BRC News

Lesbian, gay and bisexual people are more than twice as likely than their straight peers to experience suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviours, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Third dose COVID-19 booster vaccines offer lasting protection after several months, according to a nationwide trial.

Research has identified a new compound that can stimulate nerve regeneration after injury, as well as protect cardiac tissue from the sort of damage seen in heart attack.

The NHS roll out of the test is set to improve blood transfusions for thousands of people.

Research teams across UCLH have been engaging staff and patients in research this week in celebration of International Clinical Trials Day on 20 May.

An innovative new study at UCLH is investigating the feasibility of delivering a clinical trial in routine care using the electronic health record system.

Twelve UCL academics have been elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Dr Catherine Mummery has been announced as the new Chair of the National Institute for Health and Care Research Dementia Translational Research Collaboration.

Surrogacy could be a way for women with a rare placental disorder to become parents, according to new UCL research.

Blood pressure measured repeatedly over 24 hours is five times more predictive of the risk of death from all causes when compared to the way blood pressure is usually measured in the clinic.

A Digital Innovation Hub (DiH) at UCLH will enable researchers and innovators to solve problems that add value to the NHS.

Our BRC’s latest film has been published on the educational platform TED-Ed.

A new paper explores the idea of what ‘patient benefit’ in healthcare really is.

AI models can effectively characterise brain tumour imaging data in real world situations, according to new UCL research.

An exciting new genetic therapy for Alzheimer’s disease is safe and successfully lowered levels of the harmful tau protein known to cause the disease, in a world first trial at UCLH and UCL.