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Read more at: University of Cambridge Primary Care Unit features as NIHR ARC East of England Secures £15.3 Million to drive health and care research

University of Cambridge Primary Care Unit features as NIHR ARC East of England Secures £15.3 Million to drive health and care research

2 March 2026

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded the Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) East of England £15.3 million in funding for the next five years, recognising the strength of its regional partnerships and track record in delivering impactful applied health and care research. The NIHR ARC East...

Read more at: New research provides guidance on delivering culturally and religiously sensitive end‑of‑life symptom management for Muslim communities.

New research provides guidance on delivering culturally and religiously sensitive end‑of‑life symptom management for Muslim communities.

24 February 2026

A new study led by Joodi Mourhli, Research Assistant at the University of Cambridge Primary Care Unit, explores Muslim patients’ perspectives and preferences around end‑of‑life symptom management. The findings aim to inform both clinical practice and future research priorities. The research, published in BMJ Open...

Read more at: New study reveals unmet needs in menopause care for people with autoimmune diseases

New study reveals unmet needs in menopause care for people with autoimmune diseases

10 February 2026

A major international study from the Menopause MATTERs Project has found that people living with autoimmune diseases report significantly lower satisfaction and more challenging experiences with menopause care, compared to those without autoimmune conditions. Across nine domains, including access to clinicians, clinician...

Read more at: A recap of the SAPC South East Conference 2026

A recap of the SAPC South East Conference 2026

6 February 2026

On 29-30 January 2026, the Primary Care Unit proudly hosted the Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) South East Conference at Madingley Hall. Set within this inspiring venue, the conference brought together researchers, practitioners, medical students, and patient and public partners for two days of learning and...

Read more at: The Long-Term Conditions Research Group attend SAPC South East conference 2026

The Long-Term Conditions Research Group attend SAPC South East conference 2026

6 February 2026

The Society for Academic and Primary Care (SAPC) South East conference was hosted by the Primary Care Unit this year at Madingley Hall. Across the two-day conference (29-30 January) we presented five pieces of work from our research group (including two student projects), helped facilitate a patient and public partner...

Read more at: New study highlights inequities and missed opportunities in breast cancer risk assessment in England

New study highlights inequities and missed opportunities in breast cancer risk assessment in England

27 January 2026

A new study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge, Primary Care Unit has found fragmented pathways and inequitable access in how breast cancer risk is assessed and managed for women under 50 in England, pointing to the need for systemic change. Published in the British Journal of Cancer , Dr Maria Valasaki, Dr...

Read more at: CanRisk-GP Protocol: A Feasibility Study of Incorporating Proactive Multifactorial Breast Cancer Risk Assessment into General Practice

CanRisk-GP Protocol: A Feasibility Study of Incorporating Proactive Multifactorial Breast Cancer Risk Assessment into General Practice

2 December 2025

Francisca Stutzin Donoso PhD, Department of Public Health and Primary Care CanRisk is a risk assessment tool that uses the multifactorial BOADICEA breast cancer risk model. This model is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for use in secondary and tertiary care settings across...

Read more at: The Evolving Nature of Hospital Palliative Care: An Electronic Health Record Study to Describe and Project Changes in Caseloads

The Evolving Nature of Hospital Palliative Care: An Electronic Health Record Study to Describe and Project Changes in Caseloads

2 December 2025

Dr Rosanna Fennessy and Dr Simon Noah Etkind PELiCam Research Group, Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care Led by Dr Rosanna Fennessy and Dr Simon Noah Etkind (PELiCam research group, Primary Care Unit,) and funded by Addenbrookes Charitable Trust (ACT). Working with colleagues at CUH and Kings...

Read more at: Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases in England (2020-24): A National Cohort Using Electronic Health Records Data

Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases in England (2020-24): A National Cohort Using Electronic Health Records Data

2 December 2025

Dr. Elias Allara, Dr. Wen Shi and Prof Angela Wood, Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care Dr. Elias Allara , Dr. Wen Shi and Professor Angela Wood published a paper in the Lancet Public Health with collaborators on the patterns of heart diseases before, during and after the Covid 19...

Read more at: Research Finds Higher Rare Risk of Heart Complications in Children After COVID-19 Infection Than After Vaccination

Research Finds Higher Rare Risk of Heart Complications in Children After COVID-19 Infection Than After Vaccination

2 December 2025

Alexia Sampri and Professor Angela Wood, Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care A new study shows children and young people faced long-lasting and higher risks of rare heart and inflammatory complications after COVID-19 infection, compared to before or without an infection. Meanwhile...

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