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A year in highlights

As 2018 draws to a close, we reflect on the busy year our researchers have had.
We have looked back and picked some of our important research stories from the year.
Click on the picture below to take you to some of our featured highlights .

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cambridgebrc NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc ·
21 Mar

Come and see us! We are at @CAST_Education (CAST) from 11am - 4pm for the @Cambridge_Fest Hands On Science Day!
👉 Learn more about research by taking part in our activities!
👉 full programme here: http://www.festival.cam.ac.uk
@NIHRresearch @CUH_NHS

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ims_mrl Inst Metabolic Science-Metabolic Research Labs @ims_mrl ·
19 Mar

Many congratulations Sadaf from your colleagues at @IMS_MRL, @Cambridge_Uni, @CUH_NHS, @CambridgeBRC. Very well deserved
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https://www.mrl.ims.cam.ac.uk/news/obesity-prize-excellence-awarded-professor-sadaf-farooqi-distinguished-and-innovative-work

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cambridgebrc NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc ·
18 Mar

The @Cambridge_Fest has begun! We’ll be at CAST, Robinson Way on 21 March with our #research puzzle & prizes for all those who complete the quest! We’ll also have information on our volunteering opportunities to help shape research at @CUH_NHS. See you there, doors open at 11am.

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medcambridge Medicine at Cambridge @medcambridge ·
11 Mar

We're #hiring!

Research Assistant (Fixed Term) x2 working with the @CambridgeBRC Cell Phenotyping Hub to advance clinical translational projects:

🔬 https://buff.ly/gBGP1hM (closing 24 March 2026)
🔬 https://buff.ly/0KZo87b (closing 29 March 2026)

@Cambridge_Uni @CamBioCampus

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cambridgebrc NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc ·
8 Mar

Today is International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is ‘Give to Gain’. Read some of our spotlights from the amazing women working in #health #research https://bit.ly/4spTeEn

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026

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