The experts at Barts Cancer Institute are internationally recognised for their outstanding cancer research.
Over the last two years, we've awarded them £10 million to focus on five translatable research projects which have been identified as key targets for research in the next decade.
We fund ground-breaking research, state-of-the-art equipment and innovative healthcare projects that change lives.
By supporting five hospitals and six medical research institutes, we bring extraordinary healthcare to the 2.5m people of East London and many more patients throughout the UK.
Building work has begun at Whipps Cross Hospital's Women's and Neonatal Unit thanks to our recent funding. Our £6.8m grant will transform the unit to benefit 50,000 local families over the next 10 years.
Research and care will go hand-in-hand to drive improvements for women, babies and their families.
We're supporting Healthcare Horizons.
This three year skills and education programme will enable students to learn more about different health professions, access higher education and secure employment within the NHS.
Our recently awarded grant will create space for up to 100 new research staff, providing cutting-edge teaching and medical research facilities for researchers to make discoveries that will help the patients of tomorrow.
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"My father, Alf, thought the Margaret Centre was wonderful. The amazing care there completely rejuvenated him. The staff went the extra mile for him, so I hope to go the extra 26 miles for them."
3D printing is being brought to the medical world through the use of 'bio inks'. Our funding is helping Queen Mary's medical school to explore the exciting potential of this new technology.
Pregnancies are usually a time of great excitement and joy. However, new research finds that the safety of caesarean sections vary wildly on where in the world you are giving birth.
Jessica is taking on a challenge to fundraise for the Maternity Team at The Royal London Hospital, after they helped her through difficult times.