Bradford Neonatal Research team among top UK recruiters in global studies exploring oral insulin for preterm babies
Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR)1 is celebrating the success of its Neonatal Research team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), who are among the leading UK recruiters to two international clinical studies investigating whether oral insulin can safely support gastrointestinal development in preterm babies and help them reach full feeds sooner. The […]
Baby with rare eye cancer diagnosed and receiving lifechanging treatment earlier after genomic sequencing at birth
A boy born with a rare form of eye cancer, usually diagnosed in very young children, is one of numerous babies born with rare conditions who are receiving earlier diagnoses and faster, life-changing treatment through the Generation Study – a world-leading research study led by Genomics England in partnership with NHS England that is using […]
Pioneering GP Collaboration Transforms Clinical Research Access in Yorkshire
Revolutionary ‘spoke site’ model sees first UK patient enrolled for respiratory trial through primary care partnership A patient at Dyneley House Surgery in Skipton has become the first patient in the UK to participate in a pioneering asthma study through an innovative GP collaboration model. This landmark achievement represents a significant breakthrough in how clinical […]
First newborn babies tested for over 200 genetic conditions as world-leading study begins at Bradford Teaching Hospitals and other NHS hospitals across the country
Thousands of babies have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study that aims to screen up to 100,000 newborns in England. Bradford Teaching Hospitals is one of a number of NHS hospitals taking part in the pioneering study which aims to identify conditions in babies sooner […]
Trailblazer for Bradford Teaching Hospitals: First Clinical Research Practitioner accreditation awarded
Carol Firth, Clinical Trials Coordinator for our Gastroenterology and Hepatology research department at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has received the Academy for Healthcare Science Clinical Research Practitioner accreditation – and is the first in the Trust to do so! Well done, Carol! Carol started at the Trust 27 years ago, with 10 years dedicated to […]