Cancer research
Cancer research
We are a leading research centre
Working with our partners to improve outcomes for patients
We are proud to work with Cancer Research UK, Queen Mary University of London, and the Francis Crick Institute, applying cutting-edge research to healthcare.
We also are home to some of the most influential scientists in the world.
We carry out research across five areas:
- Cancer prevention and risk reduction
- Cancer screening and early diagnosis
- Genetics and evolution of cancer
- Targeting tumour cells
- Targeting the tumour microenvironment
For more information about cancer research at Barts Health, contact the our cancer research team by email or call 020 7882 5555. You can also speak to your care team directly.
Benefits of taking part in a cancer trial
We support you to take part in research
Contributing to the development of cutting edge treatments
In taking part in research, you will:
- Have access to a new treatment that is not available elsewhere
- Be cared for closely by the research team
- Benefit from being among the first to access new treatments if the treatment being studied is more effective than the standard treatment
- Help scientists learn more about cancer and help more people.
When you talk to us about taking part in research, we’ll make sure you have all the information you need to make the right decision for you. This includes an honest conversation about what to expect, such as:
- The new treatment may or may not be better than the standard one. We simply don’t know yet, and that’s why research is important.
- Like all treatments, there’s a chance of side effects. Some might be unexpected or more noticeable than with standard care.
- You might need to come in for extra appointments or tests. These could take more time or involve some travel or other costs.
- Some of the tests may feel uncomfortable or take longer than usual, but we’ll explain everything clearly and make sure you’re supported.
- Every person responds differently. Even if a treatment helps others, it might not have the same effect for you.
You’ll have the chance to ask questions and take time to think things over. Taking part in research is always your choice, and we’re here to support you whatever you decide.
Grant for PharosAI
We are improving cancer care
With the use of artificial intelligence
A new £4.3m grant will help us develop new ways to improve cancer care.
By safely bringing together data from cancer patients and tissue samples, researchers can use it to develop better tools for diagnosing cancer and creating new treatments.
The aim is to speed up cancer research while keeping patient information safe and secure. This could lead to faster, more personalised care in the future.
Maggie's Barts
Here for you
The Maggie's Centre at St Bartholomew's Hospital provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their families.
Visit a Macmillan information centre
Support for you
Visit a Macmillan centre in any of our hospitals
They offer a free drop-in service for anyone affected by cancer. You can access confidential one-to-one support, information booklets, welfare and benefits advice and details of other local and national services.