Newcastle’s BRC is the only one of the 20 BRCs across England that is dedicated to the study of ageing and multiple long-term conditions (MLTC).
Our experimental medicine and translational research turns innovative ideas and discoveries into practical benefits for patients, as well as contributing to the local and national economy.
Our work on diagnosis, treatment and prevention puts us at the forefront of the translational medicine revolution, leading to major advances in patient healthcare, regionally, nationally and globally.
That’s four consecutive funding awards from the NIHR and nearly 20 years of experience in world-leading translational research here in the North East of England.
Newcastle University’s world-leading researchers are working with partners locally, nationally and around the globe to tackle these issues head on and make a difference.
Newcastle University has a long history of excellence in ageing research with a well-established critical mass of academics, clinicians and researchers working on all aspects of ageing; from medical, biological and cellular, to psychosocial, economic and environmental.
The Harveian Oration is a prestigious yearly lecture followed by a dinner and one of the oldest traditions of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). Established in 1656 by William Harvey, who discovered the principle of the circulation of the blood through the body, the tradition continues each year with a leading doctor or scientist invited to speak on issues relating to their field of work.
NIHR Newcastle BRC Director and Ageing, Sarcopenia and Multimorbidity Theme co-lead Professor Avan Aihie Sayer give the 2024 Harveian Oration on ‘From bench to bedside and beyond: new horizons for translational ageing research', giving a comprehensive overview of research in ageing.
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The term multiple long-term conditions, also known as multimorbidity broadly refers to the existence of two or more medical conditions in a single individual and can include both physical and mental health.
For many regions of the world there is evidence that a substantial, and likely growing, proportion of the adult population is affected by more than one chronic condition, at least in part, because of population ageing.
At the NIHR Newcastle BRC, our research across ageing and multiple long-term conditions examines the basic biology of ageing, helping us to learn more about the underlying causes of multiple conditions. This knowledge can help us to develop potential interventions.
By understanding which interventions are effective in reducing the number and impact of chronic conditions we face as we age, we aim to find better ways to treat multiple conditions, including using fewer treatments to reduce side effects and treatment burden, whilst helping improve overall health and well-being.