COVID-19 research rapid response group

The University of Manchester has established a COVID-19 research rapid response group to work with partners on the coronavirus crisis.

Through the group, scientists in our  are working with NHS colleagues from Trust and the , supported by , and utilising our experimental and translational research expertise through the NHIR Manchester  and .

This brings together the research and innovation strengths of our partnerships in an unprecedented way to focus on this public health crisis. Our aims are to minimise lives lost nationally and globally, and reduce the impact of the pandemic on Greater Manchester’s health and social care system and the wider community.

The group’s work is focusing on a number of key priorities:

Read a press release about the group's work.