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The GMRA was launched on October 4th 2005 at Central Manchester and Manchester Children’s NHS Trust, by Professor Sally Davies, NHS Director of R&D.
NHS Trust and University partners formed the Greater Manchester Research Alliance (GMRA) in response to a desire across the city, for a co-ordinated and synergistic pan-Manchester research strategy with major benefits for researchers and patients. Other partners include, Manchester City and Industry. The Alliance operates to provide and develop high quality research through its programmes. It encourages lighter bureaucracy, the development of its members and a mutually productive interface with industry. The GMRA is directed by a Board chaired by Dr Mike Burrows (CEO, Salford PCT).