Clinical research is good for patients, the NHS and the economy. But in a health service under pressure, it’s often seen as important but not urgent. Our new briefing outlines why embedding research is fundamental to transforming the NHS. ⬇️ bit.ly/3zg3s4q

Clinical research unlocks access to new treatments while attracting life science💰. It's vital in areas like dementia where we lack treatments. This great new briefing from AMRC highlights why research needs to be a central to the NHS 10 year plan 👇 shorturl.at/ENCIY

Our CEO Nicola Perrin and Director of External Affairs Louise Wren are at #LabourConference2024 this week. A great chance to share our recent Manifesto in Focus briefings and to catch up with AMRC member charities - get in touch if we haven't seen you yet! bit.ly/4c3j3BK

Speaking at Anthony Nolan event "Unlocking the Potential of Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies" Nicola Perrin CEO AMRC identified workforce issues, specifically the declining numbers of clinical academics, as a major issue holding back the UK gene therapy sector. #Lab24 #health

Really thoughtful panel discussion with Peter Kyle & Patrick Vallance Labour Together fringe #LabConf24 The emphasis on cross government working to unlock innovation- including as part of the NHS Mission- is really welcome. Key to delivering on life sciences.

We’re delighted to launch the Aisling Burnand Award 2024! In this election year, we're asking AMRC members to submit examples of impactful advocacy - the best things you've produced to make your voice heard and engage parliamentarians and policymakers. bit.ly/4f6wLWh

We’re proud to support the new APPG for Life Sciences, who have called on the Chancellor to back UK life sciences in #Budget2024. This cross-party group of MPs and peers has called for protected research funding & tax reliefs to ensure we remain a global #LifeSciences leader.

UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn on.ft.com/4f7P2m5

We’re published a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget calling on her to protect investment in R&D – despite financial challenges there is a risk that short-term thinking now could damage long-term growth and ambition sciencecampaign.org.uk/?post_type=res…

Today we’ve signed a joint letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget, calling on her to protect investment in R&D. Despite financial challenges, there is a risk that short-term thinking now could damage long-term growth and ambition. bit.ly/4f3vq33

Thank you to Delyth Morgan for highlighting the incredible impact of our member charities today in the House of Lords. Find out more about our sector’s footprint in our annual infographic ⬇️ bit.ly/3KTIavD

Professor Cathie Sudlow's review of the health data landscape has been published today. We’re pleased to have contributed to the review and welcome its findings. Read our full response ⬇️ bit.ly/3O0Eb1E

Wrapping up AMRC’s parliamentary engagement for 2024 with a very engaged meeting of the new APPG for Life Sciences. A couple of weeks rest then lots of plans taking shape for next year 🎄

We're delighted to see so many AMRC charities highlighted in the New Year Honors List. Congratulations to sandra currie (Kidney Research UK), Wendy Tarplee-Morris (Little Princess Trust), Prof Sir Leszek Borysiewicz (Cancer Research UK), Prof Christine Harrison (Blood Cancer UK) and Nick Bird (Solving Kids' Cancer UK 🎗)! 🧵 (1/2)

"Our whole nation benefits from the brilliant work of the members of the AMRC" Baroness Merron welcomes attendees at our Medical Research #CharityShowcase25

Clinical academics are a crucial part of the UK’s research workforce, but numbers are falling at an alarming rate. The 'Clinical researchers in the UK: reversing the decline' report, published today, outlines urgent steps to address this crisis. bit.ly/4gmTYnp

“I’m very proud to be a small part of the great ecosystem of life sciences in the UK.” Professor Chris Whitty #APPGforLifeSciences BioIndustry Association (BIA) AMRC

Brilliant evening in parliament last night for the #APPGforLifeSciences reception! With Chris Whitty, Kit Malthouse, MPs and Peers joining us to learn more about how charities and industry invest in UK life sciences.

.AMRC’s Spending Review submission calls on HM Treasury to secure the fundamental building blocks that underpin R&D.   Together with the 10 Year Plan & Industrial Strategy, this would transform UK life sciences, benefiting patients & the economy.   👉 bit.ly/42MxY26

The Government and Wellcome are partnering to establish a new Health Data Research Service. This partnership is exactly what is needed to help to ensure a trustworthy approach, and to build confidence among public, patients and health professionals: bit.ly/3XNJG9w