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The UK’s clinical research landscape: Can we keep our competitive edge in the life sciences? 

May 20, 2025 9:45 am Published by Comments Off on The UK’s clinical research landscape: Can we keep our competitive edge in the life sciences? 

We are celebrating International Clinical Trials Day to highlight the groundbreaking work being done across Barts Health and Queen Mary University of London. The clinical research landscape in the UK brims with opportunity and innovation, and offers significant return on investment. We spoke with Jenny Rivers, Director of Research & Development at Barts Health NHS Trust and Academy of Medical Sciences...


Supporting SMEs to get NHS-ready

May 14, 2025 12:56 pm Published by Comments Off on Supporting SMEs to get NHS-ready

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a key role in driving forward innovation in the NHS. At Barts Life Sciences, we support SMEs and NHS teams to learn from each other and create a better understanding of barriers and opportunities. As a result, we improve outcomes for patients, save money for the NHS, and support SMEs to grow.  Over the...


From research to real-world impact: The launch of the Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing

May 2, 2025 1:06 pm Published by Comments Off on From research to real-world impact: The launch of the Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing

We are delighted to celebrate the official launch of the Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing (ACHA) – a new joint initiative between Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London, supported by Barts Charity.   Based at Whipps Cross Hospital, ACHA will act as a hub for interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and clinical excellence focused on ageing well.   It...


Launching the Barts Health Data Platform

April 25, 2025 2:26 pm Published by Comments Off on Launching the Barts Health Data Platform

The healthcare landscape is undergoing a profound transformation with the integration of advanced data science and AI technologies. Leading this change is Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the largest in the UK, which has launched the Barts Health Data Platform (BHDP) in April 2025. This innovative Secure Data Environment (SDE) service provides access to over 2.5 million identified, pseudoanonymised...


Partnering up to develop genomic medicine for the next generation

March 28, 2025 11:32 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The Generation Study aims to sequence the genomes of up to 100,000 newborns and screen them for over 200 rare and actionable genetic conditions to improve early diagnosis and treatment. This pioneering study, run by Genomics England in partnership with the NHS, reflects years of public consultation, drawing insights from families affected by rare conditions, members of the public, healthcare...


From classroom to career: Barts Life Sciences’ innovative approach to local workforce development 

March 11, 2025 2:07 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

As we celebrate the opening of Barts Life Sciences’ second learning hub in Waltham Forest, we spoke to Andrew Attfield, Associate Director of Public Health for Barts Health NHS Trust, and Agnieszka Wrobel, Healthcare Horizons Programme Manager, who shared their candid thoughts on the urgency of engaging the local community, the pressing need to upskill the future workforce, and how these...


New Health and Life Sciences Hub to boost careers and healthcare services in North-East London

March 3, 2025 10:26 am Published by Leave your thoughts

A new health and life sciences hub at Waltham Forest College is set to create significant career opportunities, support the local community, and strengthen healthcare services in North-East London. This innovative initiative is part of the Barts Health Futures programme and will help address NHS skills shortages while focusing on improving care for older people.  The Hub, which has received...


Building inclusive solutions for underserved communities

February 20, 2025 8:44 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Barts Life Sciences is located in north-east London which is home to one of the most diverse populations in Europe. This diversity enriches and enhances our ability to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for people in London and the world.  As healthcare increasingly adopts digital technologies, it is essential that these innovations reach all populations fairly. We speak to...


Barts Life Sciences receives grant to accelerate AI-powered cancer care

February 11, 2025 4:33 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Barts Health and and its academic partner Queen Mary, University of London, have been awarded a grant by the UK Government to accelerate AI-powered cancer care. This grant forms part of £18.9m in funding from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to a team of researchers at Barts Health NHS Trust, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s...


Tackling Hepatitis C in high-risk communities

February 6, 2025 9:14 am Published by Leave your thoughts

In this article, Professor Graham Foster discusses his pioneering work in tackling Hepatitis C, particularly in marginalised communities such as the homeless, drug users, and ethnic groups like Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities, who face higher infection rates. Through his work at Queen Mary and Barts Health, he bridges research and clinical practice, driving efforts to provide treatment and improve outcomes...