UCLH recruits first European participant to advanced-phase lung cancer trial 2 April 2026 The trial, led by Professor Siow Ming Lee, aims to enrol more than 600 participants worldwide.
New genetic cause of Charcot-Marie Tooth disease discovered by UCL team 1 April 2026 CMT is a group of inherited neuromuscular conditions that affect walking and muscle tone and can cause foot deformities.
AI-driven prioritisation of abnormal chest X-rays does not speed up lung cancer diagnosis 24 March 2026 The study was led by researchers from UCLH, UCL and the University of Nottingham.
First patient recruited to Phase I Early Alzheimer’s Disease study 23 March 2026 UCLH have recruited the first participant in the world to a new global phase I study for early Alzheimer’s Disease.
UCLH and UCL researchers trial proton beam therapy in bid to transform treatment for mesothelioma 11 March 2026 Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer of the lining of the lung.
UCLH accelerating research delivery 4 March 2026 The aim is to bring new treatments to patients sooner and make the NHS a more attractive place to do research.
Urgent call to improve survival for bile duct cancer patients 2 March 2026 Leading international experts, among them UCLH and UCL’s Professor John Bridgewater, are calling for urgent action to improve outcomes for people with bile duct cancer.
Research study run in GP practices aims to prevent heart attacks and strokes 27 February 2026 A research study taking place across GP practices is looking at whether a new cholesterol-lowering pill can help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Breathing tube insertion before hospital admission for major trauma saves lives 16 February 2026 Researchers found that prehospital emergency intubation of high-risk trauma patients could save 170 lives each year in the UK.
One year anniversary for UCLH healthy volunteer registry for research 5 February 2026 239 people have so far joined the registry of healthy volunteers willing to be contacted about taking part in health research.
Seven patients now participating in Neuralink trial 29 January 2026 The trial aims to improve independence for people who are paralysed.
New research finds higher risk of repeat premature birth after late-stage caesarean section following premature labour 21 January 2026 Premature birth can pose risks to a newborn baby, as many organs are still developing in the final weeks of pregnancy.
New combination therapy trial for lung cancer open to recruitment 20 January 2026 The global study involves patients with advanced lung cancer.
UCLH-supported research leads to new NHS treatment for high risk prostate cancer 19 January 2026 It follows landmark findings from a clinical trial supported by the BRC.
Lack of support for people on weight loss drugs leaves them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies, say experts 8 January 2026 The team say nutritional guidance should always be given alongside treatment, and that further research is needed into what this guidance should be.
