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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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Football match is most important in decades
An event billed as “the most important game of football since 1863” and supported by clinicians at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, will take place at Cambridge’s Parker’s Piece on Sunday, 1 September 2024.
Royal Society award for childhood cancer research
Congratulations to Professor Sam Behjati, who has been recognised by the Royal Society for his research into childhood cancers.
Cambridge Children’s Hospital moves ahead as plans approved by ministers
Major milestone for first specialist children’s hospital in the East of England.
Global spotlight on Cambridge heart trial
A landmark trial undertaken by Cambridge researchers, which may help prevent patients from having repeat heart attacks, will be presented at the largest cardiology conference globally.
Study finds coma patients can perform cognitive tasks
Around one in four patients with severe brain injury who cannot move or speak – because they are in a prolonged coma, vegetative or minimally conscious state – is still able to perform complex mental tasks, a major international study has concluded in confirmation of much smaller previous studies.
Trust named as top employer for apprentices
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been listed as one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2024
A message for our patients and communities
The NHS relies on staff from all over the world who are skilled at what they do.
Advanced MRI scans help identify one in three concussion patients with ‘hidden disease’
Offering patients with concussion a particular type of brain scan known as diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) could help identify the one in three people who will experience persistent symptoms that can be life changing, say Cambridge researchers.
Local NHS Trusts launch campaign to accelerate medical breakthroughs
Three leading NHS trusts in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are joining forces to launch the ‘Love Research’ campaign.
You Made A Difference team award - June 2024
The June You Made a Difference team award goes to a team whose professionalism and easy rapport reminded a patient of the good in people in his last days – our physiotherapy team.
High-tech tool could change eye treatment worldwide
Addenbrooke’s eye specialists have developed a new high-tech tool that could change the way glaucoma patients are treated worldwide.
You Made a Difference - June 2024
A senior sister who had a profound impact on a colleague’s life is one of our winners of the June You Made a Difference awards.
Research breakthrough in inflammatory bowel disease
A ground-breaking study, published today, has identified a new disease-inducing mechanism for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in which the immune system attacks its own regulatory function.
Cambridge hosts international neurotrauma event
Cambridge is to host the largest international brain and spine injury conference, which is expected to draw more than 600 delegates from across the globe.
Patients’ fun day to become annual event
A family fun day for young Addenbrooke’s patients was such a success it is to become an annual event, it was announced today.
Regional experts step up fight against hepatitis C
A team which is on a mission to eliminate hepatitis C virus (HCV/Hep-C) from the East of England by 2025 is launching another awareness campaign.
New partnership aims to accelerate the path to more sustainable healthcare
CUH is one of five healthcare Trusts across England that have come together to form the Circular Economy Healthcare Alliance, demonstrating their commitment to a greener and more sustainable NHS.
Surgeon issues sun warning as school holidays start
An Addenbrooke’s surgeon is warning of the dangers of children being exposed to too much sun.
Whole genome sequencing ‘game changer’ for diagnosis and personalised treatment of adult cancer patients
New research shows that a specific form of genetic test – known as whole genome sequencing, or WGS for short – is invaluable in patients with a certain type of cancer that is difficult to diagnose and treat.
Cancer is the public's biggest health concern, poll reveals
Two-thirds of the public say they are very or somewhat worried about being told they have cancer– higher than for any other medical condition, including dementia and having a heart attack – according to polling released today.