World-first NHS test to curb transfusion side-effects for thousands with Inherited Blood Disorders
The NHS is set to introduce a new genetic blood-matching test – developed through a collaboration with partners including the NIHR BioResource - for thousands living with sickle-cell disease or thalassaemia that could reduce some of the side-effects of transfusion treatments.
Study involving BioResource volunteers finds that obesity accelerates loss of COVID-19 vaccination immunity
Following publication of a new study led by scientists at the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh, we asked co-lead of the Cambridge team, Dr James Thaventhiran, about the role of the BioResource and our volunteers in facilitating this study that suggests people with obesity are likely to need more frequent COVID-19 booster doses to maintain immunity.
NIHR BioResource Scientific Conference 2023
This online event is free to attend and open to anyone but aimed primarily at academic, industry and NHS researchers, based in the UK or overseas. Join us on 28th June to hear from existing BioResource research partners on the breadth of exciting research made possible using our infrastructure.
NIHR BioResource and REPROCELL – Establishing a research stem cell bank for inherited genetic disorders
The NIHR BioResource and three of our rare disease volunteers have supported a study that aims to aid in the discovery and development of new drugs and potential treatments for many common and rare diseases.