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Newly discovered cells provide insight into hard-to-treat blood cancer
New research could lead to a test to predict treatment response in children with t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a hard to treat blood cancer.
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Trust emergency doctor wins second prestigious honour
An Addenbrooke’s doctor dedicated to shaping front line emergency care in the East of England – and influencing it worldwide - has won a second coveted award for his work.
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Resident doctor's industrial action - 14 November - 19 November 2025
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed industrial action during November 2025.
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Cutting-edge baby brain scan technology is world first
A team effort to develop the world’s first cot-side functional neuroimaging technology to speedily detect brain injuries including cerebral palsy in newborn babies is being spearheaded in Cambridge.
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Independent investigation report and CUH action plan to address missed opportunities
CUH sets out action plan following publication of independent report into missed opportunities to identify and address concerns about the practice of an orthopaedic surgeon.
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Grant gives £681k solar panel boost to Trust’s Green Plan
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) will save money on its energy bills, thanks to new solar panels funded by Great British Energy.
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Chimney illuminated to mark festival of light
Addenbrooke’s Hospital has illuminated it’s 220ft chimney to celebrate Diwali.
Trial could ‘transform’ Parkinson’s treatment
Addenbrooke’s will play a key role in clinical trials of a new treatment that involves transplanting healthy nerve cells into the brains of patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Cambridge joins UK team to fight monkeypox
An Addenbrooke's infectious diseases expert is part of a UK wide team helping in the fight against monkeypox, by developing better testing and treatments.
Pride of Britain: Emergency team nomination
Congratulations to Andy Bates and Nathan Howes from East Anglian Air Ambulance and Addenbrooke's for their nomination in ITV's Pride of Britain Awards - for helping to save the life of Jonathan Willis, impaled by a forklift truck.
In loving memory: Anna's Award
An Addenbrooke’s physiotherapist has won a special award, in memory of 22 year old Anna Garratt-Quinton, a colleague who died a year ago in a traffic accident, just outside the hospital.
Play in Hospital Week - what a giggle!
It's been a fun packed week at Addenbrooke's with a host of special visitors and activities for children to enjoy while being treated in hospital.
£86 million for more world class discovery
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has awarded £86.2 million to support ground-breaking work in Cambridge and Addenbrooke's, to help discover new treatments for patients.
Dementia signs detected nine years ahead of diagnosis
Cambridge scientists working at Addenbrooke's say it is possible to spot signs of brain impairment as early as nine years before patients receive a diagnosis for one of a number of dementia-related diseases.
Amber alert issued on blood stocks
NHS Blood and Transplant has triggered an “amber alert” as blood stock levels across the country have fallen to critical levels.
Eye care research informs major WHO report
New research led by an Addenbrooke's surgeon reveals that less than half of people over 50 worldwide have received spectacles or contact lenses needed to correct refractive error, the world’s most common visual complaint.
Cycle service extends opening hours as 25% of staff ride to work
The cycle repair service on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus has extended its opening hours as more staff, patients and visitors are choosing sustainable transport.
Footballers, firemen and magicians come to play
Cambridge United players, the county's police and fire service and pet therapy dogs will be joining young patients at Addenbrooke’s to mark Play in Hospital Week.
Celebration marks start of Black History Month
A day of celebration and discussion kicked off Black History Month today at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, to promote equality and inclusion.
Big fall in referrals to long Covid clinic following vaccine
Addenbrooke's has seen a big drop in referrals to it's long Covid clinic in the last year, which researchers say is likely due to the successful rollout of the vaccine.
New MRI scanner is UK first
Addenbrooke’s has become the first hospital in the UK to have an advanced MRI scanner which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve image quality, reduce waiting times, and open new opportunities for research.
You Made a Difference team award - September 2022
September's You Made a Difference team award goes to a team that provides an efficient essential service to our frontline colleagues - the Medical Records team.
Brain injury: Report highlights progress and challenges
A new report co-authored by an Addenbrooke's consultant highlights the advances and challenges in prevention, clinical care, and research in traumatic brain injury, a leading cause of injury-related death and disability worldwide.
Cancer research could have 'far-reaching' implications
The research lead for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital says new findings to come out of his lab are the most important in three decades.
You Made a Difference - September 2022
Our winners of You Made a Difference for September 2022 are a cook and a senior project manager.
Genetic test rules out cancer for baby Oliver
A baby who was born with a large tumour on his leg has been spared chemotherapy and surgery, after whole genome sequencing at Addenbrooke’s revealed the lump was harmless.