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Cambridge scientists uncover secret of autoimmune diseases
Trust clinicians and colleagues have shown that accumulated genetic changes could contribute to autoimmunity.
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You Made a Difference - March 2026
Every day, across our hospital, extraordinary people go above and beyond – not for recognition, but because they care. The You Make a Difference Awards shine a light on those moments of compassion, courage and commitment that truly change lives.
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Landmark UK study could change child brain injury treatment
ѻý are calling for a re-evaluation of guidelines used in the care of children with traumatic head injuries following the first multi-centre study of its kind in the UK.
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Resident doctor's industrial action - 7 April - 13 April 2026
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed industrial action during April 2026.
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Cambridge Childrenѻý Hospital inaugural conference celebrates pioneering work shaping future of childrenѻý healthcare
Over a hundred delegates joined the event in Cambridge to learn more about the new hospitalѻý visionary approach for holistic care, with high profile guests including the Childrenѻý Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza and broadcaster Dr Xand van Tulleken.
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Life-saving tech to treat babies closer to home
In a UK first, ѻý has developed life-saving virtual technology that effectively “parachutes” its consultants into other hospitals, helping fellow medics across the region care for seriously ill babies.
Surgery series shines spotlight on Addenbrookeѻý
A BBC TV series that gives a unique insight into the world-class surgery undertaken at Addenbrookeѻý Hospital launches next week.
Artificial pancreas trial success for type 2 diabetes
More than twenty Addenbrooke's patients have helped Cambridge scientists successfully trial an artificial pancreas for people living with type 2 diabetes.
Genomic testing reveals new non-cancerous tumour gene mutation
By genome sequencing a young childѻý tumour, doctors at Addenbrooke's have discovered a new gene mutation which is benign and doesn't requiring cancer treatment.
Plans for childrenѻý hospital progress for 2023
Plans for the East of Englandѻý first specialist childrenѻý hospital have reached another milestone, as the second stage of its business case - the Outline Business Case (OBC) - is submitted for the project.
New Year MBE for services to Covid research
Congratulations to Beth Blane, awarded an MBE for services to pathogen genome sequencing and her role in helping to track Covid variants during the pandemic.
New Year honour for pioneering research
Congratulations to Professor Krishna Chatterjee, a consultant endocrinologist at Addenbrooke's - awarded a CBE in the King's New Year Honours for his groundbreaking work on endocrine disorders.
First UK proton beam therapy trial for breast cancer
A UK trial is underway to test the benefits of proton beam therapy for certain patients with breast cancer, led by Professor Charlotte Coles, an oncology consultant at Addenbrookeѻý Hospital.
You Made a Difference team award - December 2022
December's You Made a Difference team award goes to a hard-working team with a huge range of skills that provides many services to the Trust - the Physicianѻý Assistants team.
You Made a Difference - December 2022
Our winners of You Made a Difference for December 2022 are a ward clerk and a procurement manager.
New Year MBE for services to child mental health
Congratulations to Dr Isobel Heyman, a psychiatrist and leading consultant on the Cambridge Childrenѻý Hospital project - awarded an MBE for her outstanding contribution to child and adolescent mental health services.
Christmas wonderland for childrenѻý cancer service
Brainbow, the Addenbrookeѻý-based rehabilitation service for children and young people with brain tumours, teamed up with Lapland UK to give families a winter wonderland Christmas party.
Supplement advice for New Year vegans
An expert group co-founded by an Addenbrookeѻý clinician has issued a “cautionary message” to those thinking of moving to a plant-based diet this January.
Hospitals’ foodbank collections are Christmas crackers!
Christmas will be a little brighter for visitors to two foodbanks in Cambridgeshire thanks to the generosity of staff at Addenbrookeѻý and the Rosie hospitals.
Rosie leads research to tackle domestic abuse
The Rosie is one of three hospitals in the UK taking part in research to assess how specialist maternity support can help those experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
Drive-through blood tests – hours reduced
Addenbrookeѻý Hospital is advising that its drive-through blood testing service at Cambridgeѻý Newmarket Road park and ride will be operating to reduced hours tomorrow (Friday 16 Dec).
Millions pledged for newborn genetic testing
The government has announced £105 million in funding to speed up diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in newborns, potentially resulting in life-saving interventions for thousands of babies.
Online platform to check for prostate cancer risk
Cambridge scientists have created an online tool for predicting an individualѻý risk of developing prostate cancer, to enable more targeted testing, treatment and early diagnosis.
Rise in patients cared for at home on ‘virtual’ wards
More than 40 Addenbrookeѻý patients have swapped a stay in hospital in the last month, for care at home - provided by a new virtual ward with 24hr, 7 days a week remote medical monitoring and supported by a dedicated nursing team.