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Simona and her orthoptics department colleagues. Simona is standing in the centre holding her You Made a Difference certificate.

You Made a Difference - December 2024

An orthoptic assistant who was the backbone of the department, and a nurse specialist for benign gynaecology and menopause are our You Made a Difference award winners for December.

25 Mar 2025, 2:30 p.m.
Sir Stephen O'Rahilly New2 600 x 470

Trust consultant honoured with Arnold Adolf Berthold award

An Addenbrooke’s honorary consultant who has won top accolades for his cutting-edge work has just been presented with another.

25 Mar 2025, 10:05 a.m.
A graphic stating: Further update on orthopaedic surgery

Further update on paediatric orthopaedic surgery

Statement from CUH Chief Executive, Roland Sinker

24 Mar 2025, 4:30 p.m.
A group photo of senior NIHR leaders and representatives of the NIHR winners. All are  in evening dress facing the camera. Signs behind say congratulations and feature the NIHR brand.

Double win for Cambridge researchers at national impact awards

The capsule sponge team and Dr Nuru Noor from the PROFILE trial team both won awards as part of the first ever NIHR Impact Prizes.

21 Mar 2025, 10 a.m.
An ultra-strength MRI scanner

Ultra-powerful MRI study offers hope for people with hard-to-treat epilepsy

A more detailed imaging technique could allow more people to benefit from potentially curative epilepsy surgery.

21 Mar 2025, 1 a.m.
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Medicine for Members: CUH virtual ward – improving out of hospital care through digital

Find out how the virtual ward works, its evolution, the collaboration of digital innovation and clinical expertise and future plans.

19 Mar 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Dr Rod Mackenzie and the 2025 Trauma Care Fellowship Award called 'Wound Man' 600 x 600

Doctor who shapes worldwide trauma care wins lifetime award

An Addenbrooke’s doctor who has worked on the frontline of emergency care for more than three decades – and is described as the architect of the East of England trauma network - has won a prestigious lifetime achievement award for his work.

17 Mar 2025, 4:14 p.m.
Pituitary Surgery: Top 10 Priorities" outlines key patient concerns before, during, and after surgery. Topics include diagnosis delays, surgical advancements, mental health impact, post-surgery care, and endocrine function. Art by Jenny Leonard.

First global pituitary study gives patients voice on research

Researchers from Cambridge and London have completed a study that is a world first of its kind and gives patients an important voice on future priorities.

17 Mar 2025, noon
A man wearing glasses in a suit and tie smiling

New technology platform for clinical trials launches at CUH

A technology platform which allows researchers to spend more time on clinical research rather than data entry, is being used for the first time in a clinical trial at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH).

17 Mar 2025, 11:37 a.m.
Brain Photo by Milad Fakurian on Unsplash

Pioneering brain implant study aims to treat severe alcohol and drug addiction

A new study will explore if a widely used neurosurgery technique could help to treat people with severe addiction.

17 Mar 2025, 9 a.m.
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CUH appoints a new Non-Executive Director

Mr John Crompton has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), which runs Addenbrooke’s and The Rosie hospitals.

11 Mar 2025, 3:39 p.m.
A digger and excavator removing soil and clay on the future cancer hospital site

Preparation work begins on Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital site

Pre-construction works are underway to start preparing the site for the build of Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, the specialist hospital for the East of England.

11 Mar 2025, 1 p.m.
Dr Ellie Atkins

Trainee surgeon scoops coveted award

An Addenbrooke’s doctor who is in the final stages of training to become a vascular surgeon has been given a prestigious award for her research.

6 Mar 2025, 10:54 a.m.
Molly Shelley - Addenbrooke's nurse

Why nurse Molly is on marathon mission

An Addenbrooke’s nurse who works on the ward that looked after her as a child leukaemia patient will on Sunday put her best foot forward for the hospital’s charity.

5 Mar 2025, 3:51 p.m.
Geraldine, a woman in her 70s, sits at home on a sofa with her dog, Alice, beside her.

Ground-breaking rare disease network welcomed by world’s oldest patient on Rare Disease Day

A new NHS network led from CUH will progress research and clinical support for people living with the rare disease MSMD.

28 Feb 2025, midnight
Jayne  and Eve Bressington  just before Eve started University

Rare Disease Day is special date for cancer alliance

A unique consortium of patients, carers, and experts united in the fight against a little-known cancer affecting children and young people will have multiple reasons to celebrate Rare Diseases Day on Friday (February 28).

24 Feb 2025, 11:59 a.m.
D6 SAU team photo

You Made a Difference team award - December 2024

This month, we recognise the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) for their outstanding commitment to improving patient care and embracing change with a positive, proactive approach.

21 Feb 2025, 8:30 a.m.
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Earthquake mission earns Deborah the King’s award

An Addenbrooke’s emergency department nurse who joined a courageous search and rescue mission following terrifying earthquakes in Morocco has received royal recognition for her work.

20 Feb 2025, 2:45 p.m.
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Statement from CUH Chief Executive, Roland Sinker

In October 2024, following concerns raised by colleagues, the Trust commissioned an external review into the practice of an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in paediatric surgery.

14 Feb 2025, 2:30 p.m.
Professor Ravi Gupta

Prioritise vaccine boosters for vulnerable immunocompromised patients and prevent emergence of new Covid variants, say scientists

A study of immunocompromised patients from CUH highlights the importance of booster vaccinations to protect patients and prevent emergence of variants of concern.

12 Feb 2025, 7 p.m.