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Staff, patients, visitors and research teams came together at St George’s Hospital to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day and showcase the breadth of research taking place across our hospitals. Held in the Hyde Park Room, Lanesborough Wing, the event brought together teams from across the NIHR St George’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and wider research community, with stalls highlighting the different studies, services and specialities helping to improve patient c

A new NIHR-funded study at St George’s Hospital is exploring whether patients living with both chronic kidney disease and heart failure can be safely treated for fluid overload at home, helping them avoid hospital admission or a visit to the emergency department. The locally designed study, known as Home Chronic Heart Failure (CHF), is being delivered by the heart failure and renal medicine services at St George’s Hospital and has been co-designed with patients. Its full titl

Every clinical trial relies on careful, skilled work behind the scenes — and for Elma Opata, that work begins in the laboratory. As a Senior Laboratory Technician within the Clinical Research Facility, Elma plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of clinical trials by managing and processing biological samples. Her work helps ensure that samples collected from patients and volunteers are handled accurately, safely and to the highest standard before they are stored or sh

Today, on International Day of the Midwife, we celebrate the midwives whose skill, compassion and dedication shape the experiences of women, birthing people, babies and families every day. This year’s global theme, “One Million More Midwives,” highlights the urgent need to invest in, support and grow the midwifery workforce worldwide. The International Confederation of Midwives has called attention to the essential role midwives play across sexual, reproductive, maternal, new

Recruiting the first European participant is a significant milestone and reflects the expertise, dedication, and close collaboration of the teams involved. Our Clinical Research Facility (CRF) has recruited the first European participant into a major commercial study investigating a potential new treatment for Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases associated with Interstitial Lung Diseases (SARD-ILD). The NIHR Research Delivery Network has formally congratulated Dr Raminde

Staff, patients, members of the public and partners are warmly invited to attend our International Clinical Trials Day Research Awareness Event on Wednesday 20 May 2026, from 11am to 1pm. The event will take place in the Hyde Park Room, First Floor, Lanesborough Wing, St George’s Hospital, next to Ingredients Restaurant. International Clinical Trials Day is a chance to celebrate the contribution of clinical research teams and showcase the breadth of research tak

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group is calling on patients and local residents to help shape its new Research and Innovation Strategy by taking part in a short survey The Group wants to hear from people living across its catchment area to better understand what matters most to them and which health and care issues they believe should be prioritised through research and innovation. Research and innovation are vital to improving care, developi

Earlier this week, we were pleased to meet with our patient public steering group members as part of our communications workstream to gather feedback on a live demo of our new website, which is currently in development and due to launch later this year. The session provided a valuable opportunity to share progress on the website and hear directly from members about their first impressions, user experience, accessibility, and overall content and design. Their feedback is playi

St George’s Hospital Critical Care has delivered a standout contribution to a major national research paper, recruiting 223 of the 903 patients enrolled in the newly published EXAKT study — meaning one in four participants (25%) came from St George’s. The study, now published in The BMJ , examines the impact of skin tone on the performance of pulse oximeters used in the NHS England COVID Oximetry @home scheme, an issue with particular significance for the diverse communities

St George’s has recruited its 10th patient to the ELIPSE prostate cancer trial, marking a significant milestone for the site and its research teams. The achievement was praised by Maria Ntessalen, Trial Manager for ELIPSE, who wrote, " Congratulations on your tenth randomisation for ELIPSE!!” She described the milestone as a “huge” moment and thanked our Clinical Research Facility (CRF) staff for their “incredible support in this important trial”. ELIPSE — Evaluation of Lym

A Ramadan Iftar dinner at Trinity Church in Sutton brought together local residents, community organisations and health research staff for an evening of food and conversation – and a clear message emerged: many people still don’t realise there are several ways to support health and care research, even if they are not ready to take part in a clinical trial. The event, held at Trinity Church, Cheam Road, was organised in collaboration with Dialogue Society, Trinity Church and A

NIHR St George's Clinical Research Facility (CRF) organised a Dementia and Arthritis Research Café, co-designed with Positive Network's peer researchers and sponsored by the South West London Integrated Care Board, brought community members and clinicians together in Balham for an afternoon of myth-busting, practical advice and open conversation about taking part in research. Held on Monday 9 February 2026, the event welcomed 41 people in person, with additional attendees joi

Our CRF team spent Sunday, 8 February, at the Epsom Downs Racecourse for the Ramadhan London Fair, an event organised by Inspiring Community Events. The fair drew families from across the community, with food, shopping and children’s activities creating a lively atmosphere throughout the day and giving people the chance to meet, browse and spend time together ahead of Ramadhan. The team attended, taking the opportunity to speak with attendees in a more relaxed, informal setti

Every year, it is estimated that there are 13 million cases of typhoid and paratyphoid A fever combined, resulting in 133 thousand deaths, mainly affecting school-aged children in Asia and Africa. We are looking for healthy volunteers to take part in a study to test a new vaccine against typhoid and paratyphoid A fever. In order to test if the vaccine works to protect against paratyphoid A fever, after vaccination with the new vaccine or a control vaccine, we will be challen

A new UK-based research project is inviting pregnant women and birthing people to take part in a study testing whether a maternal vaccine could help protect babies from Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a common bacterium carried by around one in five pregnant women. The trial, called the BEATRIX Study, is looking at vaccination during pregnancy as a possible way to reduce the risk of serious illness in newborns linked to GBS. While many people who carry GBS have no symptoms, it c

Georgina plays a vital role in ensuring that clinical research runs smoothly and safely. In her position, she supports the administrative and operational processes that help transform medical studies into real-world advancements in patient care. Filmed at her desk in a research office, Georgina explains how her daily responsibilities help bridge the gap between research teams, participants, and clinical environments. Her work involves coordinating study documentation, managin

St George’s Hospital’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF) hosted a well-attended Research Awareness Event this week, bringing together patients, staff and research partners to highlight the range of studies underway across the Trust and the importance of inclusive participation. The event featured presentations, lived-experience stories, health checks and interactive stalls representing NIHR, IBHO BioResource, Cardiology, Emergency Department Research, the Dementia READ-OUT Tri

St George’s Hospital’s Adult and Paediatric Critical Care Research Teams have hit a remarkable milestone, recruiting their 550th participant into the GenOMICC study, a significant research initiative conducted by the Roslin Institute. This accomplishment puts St George's among the top contributors to a worldwide effort that is changing how we think about how our genes affect how we respond to serious illness. The GenOMICC project, which stands for Genetics of Mortality in C

As part of this year’s Black History Month celebrations, our Clinical Research Facility (CRF) was delighted to attend the Race Equality and Cultural Heritage (REACH) Network event to raise awareness about the Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO) Bioresource. The event provided a fantastic opportunity to introduce our CRF and to talk about the important work being done through the IBHO Bioresource — a study designed to bridge the gap in knowledge and understanding of disease

On Monday, October 27, members of the PPIEP Data and Demographic Workstream gathered to assist in planning how the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) will gather demographic information for its upcoming About You Survey. The meeting was part of an ongoing effort to make research more inclusive and representative. Members came together to discuss, question, and improve the suggested method of collecting data. The meeting started with a "data walk," where everyone looked at the C