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By Kristy Tsang, on 7 August 2023
Authors: Gillian Isherwood1, Eddie Carr1 and Linda von Neree2
The workshop ‘Barriers and Solutions to Participation in Clinical Trials’ was part of the Cancer Trials Centre Patient Engagement Day on 23 June 2023. The UCL Translational Research Office supports many clinical trials which are run at the Cancer Trials Centre. Workshop attendees, including a mixed group of patients, carers, members of the public, clinicians, clinical trial and data managers and researchers, identified barriers to participation in clinical trials and searched for possible solutions.
By Alina Shrourou, on 3 August 2022
In this interview as part of the Early Career Innovators series, recognising the amazing translational work being done by postdocs and non-tenured researchers at University College London (UCL), Dr Hemanth Ramesh Nelvagal highlights his Cell and Gene Therapy Therapeutic Innovation Network (TIN) Pilot Data Fund awarded project, developing a novel approach of modulating gene expression to improve the therapeutic potential of gene therapy.
By Alina Shrourou, on 21 July 2022
Authors: Giulia Pellizzari1 and Linda von Nerée2
‘Very interesting and thought provoking’ and ‘A great opportunity to hear from patients directly’ – Trial Managers at the CRUK & UCL Cancer Trial Centre
UCL’s Translational Research Office (TRO) supports researchers to secure funding for early phase cancer trials that are run with the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) & UCL Cancer Trial Centre. Patient Information Sheets are key documents for potential participants to make an informed decision to take part in clinical studies. Read on to hear top tips on how to improve Patient Information Sheets.
By Alina Shrourou, on 8 July 2022
In this interview as part of the Early Career Innovators series, recognising the amazing translational work being done by postdocs and non-tenured researchers at University College London (UCL), Dr Mikaël Simard highlights his Devices & Diagnostics Therapeutic Innovation Network (TIN) Pilot Data Fund awarded project, involving the development of a prototype low-cost imaging system for lung proton therapy.
By Alina Shrourou, on 29 June 2022
In this interview as part of the Early Career Innovators series, recognising the amazing translational work being done by postdocs and non-tenured researchers at University College London (UCL), Dr Mariana Diniz highlights her Cell and Gene Therapy Therapeutic Innovation Network (TIN) Pilot Data Fund awarded project, developing a cell therapy based on Natural Killer cells to treat liver cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
By Alina Shrourou, on 16 June 2022
Top tips to communicate research to people living or caring for someone with a health condition. From early lab-based research all the way to new treatments and service improvements, you will gain valuable insights that benefit you, your research and ultimately patients and their carers.
Authors: Nordia Willis1, Iyamide Thomas2, Edwin Carr3 and Linda von Nerée3 Read the rest of this entry »
By Alina Shrourou, on 30 May 2022
In this interview as part of the Early Career Innovators series, recognising the amazing translational work being done by postdocs and non-tenured researchers at University College London (UCL), Dr Olga Kopach highlights her Regenerative Medicine Therapeutic Innovation Network (TIN) Pilot Data Fund awarded project, investigating the therapeutic potential of medicine encapsulation for treating chronic pain and nerve regeneration. Read the rest of this entry »
By Alina Shrourou, on 27 April 2022
In this interview as part of the Early Career Innovators series, recognising the amazing translational work of postdocs and non-tenured researchers at University College London (UCL), Dr Sarah Massey highlights her Devices & Diagnostics Therapeutic Innovation Network (TIN) Pilot Data Scheme awarded project involving the use of a mobile app to manage spasticity symptoms. Read the rest of this entry »
By Alina Shrourou, on 22 March 2022
In this interview as part of the Early Career Innovators series, recognising the amazing translational work being done by postdocs and non-tenured researchers at University College London (UCL), Dr Annalucia Darbey and Dr Charlotte Spicer highlight their joint Cell and Gene Therapy Therapeutic Innovation Network (TIN) Pilot Data Fund awarded project, investigating the comparison of novel gene therapies to treat an inherited neurodegenerative disorder. Read the rest of this entry »
By Alina Shrourou, on 15 March 2022
In this interview as part of the Early Career Innovators series, recognising the amazing translational work being done by postdocs and non-tenured researchers at University College London (UCL), Dr Ariel Finkielsztein highlights his Regenerative Medicine Therapeutic Innovation Network (TIN) Pilot Data Scheme awarded project involving the production of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) for lung regeneration. Read the rest of this entry »
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