The University of Manchester are working with the Genomics Education Programme to deliver a Faculty Symposium for the MSc Genomic Medicine on Friday 9th September 2016. The Symposium is designed to develop a community of practice within the Genomics England workforce.
Resources on public involvement in research
The Health Research Authority (HRA) and INVOLVE have published two new resources on public involvement. The first resource provides evidence of how public involvement helps to make research more ethical and produce better outcomes. The second resource considers what aspects of
What is Higher Specialist Scientist Training and why am I doing it?
Lowri Hughes a Life Sciences HSST student recently blogged for NHS employers about HSST. In her post Lowri talks about her experience of the HSST training programme, including some of the challenges involved and why she would recommend the training
International Festival of Public Health 2016
The International Festival of Public Health will be held on 1st July 2016. The Festival, organised by Manchester Urban Collaboration on Health, in association with the Manchester Medical Society Public Health Forum was formerly called the Festival of Public Health
MSc Clinical Science (Genomic Sciences)
Manchester Academy for Healthcare Scientist Education (MAHSE) are pleased to announce that the University of Manchester have successfully been awarded the MSc Clinical Science (Genomic Sciences) programme. The course currently has two pathways, Genomics and Genomic Counselling, and will be
Innovating for Improvement – funding applications open
Applications are now open for The Health Foundation Innovating for Improvement programme. £1.5million is available for up to 20 teams to test and develop innovative ideas to improve health care delivery and/or the way people manage their own health care
Clinical Bioinformatics: Unlocking Genomics in healthcare – free online course
Explore the world of a Clinical Bioinformatician and their important role in a patient’s journey The University of Manchester have partnered with FutureLearn to create a five week, free, online course covering the role of Clinical Bioinformatics and Genomics in
Fellowship opportunity for female healthcare scientists
The Chief Scientific Officer’s WISE Fellowship Programme for NHS England A fellowship programme for women in science, technology and engineering has been set up for female healthcare scientists interested in gaining invaluable leadership experience. Applicants must be a practicing healthcare
Patient and Public Involvement – Scientist Training Programme
In 2014, Health Education England (HEE) commissioned Newcastle University and MAHSE to undertake a project to aid in the implementation of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in the Scientist Training Programme (STP). The project focussed on the provision of PPI
Society of Critical Care Technologists Spring Study Day – 10th May 2016
The Society of Critical Care Technologists (SCCT) are holding their Spring Study Day on Tuesday 10th May 2016. The event will be held at the Central Manchester Foundation Trust main site. SCCT are excited to announce Dr Brendan Cooper (President