From breath tests for cancer to finding the root of childhood kidney cancer, what are the research stories that NIHR BRC: Cambridge supported or funded which hit the news over 2019? Click on the picture below to bring up our highlights, then select a picture to find out more about each news story.
We’ve picked a story for every month of 2019 – but we’ve also funded and supported much more. Go to our theme or publications pages to find out more.
The NIHR BRC: Cambridge is part of the NIHR and hosted by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with the University of Cambridge. We are at the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Europe’s largest health research area.
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge
Box 277
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Tel: 01223 348490
📣 Funding opportunity: research to transform health, care and wellbeing for children and young people.
Applications are now open for PGfAR – October 2026, in partnership with @RCPCHtweets.
We’re looking for programmes that build sustainable research partnerships and bring
Early career health and care researchers can apply for funding to host and mentor students from underrepresented professions to consider a career in research.
It's an opportunity to develop a competitive funding application and experience supervising junior members of staff.
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What an amazing summer! ☀️ From county shows to festivals, our PPI team have been out and about across the region meeting members of the public to talk about health #research. Take a look at some of the places we’ve visited. @NIHRresearch #PPI
Take a look at our latest #ResearchFunding opportunities 👇
More funding and development opportunities can be found at: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding-opportunities
Applications closing soon⏰
Our Senior Investigator scheme will be closing on 14th September.
NIHR Senior Investigators help shape the direction of health and care research in the UK. They;
➡️ mentor early-career researchers
➡️ influence national research strategy and funding
Think Research! Rare Diseases Patient Day – cancelled
