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Rebecca Fitzgerald elected to the Royal Society
Congratulations to Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, Director of the Early Cancer Institute at the University of Cambridge and Honorary Consultant at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences.
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New TV series sees surgeon carry out complex facial surgery after e-scooter incident
A leading Addenbrooke’s surgeon performed a complex operation following an e-scooter incident, in a powerful new TV series on treatments to the face, neck and head.
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Medicine for Members: Cambridge HealthTech Research Centre - advancements in traumatic brain injury management
Find out about the cause, investigation, treatment, and outcome of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and how the HealthTech Research Centre will help to improve the management of TBI and the lives of patients and support affected patients and families.
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New TV series 'The Face Doctors' spotlights life-changing work
World-class surgeons who undertake life-changing treatment of conditions affecting the face, neck and head at Addenbrooke’s are the focus of a powerful new television series.
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Baby born deaf can hear after breakthrough gene therapy
A baby girl born deaf can hear unaided for the first time, after receiving ground-breaking gene therapy when she was eleven months old at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
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Growing Trust launches search for extra talent
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – which has nearly 13,000 employees – is on the search for more talented staff.
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Thousands of people with inherited blood disorders to get world-first NHS test to curb transfusion side effects
From today, almost 18,000 people in England with sickle cell disorder and thalassaemia can have a world-first genetic test to better match future blood transfusions, reducing the risk of side effects.
Medicine for Members: Dawn of a new era for anti-obesity medications
Discover why some people gain weight more easily than others and find out about developments in new obesity treatments.
Independent Chair appointed for new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
Mark Bullock has been appointed as Independent Chair of Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital’s Building and Construction Board (BCB).
Landmark national study supports use of whole genome sequencing in standard cancer care
In the largest study of its kind, scientists today report how combining health data with whole genome sequence (WGS) data in patients with cancer can help doctors provide more tailored care for their patients.
You Made a Difference - October 2023
A porter who brought his DJ system in to entertain paediatric patients and a compassionate senior physiotherapist were the winners of our You Made a Difference awards in October.
Tributes roll in for transplant pioneer Sir Roy
Addenbrooke’s Hospital staff have been paying tribute to pioneering transplant surgeon, Sir Roy Calne, who died over the weekend, aged 93.
Sir Roy Calne: A tribute by Mike More, Chair of CUH
A message from Mike More, Chair of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH).
Industrial action January 2024
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during January 2024.
High winds suspends drive-through blood tests
Our drive-through blood testing service at Cambridge’s Newmarket Road park and ride is closed today (28 December 2023).
Loveable Labradoodle helps critically ill Evie in NHS first
A young Addenbrooke’s patient who came close to death after a serious infection is home and looking forward to Christmas – following help from a lovable Labradoodle called Poppy.
Evie's road to recovery - the background
Evie Evans was in respiratory failure when she was transferred to Cambridge University Hospital’s paediatric intensive care from her local hospital in July. She was sedated and put on a ventilator to take over her breathing.
Generous bikers deliver festive surprise!
A roaring success! That was the verdict of Addenbrooke’s Accident and Emergency department staff after a group of big-hearted motorcyclists arrived with dozens of gifts for children on Sunday (17 December).
Industrial action December 2023
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during December 2023.
Harnessing green power to run new Surgical Hub
Green energy is helping to power Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) new specialist Surgical Hub, with an innovative approach that will help cut carbon emissions.
Fundraising Campaign for Children's Hospital passes halfway mark, raising more than half of £100m target
The Fundraising Campaign to build a ground-breaking 35,000sqm children’s hospital in Cambridge has passed the halfway mark of its £100m target, reaching over £56m in pledges and gifts secured.
Statement from Roland Sinker, Chief Executive, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
More detail about our data breach and how to access the dedicated helpline.
Haematology team win top award for care
Addenbrooke’s Hospital has scooped a national award for its commitment to patients living with incurable blood cancer.
You Made a Difference - September 2023
A highly valued and conscientious paediatric consultant and a medical secretary who continuously improves the experience for patients are our winners of the September You Made a Difference awards.
You Made a Difference team award - September 2023
The September You Made a Difference team award goes to a team who make patients and families feel like their priority – the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Addenbrooke’s faces into winter challenges
Teams at Cambridge University Hospitals are stepping up measures to ensure patients get the treatment they need as quickly as possible this winter.