UCLH research news

Improving care and outcomes for HLH patients

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0000

The UCLH HLH team recently led a national forum focusing on establishing local and regional teams for the care of patients with this life-threatening and under-diagnosed condition. 

Good luck #teamUCLH in the London Landmarks Half Marathon

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:02:00 +0000

We are delighted to have our largest ever team of runners taking part in this Sunday’s London Landmarks Half Marathon.

COVID-19 spring booster available for eligible groups

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

UCLH recruits first European participant to advanced-phase lung cancer trial

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:56:00 +0000

A clinical trial at UCLH is investigating whether adding a targeted cancer drug called adagrasib to standard first-line immunotherapy and chemotherapy can delay disease progression in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) – the most common type of lung cancer.

Resident doctor industrial action

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:27:00 +0000

There is industrial action by resident doctors from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 6.59am on Monday 13 April.

Resident doctor industrial action

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0000

There is industrial action by resident doctors from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 6.59am on Monday 13 April.

UCLH Breast Pain Clinic

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +0000

Information for NCL GPs about the UCLH weekly breast pain clinic.

London hospital cuts nitrous oxide emissions by 70 per cent with new gas delivery system

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:58:00 +0000

A pioneering project at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals (RNENTEDH) has led to a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from dental sedation – without any impact on patient care.

Strategic clinical leads appointed to lead on population health and integration

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:16:00 +0000

UCLH has jointly two clinical leads, Dr Melissa Heightman and Dr Dee Hora, to the post of strategic clinical director.

AI-driven technology does not speed up lung cancer diagnosis

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:29:00 +0000

Using artificial intelligence tools to read thousands of chest X-rays and prioritise abnormal ones did not lead to faster lung cancer diagnoses, according to a new study led by researchers from UCLH, UCL and the University of Nottingham.

South East Coast and London Diabetes Network Parent Group Meeting

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:57:00 +0000

The South East Coast and London Diabetes Network Parent Group are hosting a meeting for all parents/carers.

NPDA Diabetes at School 2026 PREM

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:44:00 +0000

We are pleased to let you know that the NPDA Diabetes at School 2026 PREM is now live!

First patient recruited to Phase I Early Alzheimer’s Disease study

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:31:00 +0000

UCLH have recruited the first participant in the world to a new global phase I study for early Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).

Temporary decommissioning of bone density scanner

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

From Saturday 28 March 2026 to Monday 27 April 2026

NHS Staff Survey 2025 – we're the top recommended place to work for fourth year running!

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

UCLH and UCL researchers trial proton beam therapy in bid to transform treatment for mesothelioma

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0000

Clinician researchers at UCLH and UCL are leading a major UK clinical trial to test whether proton beam therapy (PBT) can significantly improve survival for patients with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the lining of the lung.

What's Next? event in April

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:11:00 +0000

An event for anyone under the care of UCLH for cancer, who has either recently finished treatment or is on maintenance treatment

Award-winning author joins children to celebrate World Book Day

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:06:00 +0000

Best-selling author Sharna Jackson visited children in University College Hospital this week to celebrate World Book Day.

UCLH accelerating research delivery

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0000

UCLH is accelerating clinical trial delivery so that patients gain access to new treatments sooner. The acceleration is happening through close collaboration between research teams and clinical services.

Pain specialist Dr Alan Fayaz brings his private practice to UCLH Private Healthcare

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:40:00 +0000

Dr Fayaz is a clinical academic specialising in chronic pain, spinal pain, neuropathic pain, nerve pain, management of chronic pain in the context of neurological diseases, and pain in multiple sclerosis.

UCLH research news

Improving care and outcomes for HLH patients

Good luck #teamUCLH in the London Landmarks Half Marathon

COVID-19 spring booster available for eligible groups

UCLH recruits first European participant to advanced-phase lung cancer trial

Resident doctor industrial action

Resident doctor industrial action

UCLH Breast Pain Clinic

London hospital cuts nitrous oxide emissions by 70 per cent with new gas delivery system

Strategic clinical leads appointed to lead on population health and integration

AI-driven technology does not speed up lung cancer diagnosis

South East Coast and London Diabetes Network Parent Group Meeting

NPDA Diabetes at School 2026 PREM

First patient recruited to Phase I Early Alzheimer’s Disease study

Temporary decommissioning of bone density scanner

NHS Staff Survey 2025 – we're the top recommended place to work for fourth year running!

UCLH and UCL researchers trial proton beam therapy in bid to transform treatment for mesothelioma

What's Next? event in April

Award-winning author joins children to celebrate World Book Day

UCLH accelerating research delivery

Pain specialist Dr Alan Fayaz brings his private practice to UCLH Private Healthcare

Improving care and outcomes for HLH patients