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Cambridge researchers develop safe, affordable device for prostate cancer diagnosis
A new medical device developed at Addenbrooke’s and supported by the NIHR Cambridge BRC and NIHR Cambridge Clinical Research Facility aims to reduce the risk of infection in prostate patients – and save Read more
High blood pressure is directly linked to severe COVID-19
A new study has shown people with high blood pressure are more likely to be admitted to hospital or die from COVID-19, regardless of other factors such as age, sex, ethnicity or BMI.Read more
World-first trial to transfuse lab-grown red blood cells is underway in Cambridge
Red blood cells that have been grown in a laboratory have now been transfused into another person at the NIHR Cambridge Clinical Research Facility in a world first clinical trial. Read more
Cambridge BRC receives £86.2 million to translate research discoveries into new treatments for patients
The NIHR has awarded £86.2 million to NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre investigators to continue their ground-breaking research, translating new scientific insights into state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments to transform healthcare. Read more
Dementia signs detected as early as nine years ahead of diagnosis
Cambridge scientists have shown that it is possible to spot signs of brain impairment in patients as early as nine years before they receive a diagnosis for one of a number of dementia-related diseases.Read more
Referrals to long COVID clinic fell by 79% following roll-out of the vaccine
Referrals to Cambridge’s long COVID clinic fell dramatically in the period August 2021 to June 2022, which researchers say is likely due to the successful rollout of the vaccine. Read more
Celebrating the role of patients in improving radiotherapy services
A new display in Addenbrooke’s Hospital highlights how patients have helped shape radiotherapy treatment.Read more
Welcome to our new Patient and Public Involvement coordinator
Gail will be helping researchers design PPI plans for their studies and run training sessions. Read more
NIHR statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We at the NIHR offer our sincerest condolences to the royal family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We share in the grief of the whole nation at the death Read more
Large number of stem cell lines carry significant DNA damage, say researchers
Cambridge researchers say detailed genetic characterisation including whole genome sequencing can help ensure safety of cell-based therapies.Read more
Hundreds more to join Covid study to help protect most at risk
Up to 1,700 more patients from across the UK are being asked to join an Addenbrooke’s led drug trial, to help find ways of protecting those with poor immunity from catching Covid.Read more
Research reveals how genetic mutations cause kidney cancer
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have shown that genetic mutations associated with kidney cancer rely on factors that regulate normal kidney cells in order to develop into cancer cells.
The study suggests Read more
Heart surgery delays will cost lives, warns research
Urgent action is needed to clear the backlog of people waiting for treatment for severe aortic stenosis as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.Read more
Cambridge researchers to receive nearly £4m to tackle cancer roadblocks
NIHR Cambridge BRC researchers are among the Cambridge scientists to receive £3,938,500 as part of Cancer Grand Challenges, a major initiative co-founded by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute in the Read more
New genomic testing provides vital diagnosis for severely ill babies
More than a third of severely sick babies referred for rapid whole genome sequencing receive vital genetic diagnosis in latest study. Read more
Celebrating International Clinical Trials Day
Patients, volunteers and research staff share why taking part in research is important and what it means to them.Read more
Cambridge researchers awarded Fellow status
Eight Cambridge researchers are elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.Read more
Cognitive impairment from severe COVID-19 equivalent to 20 years of ageing, research finds
Researchers suggest cognitive impairment as a result of severe COVID-19 is similar to that sustained between 50 and 70 years of age and is the equivalent to losing 10 IQ points.Read more
New cohort created to help further research in Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Cambridge researchers studying Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in children will now have access to a panel of young volunteers with IBD, thanks to a new research cohort from the NIHR BioResource.Read more
Funding boost for ‘sponge on a string’ trial
Millions of pounds in funding has been announced for a trial that could pave the way for a ‘sponge on a string’ test to be established as a routine screening programme to detect Barrett’s oesophagus – a condition that can lead to oesophageal cancer. Read more
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