Before the body-snatchers; the early anatomists and Manchester’s ‘mad’ scientists
Manchester University has a much celebrated and prestigious reputation in scientific scholarship. Our current superstars are the likes of BrianContinue Reading
Tag: History of medicine
A Miscellany
It can be frustrating to find something described as miscellaneous but sometimes that is just what it is. I’d like toContinue Reading
A Visit from the Doctors
Earlier this week a group of fourth-year medical students from the University of Manchester interrupted their busy schedules working onContinue Reading
“In case of hysterical suffocation, take dried otters’ kidneys…”
Last Thursday the John Rylands Library hosted a dinner on behalf of Cancer Research UK and the new Manchester Cancer Research CentreContinue Reading