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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Professor Carol Dezateux is a leading expert in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Data Science at Queen Mary University of London. With expertise in paediatrics and population health, Professor Dezateux has been at the forefront of research addressing the factors contributing to children’s health, particularly through the analysis of routinely collected data in electronic health records. Her involvement with Barts Life...
The principal priority of the new Government is kickstarting economic growth, with the Health Secretary asking the DHSC recently to expand its focus on boosting economic prosperity. In this blog post, we spoke with Shane DeGaris, Group CEO of Barts Health NHS Trust, about the opportunities and implications this brings for one of the largest Trusts in London and the...
What a great year working with a wide range of partners to improve health outcomes and economic opportunity across North-East London. It has been a busy time with our many collaborations – from numerous trials across Barts Health with several other projects being developed, through to creating training facilities for the workforce of the future. More of this to come...
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