In this interview as part of the Early Career Researchers series, recognising the amazing translational work being done by postdocs and non-tenured researchers at  UCL, Dr Umberto Villani highlights his Repurposing Therapeutic Innovation Network (TIN) Pilot Data Scheme awarded project, developing a novel approach to repurpose tebipenem for paediatric typhoid fever. 

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In this interview as part of the Early Career Researchers series, recognising the amazing translational work being done by postdocs and non-tenured researchers at  UCL, Dr Sara Aguti highlights her Biologics Therapeutic Innovation Network (TIN) Pilot Data Scheme awarded project, developing a novel approach to treat severe neuromuscular disorders. 

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In this interview as part of the Early Career Researchers series, recognising the amazing translational work being done by postdocs and non-tenured researchers at  UCL, Dr Yang Li highlights her Small Molecules Therapeutic Innovation Network (TIN) Pilot Data Scheme awarded project, developing a novel approach to develop the drug for MYB-dependent cancers. 

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In this interview as part of the Early Career Researchers series, recognising the amazing translational work being done by postdocs and non-tenured researchers at  UCL, Dr Stephanie Efthymiou highlights her Regenerative Medicine Therapeutic Innovation Network (TIN) Pilot Data Scheme awarded project, developing a novel approach to treat the NARS1 disease. 

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In this interview as part of the Early Career Researchers series, recognising the amazing translational work being done by postdocs and non-tenured researchers at  UCL, Dr Jenny Lange highlights her Small Molecules Therapeutic Innovation Network (TIN) Pilot Data Scheme awarded project, developing a novel approach to treat genetic epilepsies. 

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In this interview as part of the Early Career Researchers series, recognising the amazing translational work being done by postdocs and non-tenured researchers at  UCL, Dr Ana Alonso-Carriazo Fernández highlights her Cell and Gene Therapy Therapeutic Innovation Network (TIN) Pilot Data Scheme awarded project, developing a novel approach to treat Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration using CRISPR/Cas9 gene therapy. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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