CPFT joins UK trial of blood tests for diagnosing dementia
Researchers at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and the University of Cambridge are co-leading national trials to identify accurate and rapid blood tests that can help to diagnose dementia.
Researchers report findings to improve medication management in palliative care
A study led by CPFT experts reviewing how medications are used in palliative care to support patients in the community has been published in a leading international nursing journal.
New research partnership celebrates successful completion of first study
CPFT’s Windsor Research Unit has been praised for successfully delivering one of the first studies in the UK to test new wearable devices to assess brain health and memory, in a new research partnership.
CPFT psychiatrist elected as chair of national committee
Dr Anupam Bhardwaj, child and adolescent consultant psychiatrist at CPFT, has been appointed to lead a national committee to improve mental health care for young people.
Study estimates number of patients for potential new Alzheimer’s disease treatments
Clinical researchers at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust have collaborated to model how many patients might receive new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, currently under review.
CPFT opens global study to improve treatment and manage risk for psychosis
Clinical researchers at CPFT are running a major international study as UK partner to improve treatment and prevention of psychotic disorders, one of the most urgent needs in mental health.
Researchers using music to reduce distress on dementia wards
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is launching a major study with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) to investigate how music therapy can reduce distress on NHS inpatient wards for people with dementia.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) joins national mission to improve mental health care and treatment
People with mental health conditions are set to benefit from a £42.7 million research programme across the UK to develop new treatments, improve the speed and accuracy of diagnosis and use technology more to save time for health staff.
CPFT researchers test technology to measure brain health at home
Local dementia researchers are exploring how new wearable technology can be used at home to assess brain health and memory, in readiness for new treatments against dementia.
CPFT partners largest ever UK trial of mental health treatment for young people
CPFT staff have successfully bid to run a £2.1 million national study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), to investigate how more mental health practitioners can deliver effective interventions to support young people’s mental health.
Researcher appointed as honorary nurse consultant in palliative care
Community nursing researcher Dr Ben Bowers has been recruited to a new nursing leadership role at CPFT, to provide advice and support to staff delivering palliative and end of life care for patients.
CUH neurosurgeon wins prestigious Hunterian Professorship award
A consultant neurosurgeon from Addenbrooke’s Hospital has been given a prestigious award for his cutting-edge research into traumatic brain injury.
New associate director joins CPFT research leadership team
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) welcomes Rasha DeMarco as the newly appointed Associate Director of Research and Development to lead on operational delivery and grow the Trust’s research portfolio.
Community nurses get a boost from new kit bags
Community nursing teams at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) have won national funding for new branded bags to organise essential kit for care visits and save them extra time and travel.
Research partnership appoints nurse lead for projects
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) appointes a specialist research nurse to lead their partnership projects.
CPFT clinician wins national award for mental health studies
CPFT psychiatrist Dr Emilio Fernandez-Egea has received a prestigious national research grant to learn more about schizophrenia and how best to treat this complex mental health condition.
Research leadership changes at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
CPFT’s Research and Development Director Professor Ed Bullmore steps down this month after 12 years of service, overseeing record performance at one of the UK’s top research-active NHS trusts.
New studies open to help beat dementia with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is offering more research opportunities to help improve diagnosis, treatment and support for people living with dementia.
CUHP welcomes Anglia Ruskin University as its newest member
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has joined Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP) to help deliver the Cambridge Vision for Life Sciences - making breakthrough discoveries that are rapidly translated and scaled into improving lives.
CPFT nurses lead project to improve wound care with new app
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) wins funding to launch a digital wound care management solution to help people with lower limb wounds.
Cambridge demonstrates how science is improving lives
The Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) welcomed George Freeman MP, the Parliamentary under Secretary of State in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, recently to learn how the city is leading innovation in life sciences.
New coordinator appointed to lead regional Alzheimer's research network
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) honorary consultant old age psychiatrist Dr Ben Underwood has been appointed as the new coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) East Network.
Review finds support for carers positively impacts recovery from eating disorders
Research with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) has explored how support for carers looking after people with eating disorders can contribute to their recovery.
Covid antiviral treatment trial starts in the East of England
A ground-breaking Covid trial is enrolling participants from across the region to investigate the effectiveness of new oral antiviral treatments, which can be safely taken at home.
Workshops explore how to maintain growth of the region's life sciences cluster
To maintain the scale and effectiveness of Cambridgeshire as a globally leading life sciences cluster, Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP) and the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) are bringing together representatives across the cluster to identify, coordinate, and progress a programme of specific development initiatives to support the sustained growth of the…