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November events for your diary: save the dates!
Want to find out more on how research improves patients’ outcomes? Or on the problems of the health and social care workforce from different research perspectives?
Two events taking place in November may Read more
Risks from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates
Cambridge researchers have shown that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smokers – more than double the previous estimate.
The study analysed data Read more
Professor Charlotte Coles receives top honour from Royal College of Radiologists
Congratulations to NIHR Cambridge BRC cancer researcher Professor Charlotte Coles, CRUK RadNet Cambridge lead, on being awarded the Gold Medal by the Royal College of Radiologists.
The Gold Medal is the highest honour Read more
BRC-supported invention to be showcased at major industry fair
A digital health invention supported by NIHR Cambridge BRC is to be showcased at a major industry fair in London.
BloodCounts!, developed by NHS Blood and Transplant’s Dr Nicholas Gleadall and Dr Michael Read more
Prestigious laureate award for Theme Lead Prof Farooqi
Our Nutrition, Obesity, Metabolism and Endocrinology Theme Lead Professor Sadaf Farooqi has been given the prestigious 2024 Outstanding Clinical Investigator award from the Endocrine Society.
The award honours an internationally recognized clinical investigator Read more
Largest genetic study of brain structure identifies how the brain is organised
The largest ever study of the genetics of the brain – encompassing some 36,000 brain scans – has identified more than 4,000 genetic variants linked to brain structure. The results of the NIHR Read more
Brain’s ‘appetite control centre’ different in people who are overweight or living with obesity
Cambridge scientists, in research supported by the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre, have shown that the hypothalamus, a key region of the brain involved in controlling appetite is different in the brains of Read more
Leading professor of paediatric medicine from Canada to visit as part of our Distinguished Lecturer programme
The NIHR Cambridge BRC is delighted to announce that Professor Catherine Birken, Professor of Paediatric Medicine at the University of Toronto, will visit as part of our Distinguished Lecturer Programme this Thursday 21 Read more
Cambridge research wins two NIHR regional awards
A research team and senior clinical trial coordinator swooped top awards at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Eastern celebration awards in July.
The Rheumatology Research Unit at Cambridge University Read more
NIHR employees invited to create LGBTQ+ staff network
As part of Pride Month at NIHR, plans have been announced by the NIHR Research Inclusion team to create an NIHR LGBTQ+ Staff Network that will also be open to all NIHR Infrastructure Read more
Researchers awarded prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowships
Four NIHR Cambridge BRC researchers have been elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship.
Theme Leads Professors James Rowe and Serena Nik-Zainal, together with researchers Professors Charlotte Coles and Emanuele Di Angelantonio, Read more
Obesity accelerates loss of COVID-19 vaccination immunity, study finds
A new study has found the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccination declines more rapidly in people with severe obesity than in those with normal weight. It suggests that people with obesity are likely to need more frequent booster doses to maintain their immunity.Read more
New study recommends replacing skull section after brain bleed treatment
A new trial has found – where possible – surgeons should replace the removed section of the skull following surgery to treat a form of brain bleed. Researchers say the approach will save patients undergoing skull reconstruction further down the line.Read more
Volunteers needed for new needle-free coronavirus vaccine at CRF
Recruitment is underway in Cambridge for volunteers to take part in clinical trials of a revolutionary new needle-free vaccine to protect against COVID-19.Read more
Cambridge researcher wins prestigious award for rare eye disease gene replacement therapy research
Neuroscience researcher Professor Patrick Yu-Wai-Man has won the 2023 Ludwig von Sallmann Clinician-Scientist Award from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Foundation.
The award was given in recognition of Prof Read more
Cambridge researchers honoured at Microbiology Society Annual Awards
Congratulations to Professors Sharon Peacock and Ravindra Gupta who received top awards at the Microbiology Society Annual Awards.
The Microbiology Society awards recognise excellence and are made to those making significant contributions in Read more
Underactive immune response may explain obesity link to COVID-19 severity
Individuals who are obese may be more susceptible to severe COVID-19 because of a poorer inflammatory immune response.Read more
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023
Today marks International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on the 8th March it focuses on highlighting women, calling for equal opportunities and removing discrimination. Read more
Three more great events at this year’s Cambridge Festival – and they’re all from BRC researchers
We’ve already publicised our webinar and family event taking place as part of this year’s Cambridge Festival – now we want to let you know about three more events taking place during the Read more
Cambridge Festival 2023
Can health data really save lives? Join us for this free online talk at the Cambridge Festival in March.Read more
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