Sean Knight from the Becker, Mohammed Tariq from the Northern Care Alliance NHS...
Radiotherapy (RT) is a vital treatment for many abdominal and pelvic cancers, but it can unintentionally harm healthy tissue — especially the intestines — leading to serious side effects that currently have limited treatment options. Although the immune system is...
University of Manchester biologists have for the first time started to unpick the long-term biological changes associated with serious viral lung infections, such as flu and long-covid, in a study of mice. Previously, little was known about the drivers of...
Congratulations to our Eco-immunology Deputy Branch Lead Professor Sheena Cruickshank and our collaborators at Ardwick Climate Action on winning the award for 'Best health creation approach to seeking and using community insight' at the 2025 Excellence in Health...
