Our latest Impact Report is here! Together with our partners, we’ve supported: 🔬 441 scientific publications 🏥 29 pieces of new equipment & technology 💙 27 improved spaces 📈 £76.7m further funding leveraged Discover the stories behind the numbers: https://bit.ly/3V7JdjG
New BCI research involving 57,000+ British Bangladeshi and Pakistani people found that several cancers were diagnosed at younger ages and identified rare cancer-associated genetic changes absent from major genomic databases. 🧪 #Medsky #Oncosky @qmul.bsky.social @bartscharity.bsky.social
Study reveals gaps in cancer risk assessment and genetic tools for British Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities - Barts Cancer Institute
Scientists have carried out one of the largest and most comprehensive studies to date of the genetic and clinical factors associated with cancer in British Bangladeshi and Pakistani people. The findin...
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We’re proud to support research that truly reflects the communities we serve in East London. By investing in such studies we can help build a fairer future for cancer care - both here, and around the world. Find out more 👇
New BCI research involving 57,000+ British Bangladeshi and Pakistani people found that several cancers were diagnosed at younger ages and identified rare cancer-associated genetic changes absent from major genomic databases. 🧪 #Medsky #Oncosky @qmul.bsky.social @bartscharity.bsky.social
🎉 Meet our seven new Barts Charity Clinical Research Training Fellows. Their PhD research will explore better treatments and care for patients in East London, from cancer and critical illness to autoimmune disease and obesity https://bit.ly/4fGhOMl
Introducing this year’s Clinical Research Fellows
We’re delighted to announce our new Clinical Research Training Fellows for 2025/26.
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We were very excited to work with @amrc-uk.bsky.social on their EDI case studies. They featured our Targeted Transformational Funding approach, with a focus on our work alongside Barts Health NHS Trust & @qmul.bsky.social on the Clinical Research Facility. Read: www.amrc.org.uk/barts-charit...
Barts Charity – Targeted Transformational Funding Scheme
Summary Through its Targeted Transformational Funding scheme, Barts Charity is supporting infrastructure for research that benefits under-served groups in east London, home to one of the most et...
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We passed the @amrc-uk.bsky.social review audit! ⭐ Passing it is an important endorsement of the robust & fair processes we use to make research funding decisions. Read more here: https://bit.ly/44AHtkB
Audit reinforces AMRC membership as a kitemark of quality
Published: 14 July 2026
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Happy 76th birthday to the NHS 🎉 Today we're celebrating the wonderful staff across Barts Health NHS Trust and the kindness, care and dedication they show to patients and families every day. 💜
Happy Pride Month!🌈 We're shining a spotlight on the incredible work of @shareeastlondon.bsky.social who are doing amazing work alongside communities to tackle health inequalities affecting LGBTQIA+ people & other underserved groups across East London & beyond @profchloeorkin.bsky.social
Research from @lstmnews.bsky.social shows 1 person each week is dying of TB, undiagnosed, in England. In East London we have some of the highest rates of newly diagnosed cases. This is why support the Centre for TB. Read about their achievements here: bartscharity.org.uk/our-news/cel...
New research from @qmulfmd.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social supported by us & @cancerresearchuk.org shows that 4 in 10 UK GPs are using AI scribes, despite concerns about safety and regulation. Read more here: https://www.bartscharity.org.uk/our-news/4-in-10-gps-use-ai-scribes-despite-concerns/
4 in 10 GPs use AI scribes despite concerns
The research, published in npj Digital Medicine, surveyed 598 practising GPs across the UK and found that 40% were currently using AI scribes, while a further 23% had used them previously.
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Very happy to share our latest work spearheaded by Jaume Barcelo.Thanks to collaborators @icr.ac.uk @breastcancernow.bsky.social @bartscharity.bsky.social CRUK Pan-cancer analysis reveals Rho kinase addiction as a vulnerability of de-differentiated cancer cells: iScience www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
Pan-cancer analysis reveals Rho kinase addiction as a vulnerability of de-differentiated cancer cells
Therapeutics; cancer; transcriptomics
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We're pleased to hear the digital vein-to-vein programme has been shortlisted for a HSJ Patient Safety Award this year! The programme has introduced barcode scanning & electronic bedside checks, making sure the right blood reaches the right patient, every time.
In East London, 111 people per 100,000 live with multiple sclerosis (MS), often for years before getting a diagnosis. Thanks to our funding, Prof Ruth Dobson is uncovering causes and tackling inequalities in care for diverse communities. 💜 #WorldMsDay Read about her work: bit.ly/42cvZlQ
We went on to cheer @acha020.bsky.social at @pintofscience.uk last week! Staff at ACHA are dedicated to improving care & support for older people in North East London through research, education & training. We're proud to support them!
