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Discover the latest translational research in infants, children, and young people at our Open Event on 20th November 2025

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Cambridge Professor honoured with prestigious Endocrine Society award, marking a second consecutive win for Metabolic Science at the Biomedical Research Centre

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Cambridge to host cutting-edge total-body PET scanner as part of nationwide imaging platform

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First ever mitochondrial disease treatment approved by NHS England

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Cambridge Children’s Hospital Innovation Hub wins partnership award in oncology at Cancer Research Horizons Awards Ceremony

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Cambridge-led study shows smarter targeted radiotherapy just as effective for low-risk breast cancer and reduces risk of side effects

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NIHR Senior Investigators cohort 19 is now open for applications!

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Pioneering ‘Pill-on-a-thread’ could replace endoscopies for half of all patients being monitored for oesophageal cancer risk 

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nihrresearch National Institute for Health and Care Research @nihrresearch ·
15 Jul

We published our Annual Report this week, which features a foreword from our CEO Professor @LucyChappell2 and Deputy CEO Dr Gail Marzetti.

With reflections on our achievements and challenges from 2025/26, they share some of their highlights from the year that marks our 20th

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13 Jul

Our Annual Report for 2025/26 has been published today, showcasing the impact of NIHR research 🎉

This year has been a particularly special one, as 2026 marks our 20th anniversary year. Read the report to find out more about:

➡️ What our CEO @LucyChappell2 had to say about our

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9 Jul

Our Senior Investigator Award recognises outstanding research leaders, but questions about what the scheme represents can sometimes stop excellent candidates from applying.

To address this, Catherine Pope, Chair of the Senior Investigator Funding Committee, has written a blog

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ouh_research @OUH_research @ouh_research ·
9 Jul

Sign up for a fascinating @NIHRresearch BRC: Oxford online talk on 21 July at 2pm on how managing high blood pressure during pregnancy and after giving birth, can help women reduce their long-term risk of stroke, heart disease and dementia. Sign up: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4b000b0b-3314-462d-881e-739717c36d42@25d273c3-a851-4cfb-a239-e9048f989669

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7 Jul

Calling all our researchers at @CUH_NHS & @CamBioCampus. The #NIHR Senior Investigator award is now open! The award recognises the most prestigious researchers of applied health and social care. As it is 20 years of the NIHR it's a great time to apply! https://bit.ly/4gpEym6

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7 Jul

Want to find out more about undertaking commercial research at @CUH_NHS? Our half-day FREE workshop on Fri 17 July 08:30-13:00 at the Hexagon Centre on @CamBioCam is for CUH staff who want an overview of commercial research delivery. Book your spot now:

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