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Landmark 'pill-on-a-thread' cancer screening trial welcomes first participants
A clinical trial of a “pill-on-a-thread” test, which will decide if it becomes a new screening programme for oesophageal cancer, has welcomed its first participants.
Cambridge scientists win Sarcoma UK award for ‘transformative’ genomics study
A research team from East Genomics have been presented with the Sarcoma UK Shining Research of the Year Award
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You Made A Difference team award - September 2024
The September You Made a Difference team award goes to a team who worked relentlessly to reduce waiting times to enable the reinstatement of UKAS accreditation – our histopathology lab team.
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.
Community Diagnostic Centre brings state-of-the-art facilities closer to home
Charlotte Cane, MP for Ely and East Cambridgeshire – has joined patients and staff in celebrating the opening of the new Ely Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) which is providing faster diagnosis and a more local service for patients.
World-first trial launches to revolutionise the treatment of brain cancer
A pioneering research study that's open at Addenbrooke's will trial multiple new treatments for people in the UK living with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Over 800 trained to ‘Restart a Heart’
More than 800 members of the public have been trained to ‘Restart a Heart’ and provide CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) - which could help them save a life.
How clinical trial transformed life for patient Sian
A woman who suffered years of misery because of a hereditary and life-threatening swelling disorder today told how a last-minute chance to take part in research at Addenbrooke’s changed her life.
You Made a Difference - August 2024
A ‘one of a kind’ health care support worker who staff and patients can rely on and a clinical nurse practitioner who is the epitome of compassion and excellent care are our winners of the August You Made a Difference awards.
CUH part of collaboration to help patients with hard-to-treat kidney and respiratory diseases
A new partnership between Cambridge and GSK aims to improve outcomes for patients with kidney disease and chronic respiratory diseases.
BBC Look East Cancer Special
BBC Look East broadcasted a special programme live from Addenbrooke’s last night, celebrating the latest innovations in cancer care and research at CUH.
Oncologist Raj becomes UK’s first clinical Professor of AI in radiotherapy
Cambridge University Hospital’s NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) oncologist, Raj Jena, has been appointed the UK’s first clinical Professor of AI in radiotherapy.
Neurosurgeon Hutch gains top post
Professor Peter Hutchinson, Professor of Neurosurgery and Consultant neurosurgeon in Cambridge, has been appointed as president of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons– stressing the honour recognises the work of all his colleagues.
More patients in the East to benefit from personalised breast cancer treatment
A ground-breaking breast cancer programme pioneered at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, which decodes the genetic sequence of a patient’s cancer is to expand in the East.
New lab to open to make cutting-edge CAR-T cells in Cambridge
A new state-of-the-art laboratory is set to open at Addenbrooke’s Hospital that will deliver ‘home-grown’ CAR-T cells to help improve treatment for blood cancers.