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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 7h

📢 Join us this Saturday, 11th October, 10am-4pm for Big Biology Day at Hills Road College!
📢 Learn about scientific method and taking part in research with our different puzzles, activities & art wall!
📢 Find us at the NIHR Cambridge BRC stall!
👇 See below for full details
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 8h

Thousands of women with breast cancer could benefit from whole genome sequencing, say Cambridge scientists
This promising research suggests we could get the right therapies to the right patients faster, improving outcomes
>> To learn more bit.ly/4o3aA7M
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @cruk-ci.bsky.social

Thousands of women with breast cancer could benefit from whole genome sequencing, say Cambridge researchers - NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre

Whole genome sequencing offered to breast cancer patients is likely to identify unique genetic features that could either guide immediate treatment or help match patients to clinical trials for over 1...

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Research at CPFT @cpftresearch.bsky.social · 9d

📣 Colleagues @cpft-nhs.bsky.social can submit an abstract poster + join @cambridgebrc.bsky.social for this event next month showcasing local #research to help children & young people!
Complete this form by 5pm Monday 3 Nov to feature your projects:
➡️ forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Book your place👇

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 6d

Join us on Thursday 20th November for an Open Evening showcasing the latest Translational Research in Infants, Children and Young People
➡️Talks 4-5pm or 6-7pm
📉 Poster exhibition & refreshments
👋 Free - All welcome
📍Frank Lee, CUH
Book 👉 bit.ly/CYPafterEve
@cuh.nhs.uk @dphpc.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 7d

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month🩷
Prof Fiona Gilbert from Cambridge BRC featured on BBC Morning Live today to talk about early detection
For the full interview visit www.bbc.co.uk
Or👉https://bit.ly/3YXqWF0 to learn more about her research
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 9d

The national 'Patient Led Research Hub' is celebrating ten years of helping people living with rare diseases transform their ideas into research 👏👏
Based in Cambridge, the hub is a 'unique resource' providing support to patients & their families
Find out more👉 bit.ly/48c5CRH
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk

National Patient Led Research Hub celebrates milestone anniversary - NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre

A national team based in Cambridge is celebrating ten years of helping people living with rare diseases transform their ideas into research. In that time, the hub has received nearly 100 ideas coverin...

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 12d

📢 New hope for MS patients as Cambridge trial suggests drug combination may repair nerve damage
📢 Findings reveal diabetes drug and antihistamine can help repair myelin
To find out more >> bit.ly/4nR5b3E
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @camneuro.bsky.social
@cuhpartners.bsky.social @dphpc.bsky.social

Hope for MS patients as Cambridge trial suggests drug combination may repair nerve damage - NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre

Early findings from a clinical trial in Cambridge suggest a combination of metformin, a diabetes drug, and clemastine, an antihistamine, can help repair myelin – the protective coating around nerves, ...

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 12d

Join us for a Free, In-Person, Open Event highlighting Translational Research in infants, children and young people
🗓️Thurs 20th Nov
📍Frank Lee Centre,CUH
⏲️Talks 4-5pm or 6-7pm
📊Poster exhibition & refreshments
Book via: bit.ly/CYPafterEve
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @dphpc.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 13d

👉A world-first Cambridge study has highlighted the potential value of surgery to treat patients with symptomatic pineal cysts
👉 Over 90% of patients reported improvement of symptoms after surgery
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/42IEpSL
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @nihr.bsky.social @camneurodept.bsky.social

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NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 14d

Do you know about the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission?

The MH-TRC brings together leading investigators in experimental medicine and early-stage translational mental health research to accelerate discoveries into clinical practice.

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 21d

Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay At Cambridge BRC patient safety is at the heart of all that we do. Learn about the research taking place bit.ly/3VotyJR & how our PPI panel's contributions help make research more relevant & likely to succeed in the real world bit.ly/46lM3ne
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk

World Patient Safety Day - 17th September

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 21d

📢The Senior Research Leader Programme now includes Allied Health Professionals along with Nurses & Midwives. Applications are open until 22nd October!
📢To learn more & hear about 2 newly appointed SRLs from the BRC >> bit.ly/4n7HfJp
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @cuhpartners.bsky.social

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 23d

The University of Cambridge has opened applications for its Opening the Door to Research programme.
This programme allows nurses, midwives and AHPs who are interested in research to gain their first experience through workshops and short placements.
More info> bit.ly/3K1D03s
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 27d

