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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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Innovative face mask gets official all clear
A transparent face mask, designed at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in response to COVID 19, is now available to NHS staff across the UK who are caring for lip-reading patients.
New operating theatres on the way
Three new theatres are being built at Addenbrooke's to help ease waiting lists for routine knee and hip operations.
Public Choice shortlist announced
Another major milestone has been reached in Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) first ever staff awards.
New regional cancer hospital one step closer
The Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH) project has been given the green light by the government’s New Hospital Programme to commence the process that will lead to the appointment of a construction partner.
Magazine spotlights diversity champion Ruby
The work of a senior sister at the Rosie Hospital to help colleagues from ethnic backgrounds succeed in their career is being showcased by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
New clues to treat germ cell tumours
A study by a team from Addenbrooke’s and the Wellcome Sanger Institute has revealed more about the origin of germ cell tumours, usually found in the ovaries and testicles, suggesting new approaches to future treatment.
Shortlist announced for hospitals’ annual awards
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has announced the individuals and teams shortlisted in its first ever annual staff awards.
Hundreds to join Covid study to help protect most at risk
Up to 1,700 more patients from across the UK are being asked to join an Addenbrooke’s led drug trial, to help find ways of protecting those with poor immunity from catching Covid.
Addenbrooke's welcomes Ukrainian students
A group of 20 Ukrainian medical students, whose training was thrown into turmoil by the Russian invasion, are next week beginning clinical placements at Addenbrooke’s.
Home in a day after robotic cancer surgery
A surgical robot at Addenbrooke’s is helping to cure patients with prostate cancer, enabling them to go home less than 24 hours after surgery.
Mission to eliminate hepatitis C
A team led by Addenbrooke's is on track to eliminate the deadly virus hepatitis C from the east of England by 2025, with targets now reached in Wisbech in Cambridgeshire and Grays in Essex.
Crown's story: How are you?
Crown was diagnosed with a rare physical disorder aged 12 and says being treated for the impact on her mental health has been really important.
Building begins for new solar energy
Construction work has begun on a state-of-the-art solar panel project which will supply renewable energy to Addenbrooke's and the Rosie Hospitals.
Kintsugi People
A new exhibition at the Addenbrooke's Gallery from 22 July – 9 October 2022.
Medicine for Members: Cambridge Global Health Partnerships - the power of partnership
Find out about 15 years of global health partnership activity between our hospitals and hospitals in low- and middle-income countries, and how international health partnership can improve health care globally.
Medicine for Members: Cambridge Global Health Partnerships - the power of partnership
Find out about 15 years of global health partnership activity between our hospitals and hospitals in low- and middle-income countries, and how international health partnership can improve health care globally.
Our services during the heatwave
The Met Office has issued a Red Heat-Health Alert for the east of England region, with extremely hot temperatures anticipated in local areas from the weekend and early next week.
Celebrating International Non-Binary Day
Jay Miles, a trainee clinical bioinformatician, talks about life as a non-binary person.
Donors and hospital lead fight to save lives
New figures show there were 41 patients who donated their organs after death at Addenbrooke’s last year - the third highest at any UK hospital and saving or improving the lives of those in desperate need of a transplant.
Rachel's story: Genomics helped me understand my cancer
Rachel Gilbert was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) aged 15 and says whole genome sequencing has provided vital answers for her and her family.