UCLH News

First results announced from trial of blood test for cancer

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:22:00 +0000

The first full results have been announced from research looking at whether a blood test can help the NHS to detect cancer early.

Gene editing therapy lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol shown in encouraging early trial results

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:38:00 +0000

Patients in London have received a pioneering new gene editing therapy that lowers 'bad' cholesterol after a single infusion.

New emergency neurology service improves diagnosis and saves admissions

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:06:00 +0000

A new approach to treating people arriving at hospital with concerning neurological symptoms has helped prevent unnecessary admissions, improved diagnosis and saved NHS resources, according to a new study. 

Charity Matters out now

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:04:00 +0000

The spring/summer 2026 edition of Charity Matters is out now!

UCLH to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day 2026

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:34:00 +0000

This week UCLH celebrates International Clinical Trials Day – a day held every year on 20th May to recognise and thank everyone involved in research, including patients who take part in research, and all individuals and teams involved in delivering research.

New national study led by UCLH clinician researchers reveals scale of cancelled and postponed operations across NHS hospitals in England

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:23:00 +0000

A major new study has shed light on how often planned operations are either postponed or cancelled across NHS hospitals in England and what can be done to reduce this.

Hidden cancer marker may mean a move towards active treatment for some early prostate cancers

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:16:00 +0000

A microscopic pattern in tumour cells – rarely reported until recently – could influence how doctors decide who may benefit from robotic surgery, according to cancer specialists at UCLH.

Scientists discover how lung cancer spreads in its later stages

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:09:00 +0000

Researchers at UCL and UCLH, working with colleagues at the Francis Crick Institute, have discovered how lung cancer spreads in the final stages of the disease, a finding that could help doctors treat advanced lung cancer more effectively.

UCLH appoints Tessa Green as new chair

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:39:00 +0000

UCLH is delighted to announce the appointment of Tessa Green CBE as its new chair.

UCLH opens Europe’s first CAR T cell clinical trial for rare blood disease amyloidosis

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:50:00 +0000

UCLH has treated three patients with light chain amyloidosis (AL) using CAR T cell therapy in a clinical trial which is the first in Europe to test the safety and efficacy of this immunotherapy for this patient group.

10‑minute blood test could speed up stroke treatment

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:09:00 +0000

Paramedics in London are to begin using a rapid finger‑prick blood test designed to get stroke patients to the right hospital faster, potentially saving lives and reducing long‑term disability.

Groundbreaking bowel cancer trial follow-up shows zero relapses

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:55:00 +0000

Patients with a specific type of bowel cancer who were treated with a short course of immunotherapy before surgery instead of post-op chemotherapy have remained cancer-free after almost three years of follow-up, according to new results from the NEOPRISM-CRC clinical trial led by a team from UCL and UCLH.

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 08:10:00 +0000

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

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.