NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

Our latest news and events

Disability History Month (16 November - 16 December)

For Disability History Month (16 November – 16 December), Firoza Davies, a member of the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) group at King's Clinical Research Facility (CRF), highlights the significance of participating in research.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 15 Nov 2023
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A showcase of research in eating and weight disorders celebrates the launch of CREW

A packed one-day showcase of inspirational talks and activities marked the opening of the new Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW) at King’s IoPPN on 7 November 2023.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 13 Nov 2023
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King's CRF Nurse Team Lead: Why I love research

As part of the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Shape the Future Campaign, we spoke with John Lord Villajin who is the nurse team lead at the King's Clinical Research Facility (CRF), about his experience as a clinical researcher and why he loves research.

 

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 6 Nov 2023
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Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic

Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, even if they didn’t have COVID-19, according to major new research linking the pandemic to sustained cognitive decline.

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 2 Nov 2023
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Empowering voices: A public member's story in the fight against Mouth Cancer

For Mouth Cancer Action Month, Paul Hellyer, who is a Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) member for the King’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF), tells the story of his late father-in-law. Paul lives in Sussex by the sea and is a retired dentist and clinical teacher. He spends his time beach-combing and aspiring to be a writer.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 1 Nov 2023
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