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CUH Annual Awards 2024 - winners announced!
The winners of the Cambridge University Hospitals Annual Awards 2024 were announced at a special ceremony held on Thursday 21 November to celebrate and recognise around 200 staff members shortlisted from 1,900 nominations.
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Safety conscious Trust staff back THIS film
Staff at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie maternity hospital are supporting an organisation dedicated to improving quality and safety in healthcare.
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Trust backs international cancer study aided by ‘super survivors’
Addenbrooke’s is to take a leading role in a study aimed at unlocking the secrets of why some cancer patients survive longer than others.
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Trust scientist scoops award for pioneering TB research
A medical researcher and honorary consultant at Addenbrooke’s Hospital today receives a top prize in Berlin for her pioneering research on tuberculosis.
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Researchers’ breakthrough in fight against testicular cancer
Researchers have made an important step forward in the fight against testicular cancer - one of the most common cancers in young men with rates rising globally.
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You Made a Difference - September 2024
An apprentice nurse who always helps others and a clinical scientist with a commitment to helping diagnose patients are our winners of the September You Made a Difference awards.
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Cancer drug could help recovery from heart attack
Researchers at Addenbrooke's have found that a cancer drug could improve the recovery of heart attack patients, by targeting the immune system.
New gene therapy trial to help restore sight
A team from Addenbrooke's is leading research into new treatments which could help reverse hereditary blindness.
You Made a Difference - August 2021
A PICU junior sister who really stood out and an exceptional patient safety manager are the winners of August’s You Made a Difference awards.
Hospital spread of Covid-19 mainly patient to patient
Most patients who caught Covid-19 while in hospital were infected by other patients, not staff, a Cambridge study finds.
AI to speed up dementia diagnosis
Addenbrooke’s patient Dennis Clark has become one of the first people in the country to take part in a new trial which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Artificial pancreas tested on diabetes patients
A new device could soon help people living with type 2 diabetes who also require kidney dialysis.
Chef Novelli speaks of support for Children’s Hospital
Jean-Christophe Novelli and his wife Michelle give their support to a dedicated children’s hospital for the east of England.
You Made a Difference - July 2021
A bank administrator who is excellent in everything she does to support our occupational health clinics and a clinical nurse specialist in oncology who goes above and beyond are the winners of July’s You Made a Difference awards.
New video prescriptions for children with chronic illnesses
Doctors at Addenbrooke's are prescribing videos of children talking about their chronic illnesses, to improve the wellbeing of other young patients with the same condition.
Air ambulance to carry life-saving blood from Addenbrooke’s
For the first time, East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) will be able to carry out blood transfusions on every mission, as a permanent part of emergency services.
Patient stories: Rosie
Amateur jockey Rosie tells us about her experience at our hospitals when she broke her ankle after a horse riding accident.
Medicine for Members: Artificial Intelligence in healthcare - Improving patient outcomes
Find out how we are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) here in Cambridge to change the way we detect and treat illness.
Blood marker identifies Covid patients with no symptoms
Blood marker identifies Covid patients with no symptoms
Appointment of new non-executive director
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Rohan Sivanandan as a non-executive director.
You Made a Difference - June 2021
A conscientious domestic cleaner who constantly goes above and beyond and an exemplary nurse with vision and passion are the winners of June’s You Made a Difference awards.
You Made a Difference team award - June 2021
A paediatric ward team who create a ‘special place’ are the winners of June’s You Made a Difference awards.
Rare disease network is first of its kind
Hospitals in Cambridge and Glasgow have been chosen to lead the nation’s fight against a rare genetic lung disease – making the team the first of its kind and increasing the chances of patients getting the right treatment faster.
Drop in staff Covid-19 infections after PPE upgrade
A Cambridge study has shown a significant drop in Covid-19 infections in frontline hospital staff after their face masks were upgraded.
Covid-19 treatment trial for kidney patients goes national
An Addenbrooke’s trial is rolling out to hospitals across the UK to see if a drug used to treat tapeworm can give high-risk kidney patients extra protection against Covid-19.
New innovation hub to drive healthcare improvements for patients
Funding has been announced for a new innovation and improvement hub to ensure patients benefit from the latest technology and practice.