Research at Barts Health
Body fat distribution as important as BMI in predicting future health risks, new study suggests
Researchers have found that how fat accumulates in the body is just as important for identifying different health risks as a person’s overall weight.
Barts Health tops chart for commercial trial recruitment
More patients from our hospitals are directly benefitting from new drugs and devices, whilst helping ensure they are safe and effective for other patients in the future, than in any other NHS trust in the country.
Global trial of twice-yearly injection could help millions manage high blood pressure
Barts Health NHS Trust is the first site in Europe to recruit into a major new global trial testing whether a twice-yearly injection can help control high blood pressure.
Ask an expert: Your questions on the HPV vaccine answered
Dr Alexandra Lawrence, consultant gynaecological oncologist at The Royal London Hospital, answers some of the most common questions people are asking about the HPV vaccine, and what that means for our communities living in north east London.
Barts Health: An NHS Trust redefining healthcare through research
Dr Jenny Rivers, Director of Research and Development, reflects on over six years of clinical research excellence at Barts Health following publication of the Research Impact Report.