UCLH and Roche to address barriers to trial recruitment in ethnic minority groups
UCLH is starting a major study looking at barriers to the recruitment of patients from ethnic minority groups into clinical trials.
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UCL ranked eighth best university globally for second year running
UCL has been ranked among the top 10 universities in the world according to the 2023 QS World University Rankings.
New UCLH service to streamline access to data for research
UCLH has launched a new service to make it easier for researchers to access data for research.
App detecting neonatal jaundice from the eye successful in first major clinical trial
A smartphone app that identifies severe neonatal jaundice could provide a cheaper alternative to expensive screening procedures, according to a study by UCLH, UCL and the University of Ghana.
OBE for BRC Obesity theme lead
The BRC’s Obesity theme lead Professor Rachel Batterham has received an OBE in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours list.
COVID-19 vaccination effective for most cancer patients but protection wanes more quickly
COVID-19 vaccines are effective for most cancer patients but the level of protection offered by vaccines against infection, hospitalisation and death is lower compared with the general population and also wanes more quickly, according to a study in which UCLH participated.
Covid-19 surge linked to high levels of mental ill health among intensive care staff
Almost two-thirds of intensive care staff may have experienced a mental health disorder during the Covid-19 winter surge last year, according to a study at UCLH and UCL.
Robotic surgery for bladder cancer improves patient recovery time
Robot-assisted surgery used to perform bladder cancer removal and reconstruction enables patients to recover far more quickly and spend significantly less time in hospital, concludes a first-of-its kind trial led by UCLH, UCL and the University of Sheffield.
Long Covid linked to increased risk of abnormal blood clotting
People suffering from long COVID may face an increased risk of abnormal blood clotting, according to a study at UCLH and UCL.
UCL top in the UK for research quality in medicine, health and life sciences
UCL has been ranked number one in the UK in medicine, health and the life sciences for the quality of its research.
Professor Bryan Williams elected President of the International Society of Hypertension
UCLH Director of Research Professor Bryan Williams has been elected as the next President of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH).
Website launched for early phase cancer trials programme
The Early Phase Cancer Trials Programme at UCL and UCLH has launched a new website highlighting trials open to recruitment.
Study highlights chronic nature of obesity and need for ongoing treatment
People with obesity whose weight and health improve following drug treatment are likely to need the treatment long term, according to a UCLH and UCL study.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters give well-maintained immunity three months on
Receiving a third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine approved in the UK offers a prolonged immune response, a study at UCLH has found.
Framework to promote race equality in public involvement in research published
A self-assessment tool to help organisations improve racial equality in public involvement in health and care research has been published.
