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Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation

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Publication Roundup: February 2026

by mdehxaba | Mar 5, 2026 | Publications

Below is a list of the peer-reviewed papers and scholarly contributions published by Lydia Becker Institute-affiliated researchers during February 2026.Immunobiology of the serous cavities Parkinson JE, Allen JE, Jackson-Jones LH. Sci Immunol, February 2026 PMID:...

Stroke’s Reach Beyond the Brain: New Study Reveals Impact on the Gut Immune System and Microbiome

by mdehxaba | Feb 25, 2026 | News, Publications

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...

Research identifies a distinct immune signature in treatment-resistant Myasthenia Gravis

by mdehxaba | Feb 12, 2026 | News

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...

Publication Roundup: January 2026

by mdehxaba | Feb 3, 2026 | Publications

Below is a list of the peer-reviewed papers and scholarly contributions published by Lydia Becker Institute-affiliated researchers over the last month. Comparative Effectiveness of Abatacept Versus Adalimumab in Shared Epitope Positive and Negative Patients With...

Stroke and “fight-or-flight” response weakens the immune system

by mdehxaba | Jan 22, 2026 | News

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....

CIM Connect Unites Manchester Researchers Across Cancer, Immunology and Cell–Matrix Science

by mdehxaba | Dec 12, 2025 | Uncategorised

On Monday 8 December, the Cancer, Immunology, Matrix (CIM) Connect event brought researchers and clinicians from across Manchester together for an evening of rapid-fire talks, shared insights, and lively discussion focused on tumour–microenvironment...

Professor Tracy Hussell Receives Nature Lifetime Achievement Award for Mentoring in Science

by mdehxaba | Dec 10, 2025 | News

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,...

Building Trust in Health Research at the Castlemere Community Health Fair

by mdehxaba | Dec 1, 2025 | News

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...

Key Immune Cells Found to Protect the Gut During Radiotherapy

by mdehxaba | Nov 26, 2025 | News

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...

Study unravels puzzle of how viruses can cause long-term lung damage

by mdehxaba | Nov 26, 2025 | News

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...

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