Apply by Thursday 2 July 2026 for our Advancing Healthcare Large Grants scheme. Barts Health NHS staff can apply for £75k-£500k to pilot new ideas, technologies and ways of working to improve local healthcare delivery. Find out more and apply on https://bit.ly/3ODw5xx
Advancing Healthcare Large Grants
Our Advancing Healthcare Grants provide funding for NHS staff to pilot new ideas, technologies and ways of working within Barts Health NHS Trust .
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for #ViewDay 💜 Celebrating St Bartholomew’s Hospital’s history and the future Breast Cancer Centre bringing world-class care to East London.
Happy International Nurses Day! Tina from Newham Hospital has a message for people on this special day. She has received lots of messages of appreciation through My Thank You, an easy way to share the love for NHS staff. Share your message: https://bit.ly/4hovATN 💌
🔔 Deadline reminder! 🔔 Applications for our next round of Research Project Grants close on Thursday 28 May 2026. Lead applicants must be based at Barts Health, QMUL Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, or City, University of London. Find out more & apply: https://bit.ly/4lLCgg4
Research Project Grants
Research Project Grants support innovative, health-related research with internationally significant outputs.
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What a pleasure to go to Parliament yesterday! We heard about amazing work of @qmulresilience.bsky.social over past five years to build knowledge around young people & how they use social & community networks to build resilience. Thanks to @dennisougrin.bsky.social & team for an amazing event.
After 18 years working at Barts Health, fundraiser Joe took on the Virtual #LondonMarathon for Barts Charity - inspired by seeing first hand the impact on staff wellbeing & patient care. He smashed a PB crossing the line with his children by his side. Thank you, Joe 💜 #TeamBartsCharity
We’re still buzzing from Sunday and can’t get over these incredible moments from the London Marathon 💜📸 It meant so much to be there cheering you on, and we’re endlessly grateful to every single one of our fundraisers. We’re already counting down to next year 🙌
Report from @healthfoundation.bsky.social: people in UK spending fewer years in good health. Many become unwell before retirement. This is why we fund @acha020.bsky.social to develop research to help people live healthier, more independent lives for longer. More on https://bit.ly/4tKcZYw
We've supported a new Clinical Trials Pharmacy at Newham Hospital that will help more local people take part in pioneering research & access innovative treatments, close to home! This is a big step toward fairer access to healthcare & better outcomes for East London. Read more on bit.ly/4vIRJ6B
Today @profchloeorkin.bsky.social shared progress from the @shareeastlondon.bsky.social, funded by Barts Charity. Chloe spoke about tackling health inequalities through inclusive, community‑co‑produced research and long‑acting HIV treatment and prevention. Thank you for an insightful session!
Applications are open for our next round of Research Project Grants, supporting innovative, health-related research that could improve the lives of people in East London. 📆 The deadline to apply is Thursday 28 May 2026. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3UirMsP
Research Project Grants
Research Project Grants support innovative, health-related research with internationally significant outputs.
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Congratulations to all our amazing runners taking part in @London Landmarks Half Marathon and Brighton Marathon this weekend! We're so grateful for your fundraising & it was such fun cheering you on 👏 💜 🏃 Next up, London Marathon! Feeling inspired? Join our team for #HackneyHalf Sun 17 May!
Remember to watch the final episode of Our Hospital Through Time tonight at 8pm on Channel 5. There's more of us showing @profaliceroberts.bsky.social our collection items and history of St Bartholomew's Hospital! #History #Archives @bartscharity.bsky.social @bartsnorthwing.bsky.social
This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re celebrating innovative treatments improving women’s health at Barts Health. Dr Mez Aref-Adib shares how Sonata® and robotic surgery offer better recovery and experiences at Whipps Cross. 💜
Catch Ep2 of Our Hospital Through Time tonight at 8pm on Channel 5. Tune in to see us showing @profaliceroberts.bsky.social our collection items and discussing more of the history of St Bartholomew's Hospital! #History #Archives @bartscharity.bsky.social @bartsnorthwing.bsky.social
🔔Upcoming grant reminders! Our Advancing Healthcare Small Grants closes 19 March 2026 which supports new ideas and innovations across Barts Health: https://bit.ly/4oDDBYZ 💉 Our Everyday Impact Scheme closes 12 March 2026 for simple ideas that improve daily hospital life: https://bit.ly/4qVtJtm 🏥
Advancing Healthcare Small Grants
Our Small Advancing Healthcare Grants provide funding from £5k-75k for NHS staff to pilot new ideas, technologies and ways of working within Barts Health.
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