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New @FrontierEcon report, commissioned by AMRC and @wellcometrust, showcases the many benefits of non-commercial clinical research. It reveals the ‘triple dividend’ this research brings to the UK: unlocking growth, supporting the NHS and improving lives. bit.ly/3KrW7nf

Data published today by the @DHSCgovuk has shown an important decrease in the time it takes to set up clinical trials in the UK. Read our response to the latest figures below 👇

Some exciting CEO news from two AMRC charities this week. Congratulations to @FiCarragher (@Kidney_Research) and @edarcherthinks (@autistica). We look forward to working together to support life-changing research. Wishing you both every success!

📢AMRC job opportunity - Data Analyst We're hiring for a new Data Analyst. This newly created role will be responsible for managing an important dataset that supports the medical research sector, with a focus on cancer research funding. Find out more and apply on our website 👇 bit.ly/3qx4sNa

Today, we’ve published a blog post by @Coeliac_UK about the research they presented and their experience at the AMRC Medical Research #CharityShowcase back in January. Find out more about how AI could speed up diagnosis and improve outcomes for people with coeliac disease 👇 bit.ly/47Lsp5H

The government has announced further details on its pharmaceutical partnership with the USA. Find out more and read our response 👇 bit.ly/48enOcn

Our latest blog by @BreakthroughT1D highlights the work of the Connect Immune Research partnership – a collaboration of 16 charities, including 8 AMRC members – to build a better understanding of autoimmune diseases. Read the blog here 👉 bit.ly/4lQufIl #AutoimmuneAwarenessMonth #Autoimmunity #AutoimmuneAwareness

Through the Healthier Communities 2030 Commitment, @RussellGroup is focusing on strengthening the NHS and building healthier communities across the UK. Collaboration is central to delivering solutions that improve patient outcomes and tackle health inequalities. 🔗bit.ly/47ndH4G

We run events for our members all year round, from training to networking🤝 Registration is now open for AMRC Essentials: Research Funding (online, 14 May, 9:30am to 1:30pm)🗓️ Register on Eventbrite➡️bit.ly/4lJhjUE View all our upcoming events👇 amrc.org.uk/events

This week we’re celebrating four years of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement in health and social care research. Organisations across the sector are working together to strengthen how patients and the public shape research. Read more 👇 bit.ly/3Pv2Tv2

We’ve published a new briefing that explores charity perspectives on the new Health Data Research Service (HDRS). It highlights the bold ambition and opportunities that HDRS offers, while emphasising that, to succeed, the service must ensure the public, patients and healthcare professionals can have confidence that data is being used appropriately. Read more ⬇️ amrc.org.uk/news/amrc-publ…

Congratulations to @SharonHodgsonMP, who has been appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention. We look forward to working with you.

Tomorrow is #RareDiseaseDay and we want to highlight the vital impact of our members in the rare disease community. AMRC members account for half of public investment in UK rare disease research. But their impact goes far beyond funding. Our Charities in Action report shows how charities are improving diagnosis, transforming clinical trials, accelerating access to treatments and more. 🔗 bit.ly/4aISLWy

It was great to welcome Tim Bradshaw, outgoing CEO of the @RussellGroup, to yesterday's AMRC CEO Roundtable. Tim offered thoughtful reflections on his time leading the Russell Group, university sustainability, the importance of collaboration, and how we can work together across universities and charities to showcase the impact of research. A fascinating and timely discussion. Thank you to all who joined.

AMRC member @VivensaF recently published an report on the gaps, challenges, and opportunities within the field of ageing-related research. Read our latest blog, by the charity's Senior Communications Manager, Rebecca Perl, to find out more. bit.ly/4aRzxOu

It's the final countdown! AMRC member charities have 1 week left to submit data for our annual collection, help us showcase the impact of the sector.📈 🔗 amrc.org.uk/annual-data-co…

While stacking our pancakes this #PancakeDay, we’re celebrating how our members’ contributions stack up to make charities one of the largest funders of medical research in the UK. 🥞🔬

📢AMRC job opportunity - Events Coordinator We're looking for someone to join our team for 3-6 months to help us plan and deliver our busy 2026 events programme. Find out more and apply on our website. bit.ly/40aeKRk

Consented cohorts such as @uk_biobank, @GenomicsEngland and @ukfuturehealth will now be able to make use of health data from people who have agreed to their GP records being used in research. Read our response ⬇️