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Cambridge University @cambridge_uni ·

4 Feb

Cambridge is #ChangingTheStoryOfCancer.

Early diagnosis, prevention and research can improve outcomes and lead to kinder, more effective treatments.

With @CambCancer - and with your generosity - we can transform how cancer is understood and treated for generations to come.

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National Institute for Health and Care Research @nihrresearch ·

3 Feb

Are you considering a future in social care research?

Join us for a webinar to hear about the range of research roles and entry points available to those new to the field, and find out how we can support you to develop your skills.

Register now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H7lgmNRoR3Wgz8_TOoHZWg?_gl=11mowcto_gcl_auNzg1OTEwMTEzLjE3NjY0MTc0OTAuNjE2NzkxOTY4LjE3Njk2ODI2NjcuMTc2OTY4MjY2Ng.._gaMzAwNTQwODU4LjE3NTgyMDY0Njg._ga_L8TBF28DDXczE3Njk3NzM2Nzgkbzg0JGcxJHQxNzY5NzczNjgwJGo1OCRsMCRoMA..#/registration

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National Institute for Health and Care Research @nihrresearch ·

3 Feb

Thinking about a future in health and care research? 🚀
Our Academy offers a range of funding and support programmes designed to help you take your next step, whether you are exploring research for the first time or building momentum in your career.

Discover 5 key opportunities

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc ·

8 Jan

The Cambridge-led IVORY trial has shown that targeting the immune system, by giving a low-dose of aldesleukin, could prevent future heart attacks by nearly 8%.

Learn more about the study >>https://bit.ly/4aLzW6Q

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Milner Therapeutics Institute @themilnerinst ·

6 Jan

📣 The Milner Consortium Call returns with its sixth call for research proposals. Academic researchers – join our Q&A webinar to learn more and ask questions about the Call!

🗓️ 22 Jan ⏰ 10am 📍 Online

🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/5PMb50XCIuF

🔗 More info: http://www.milner.cam.ac.uk/consortiumcall/

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc ·

5 Jan

👉 Want to help shape a future trial focused on preventing falls in older people?
👉 Are you an older adult and/or family member/carer? 👉 Free on Wed 21st Jan 2026 at 13.30 for an online group?
👉 Contact James Piercy - james@brainhrc.org
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Cambridge Cancer Laboratory Awarded Formal Accreditation as a Medical Laboratory

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