Check out the September/ October 2025 seminars from the @cam.ac.uk Dept of Clinical Neurosciences
Open to students, researchers and the wider neuroscience & health research community.
👉Free to drop in 👉No need to book 👉First come first served
👉 bit.ly/47zLkBa
@cuh.nhs.uk @camneuro.bsky.social

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 28d

👏Many congratulations👏 to Professor Sadaf Farooqi
@farooqi-lab.bsky.social for being honoured with the prestigious Gerald D Aurbach Award by the Endocrine Society
for Outstanding Translational Research
More👉 bit.ly/46gFx1d
@ims-mrl.bsky.social @cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @endocrinesociety.bsky.social

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

Professor Farooqi has been awarded the esteemed Gerald D. Aurbach Award for Outstanding Translational Research. This is the second year running that a Cambridge BRC researcher in the field of metaboli...

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 28d

This year's 'School of Clinical Medicine Distinguished Lecture' will given by Professor George Davey Smith on Evidence Triangulation
🗓️ 16 October 17.00 - 19.00
📍William Harvey Lecture Theatre
Book via QR code or link 👉https://bit.ly/45WynAb
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 28d

Tomorrow! Public Panel discussion on Current & Future Treatments for Dementia, featuring experts in the field
No need to register - just turn up!
West Rd Concert Hall, Cambridge - 5.00 - 6.30pm
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @camneuro.bsky.social

NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · Aug 29

Public Panel discussion on Current & Future Treatments for Dementia, featuring experts in the field 🧠
No need to register - just come along!
📍West Rd Concert Hall, Cambridge
🗓️11th Sep 5-6:30pm BST
👉 neuroscience.cam.ac.uk
@camneuro.bsky.social @cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @dphpc.bsky.social

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · Sep 4

👏 Huge congratulations 👏 to Rebecca Fitzgerald, our Devices & Advanced Therapies co-Lead, on being appointed as the new Head of Department of Oncology at @cam.ac.uk from 1st October.

For the full story >> bit.ly/42ftBeF

@cuh.nhs.uk @nihr.bsky.social @cambcancer.bsky.social

Prof Rebecca Fitzgerald announced as new Head of the Department of Oncology | Early Cancer Institute

We are pleased to announce that Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald has been appointed as the new Head of the Department of Oncology at the University of Cambridge. Rebecca will officially take up her role o...

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · Sep 3

👉Researchers, did you know as of April 2026 it will be a legal requirement to share outcomes of your clinical research with the trial participants?
👉Join the online event on Thurs 2nd October, 2-4pm to learn more about the new trial regulations
👉Register via: bit.ly/3JIj7hI
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk

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Cambridge Biomedical Campus @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social · Aug 19

We're excited to announce the full schedule for The Cambridge Wellness Festival!

The FREE event is open to everyone on 9 Sept from 11am-6pm on The Green on Campus, in front of the Royal Papworth Hospital.

Find out more by clicking the link in our bio…

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · Sep 2

@nihr.bsky.social has launched a series of dynamic seminars to support researchers at all career stages
Upcoming seminars include:
👉 Determining Sample Size in Qualitative Research
👉 PPI for Statistical Methodology Research
Full programme: bit.ly/4lTGvpO
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @dphpc.bsky.social

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · Sep 1

📢Calling researchers & innovators!
📢 The ERIN research database offers de-identified, routinely collected patient data from @cuh.nhs.uk
📢 Applications can be made via an online form
📢 Each application is reviewed by a panel of patients & a data access committee
Info >> bit.ly/3HVROQr
@cam.ac.uk

ERIN - The EHR Research and Innovation research database - NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre

Supporting health research through access to de-identified patient data from electronic healthcare records.

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · Sep 1

September marks the beginning of Urology Awareness Month with the theme 'Bladder leakage: Time to Act'
To learn more about the ongoing urology-related research at Cambridge BRC, including how early targeted therapy has positive outcomes in prostate cancer: bit.ly/3UUVWmM
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · Aug 29

Public Panel discussion on Current & Future Treatments for Dementia, featuring experts in the field 🧠
No need to register - just come along!
📍West Rd Concert Hall, Cambridge
🗓️11th Sep 5-6:30pm BST
👉 neuroscience.cam.ac.uk
@camneuro.bsky.social @cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @dphpc.bsky.social

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Early Career Researcher Award Applications in PPIE -2025 are now open!
Are you an ECR (post doc) working alongside a PPIE contributor? Has your work reached a point of impact?
Apply as a PAIR before 16 November 2025
Info 👉 bit.ly/4lELfPQ
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @mrcepid.bsky.social

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