We address clinically important questions by seeking evidence-based answers and leading the change in research methodology and clinical practice.
With public and patient involvement at the heart of our work, our interdisciplinary team of researchers and professionals aims to understand and improve the lives of people living with musculoskeletal conditions.
Our research tackles questions from two clinical areas by applying leading practices from three cross-cutting methodological themes:
Clinical research areas
We aim to understand disease progression and prognosis for people living with musculoskeletal disease.
We aim to improve the understanding of the effectiveness and safety of medication used in the treatment of musculoskeletal disease.
Methodological research themes
Our research brings existing and innovative digital health data from multiple sources.
We aim to improve analysis by developing novel methods using machine learning and text-mining.
We aim to make an impact by putting our research finings into policy and clinical practice.
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Get involved
We position patients, carers and the public at the very heart of everything we do.
By working together, we can make our research better and improve the life of people with musculoskeletal conditions.
Your input is crucial in shaping our research. You can:
- help us shape our research with your unique insights;
- take part in our studies as a participant;
- ensure the patient voice is heard.
Study and professional development
We offer an outstanding research environment for PhD students, ensuring that our early career researchers acquire the skills they need to become successful epidemiologists.
At the Centre, researchers can continue to develop their skills and stay up to date with epidemiologic trends through seminars and courses.
About us
People
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Funders and partners
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Our history
Learn more about the Centre's history, built on a legacy of more than 60 years of epidemiological research.
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Contact us
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Email: cfe@manchester.ac.uk
Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis
Second floor, Stopford Building
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PT
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