Katisha’s Breast Cancer Journey
Meet Katisha who shares her experience of breast cancer treatment, living with a new normal and the family, faith and community that continue to give her strength.
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Anne’s Breast Cancer Journey
After two breast cancer diagnoses and a challenging course of treatment, Anne is now in remission and using her experience to help improve care for other women.
Jackie’s Breast Cancer Journey
When Jackie was diagnosed with breast cancer, daughter Lacey stayed by her side through treatment and long hospital stays. Now she’s fundraising to give back.
Hike for Health Proves A Great Success
Our first ever Hike for Health event took place earlier this month and proved great success with many supporters taking part.
Study offers a promising new approach for treating pancreatic cancer
A study led by Queen Mary University of London has, for the first time, identified cells that drive the spread of pancreatic cancer. A weakness in these cells could be targeted using existing drugs.
‘Long colds’ exist, as well as long Covid
Research funded by Barts Charity and led by Queen Mary, suggests that people may experience long-term health impacts following acute respiratory infections including cold, influenza and pneumonia that are not due to Covid-19, and that may be going unrecognised.
Giving Back with Music
Award-winning British pianist and musical director, Claire Habbershaw is fundraising to give back to the NHS staff who saved her father's life.
Heart checks for NHS staff recognised in national awards
A programme run by Barts Health cardiac staff to check the heart health of their colleagues has been nominated for two national NHS staff wellbeing awards
Barts Health Organ Donation Memorial
A beautiful new sculpture at The Royal London Hospital honours the amazing people who have saved the lives of others through organ donation.
How harnessing the power of data can lead to more successful treatment
The Precision Medicine Platform will bring patient data from across Barts Health NHS Trust, into one accessible resource to improve research and allow doctors to identify treatments according to individual circumstances.
Enthuse founder Chester Mojay-Sinclare’s Swim Serpentine fundraiser to thank NHS
Following a paragliding accident, Chester Mojay-Sinclare is taking part in the Swim Serpentine fundraising event to give back to The Royal London Hospital staff who saved his life.
Fundraisers Janet and Ruby walk Hike for Health in memory of Karl
After her husband Karl sadly passed away last year, Janet decided to take on Hike for Health with her daughter Ruby to say thank you for his care.
Genetic study shows that common heart drug may not be effective for a high number of British South Asians
A new study highlights the importance of a more inclusive approach to drug testing, to ensure that it is effective across different ethnicities.