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Discover the power of music in Intensive Care
Musicians from Britten Sinfonia, who embarked on a unique project to enhance the days of some of Addenbrooke’s sickest patients, will share their transformative experience this week.
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ACT celebrations focus on founding fundraiser
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) is celebrating its 30th birthday by looking back at some of its incredible success stories and achievements.
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Research reveals genetic impact of chemotherapy
Understanding the effects of chemotherapy on healthy cells could inform selection and development of better treatments for cancer.
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Global Health Partnerships Impact Awards
Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP) hosted its flagship Impact Celebration and Awards on Thursday, bringing together healthcare professionals, academics and global health advocates.
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Archaeological dig underway ahead of construction of Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
The archaeological dig is underway on the site of the future Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital - a ground-breaking new hospital that will change the story of cancer forever.
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Patient with debilitating inherited condition receives new approved treatment on the NHS in Europe first
A teenager who has lost family members including her mother because of a rare genetic hereditary illness has become the first patient in the UK and Europe to have a new treatment approved for use on the NHS.
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Dementia signs detected nine years ahead of diagnosis
Cambridge scientists working at Addenbrooke's say it is possible to spot signs of brain impairment as early as nine years before patients receive a diagnosis for one of a number of dementia-related diseases.
Amber alert issued on blood stocks
NHS Blood and Transplant has triggered an “amber alert” as blood stock levels across the country have fallen to critical levels.
Eye care research informs major WHO report
New research led by an Addenbrooke's surgeon reveals that less than half of people over 50 worldwide have received spectacles or contact lenses needed to correct refractive error, the world’s most common visual complaint.
Cycle service extends opening hours as 25% of staff ride to work
The cycle repair service on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus has extended its opening hours as more staff, patients and visitors are choosing sustainable transport.
Footballers, firemen and magicians come to play
Cambridge United players, the county's police and fire service and pet therapy dogs will be joining young patients at Addenbrooke’s to mark Play in Hospital Week.
Celebration marks start of Black History Month
A day of celebration and discussion kicked off Black History Month today at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, to promote equality and inclusion.
Big fall in referrals to long Covid clinic following vaccine
Addenbrooke's has seen a big drop in referrals to it's long Covid clinic in the last year, which researchers say is likely due to the successful rollout of the vaccine.
New MRI scanner is UK first
Addenbrooke’s has become the first hospital in the UK to have an advanced MRI scanner which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve image quality, reduce waiting times, and open new opportunities for research.
You Made a Difference team award - September 2022
September's You Made a Difference team award goes to a team that provides an efficient essential service to our frontline colleagues - the Medical Records team.
Brain injury: Report highlights progress and challenges
A new report co-authored by an Addenbrooke's consultant highlights the advances and challenges in prevention, clinical care, and research in traumatic brain injury, a leading cause of injury-related death and disability worldwide.
Cancer research could have 'far-reaching' implications
The research lead for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital says new findings to come out of his lab are the most important in three decades.
Genetic test rules out cancer for baby Oliver
A baby who was born with a large tumour on his leg has been spared chemotherapy and surgery, after whole genome sequencing at Addenbrooke’s revealed the lump was harmless.
You Made a Difference - September 2022
Our winners of You Made a Difference for September 2022 are a cook and a senior project manager.
Congratulations to our first staff awards winners!
The first CUH annual staff awards ceremony took place last night, attended by more than 100 finalists, shortlisted from more than 1,600 nominations.
Sharing best practice in WGS for children with cancer
East Genomics together with Wellcome Connecting Science and the University of Cambridge are hosting this one day workshop in October.
Patients help to improve radiotherapy services
A new multimedia display at Addenbrooke’s highlights how patients have helped shape radiotherapy treatment.
Launch of UK's first institute for early cancer research
The Early Cancer Institute opens today next door to Addenbrooke's, to help create a world where we can detect cancer early enough to cure it.
Information for patients: Bank holiday Monday 19 September, Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral
Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Emergency staff thank teddy champion Jim
A Cambridgeshire freemason who has led the delivery of thousands of teddy bears to Addenbrooke’s hospital over two decades has reached the end of his marathon toy story.