About Us
The MRCC is a virtual centre based at the Manchester University Foundation NHS Trust with partners across the region, the country and the globe. The MRCC is a platform that aims to improve the lives of people with Rare Conditions of all ages.
Meet the team
What We Do
Clinical & Diagnostics
Manchester is a world-leading centre for several clinical services that are making a real difference to individuals and families with Rare Conditions.
Research & Innovation
Manchester is a hub of internationally-leading research that is transforming the lives of patients with Rare Conditions.
Education & Training
We are developing the next generation of leaders in the field or Rare Conditions and advocating for people with Rare Conditions.
Engagement & Advocacy
Giving patients a voice to share their experiences of living with rare diseases, influencing policy and change to healthcare services.
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Find out moreEvents
Event Date: Tuesday 3rd Feb 2026
Dr Joan Chang – Collagen-I in rare diseases – new dynamical insights
Event Date: Tuesday 10th Feb 2026
Dr Richard Collins – What can high resolution CryoEM do and what can it do for you?
Event Date: Tuesday 17th Feb 2026
Dr Juan Quintana – Using pre-clinical models to understand the role of adaptive immune cells in brain development and resilience
Event Date: Tuesday 24th Feb 2026
Dr Kamal Masarweh (Information and Data Manager Manchester Rare Conditions Centre)
Event Date: Tuesday 10th Mar 2026