The NIHR IMID (Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases) BioResource has been established in collaboration with the NIHR BioResource to help and support research.

Joined August 2019
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IMID BioResource has now welcomed 100 new Black participants as part of our aim to improve health outcomes for Black people with IMID conditions. Thank you to everyone taking part and the recruiting hospitals! @NIHRBioResource @ManchesterBRC @LG_NHS @cahn_uk
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@IMIDBioResouce is focusing on recruiting Black patients, who under-represented in research. This can lead to better and more targeted treatments in diseases which disproportionately affect Black people. Thank you to the NHS sites which are helping to build this resource! 1/
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We have recruited over 50 Black patients since starting our new recruitment for this cohort, great to see enthusiasm for this important area of research @ManchesterBRC @NIHRBioResource #BlackHistoryMonth @cahn_uk
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IMID BioResource retweeted
Manchester, get ready to celebrate health, culture & community! Join CAHN × @MANSAG_uk on 15 Nov for the Manchester Health Festival 2025 15 Nov | 11AM–4PM | events@cahn.org.uk Free checks ✅ Inspiring talks ✅ Networking ✅ Live music ✅ Healthcare Career stalls ✅ Mark your calendars!
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First IMID BioResource participant recruited from rheumatology @Kellgrencentre since reopening to recruitment! Well done! 👏👏👏 @ManchesterBRC @NIHRBioResource
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Delighted to announce IMID has recruited its first participant at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust since sites have reopened for recruitment! 🥳📝🧬 Huge congratulations to @LG_NHS on this achievement! 🎉 @NIHRBioResource @ManchesterCRF @LeedsBRC @NIHRNewcBRC
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Psoriasis is more than skin deep- it's a chronic condition impacting physical and mental well-being. At IMID BioResource, Research is our pathway to better understanding and treatments of immune-mediated diseases like psoriasis 🔬🧬#Worldpsoriasisday #PsoriasisAwarenessWeek #NIHR
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“It is important to have a diverse set of research participants to meet the needs of the whole population.” - Chioma Nzekwe, Renal Research Nurse. Help improve patient outcomes by joining #DCYPHR. Learn more: bioresource.nihr.ac.uk/d-cyp… @LeedsBRC #HealthResearch
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We were pleased to participate in VOCAL’s "Partnering with Communities in Research" event yesterday. The discussions highlighted the vital role of Patient and Public Involvement (PPIE) in Research. Lots to learn from @cahn_uk @ManchesterBRC @NIHRBioResource @letsgetvocal
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IMID BioResource retweeted
We're pleased to announce the launch of the Improving Black Health Outcomes @IBHOstudy BioResource🎉 Jointly led by @KingsCollegeLon @GenomicsEngland, IBHO is dedicated to studying health conditions in people from Black communities in the UK💪 Find out➡️bit.ly/ibholaunch

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Barnsley R&D has recruited over 100 participants for the @IMIDBioResource study, well done team! 🤩 #MotivationMonday #ProudToDiscover @BarnsleyRD
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Come and see our IMID BioResource stand at the Greater Manchester Inflammation Research Showcase! #GMInflamShowcase @NIHRCRN_gman @FBMH_UoM @ManchesterBRC @ManchesterCRF @NIHRBioResource
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Congratulations to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (@LeedsHospitals) for recruiting their 1,500th IMID BioResource participant! @FBMH_UoM @ManchesterCRF @LeedsBRC @NIHRNewcBRC @NIHRBioResource
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The IMID BioResource has now recruited over 18,000 participants!🥳A big thanks to all of our NHS sites, colleagues and especially our IMID participants. @FBMH_UoM @ManchesterCRF @LeedsBRC @NIHRNewcBRC @NIHRBioResource
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On 17 September, @ManchesterBRC and @NIHRCRN_gman host the Greater Manchester (GM) Inflammation Research Showcase. The event focus will be Musculoskeletal Disorders and Dermatology and includes speakers from NIHR Manchester CRF. More info and sign up 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/greater-m…
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🎉 Another great news! The IMID BioResource has reached 17,000 recruits! 🌟 As always, huge thanks to our NHS sites, colleagues, and IMID participants. We couldn't have done it without any of you! 🙌 @FBMH_UoM @ManchesterCRF @LeedsBRC @NIHRNewcBRC @NIHRBioResource
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Delighted to announce that the IMID BioResource has now recruited over 16,000 participants!🥳 Huge thanks to each and every one of our NHS sites, colleagues, and especially our IMID participants for this milestone. @FBMH_UoM @ManchesterCRF @LeedsBRC @NIHRNewcBRC @NIHRBioResource
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This #DNADay be a hero and unleash the power of your DNA to help pioneer new treatments for millions of children and the adults they will become🧬🔬 Help change the world, please re-share. Join today: bioresource.nihr.ac.uk/dcyph… #DCYPHR #NHS #NIHR @NIHRBioResource @dcyphrhealth
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We're pleased to announce that the IMID BioResource has now recruited over 15,000 participants! As ever, thanks to all of our NHS sites, colleagues and of course our IMID participants. @FBMH_UoM @ManchesterCRF @LeedsBRC @NIHRNewcBRC @NIHRBioResource
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Another milestone reached - the IMID BioResource has now recruited over 14,000 participants! As ever, thanks to all of our NHS sites, colleagues and of course our IMID participants. @FBMH_UoM @ManchesterCRF @LeedsBRC @NIHRNewcBRC @NIHRBioResource
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