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UK CTU Network @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk · Nov 25
📣 The #UKCTUNework is seeking highly experienced individuals with a background in non-commercial/academic clinical trials to provide expert QA & DM/IS input into its International Registration Review Committee.

🔗 For more details on the role, and to apply, visit: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/new-irrc-spe...
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Want to improve your knowledge & practice of clinical trials?

#UKCTUNetwork members offer a wide variety of learning & development opportunities covering all aspects of academic clinical research.

Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/learning-dev...

#ClinicalTrials #Training
February 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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11 February is International Day of Women & Girls in Science

Diversity strengthens science.

A more inclusive research workforce broadens the questions asked, the populations studied, and the solutions developed, leading to better outcomes for patients & communities.

#UKCTUNetwork #WomenInScience
February 10, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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11 February is Int'l Day of Women and Girls in Science

Women & girls represent both half the world’s population & half its potential.

Ensuring their full involvement in science, as researchers & participants, is critical to fair, rigorous & sustainable research.

#WomenInScience #UKCTUNetwork
February 9, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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We’re pleased to announce the launch of 5 new thematic groups to support delivery of our 2025-2030 strategy

- Methods into Practice
- AI
- Research Inclusion
- Leadership Development
- Sustainability

Welcome to all our new group members!

Read more ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/thematic-gro...

#UKCTUNetwork
February 9, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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4 February was #WorldCancerDay

This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.

The EndoNET Study by @octructu.bsky.social tests if a longer period of endocrine therapy will reduce the amount of surgery needed & reduce recovery time.

🔗 tinyurl.com/5xjwvx8z

#UKCTUNetwork
February 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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That's wonderful to hear. Congratulations!

#UKCTUNetwork
February 6, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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4 February was #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs, including the PICCOS study by @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social that is looking at a kinder way to deliver chemotherapy.

🔗 Find out more here: tinyurl.com/mrmm2bsp

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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Great episode. Thanks for sharing.

#UKCTUNetwork
February 6, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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Great to see Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad referenced in the government's 10 year #NationalCancerPlan!

#UKCTUNetwork #WorldCancerDay
February 6, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Catching #cancer early increases the chances of successful treatment and survival for patients.

The #NationalCancerPlan includes a commitment to improve #EarlyDiagnosis and increase access to Community Diagnostic Centres, bringing testing closer to where people live.

Read more - bit.ly/45NUGHX
A graphic with an image of Dr Victoria Goss, Associate Professor of Early Diagnosis and Translational Research Southampton Clinical Trials Unit, and the quote: "One of the most important aspects of this National Cancer Plan is shifting the emphasis to how we can provide more screening and early diagnosis tests away from hospitals and take them out into the community, and even into people's homes, to increase accessibility. Making it easier for people to take part in screening programmes is key to improving early cancer detection rates and subsequent cure rates and ensures that everyone is included equally. We are running trials looking at other ways we can encourage people to take up screening opportunities, be this a blood sample taken in your local GP surgery or pharmacy, a nasal swab that can be sent in the post, or a urine collection kit sent to your home."
February 5, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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4 February was #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.

The FOxTROT programme aims to improve bowel cancer treatment, making it more effective & kinder for patients with Stage 2 or Stage 3 cancer.

🔗 tinyurl.com/2s4d6hmm

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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4 February was #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.

The FOxTROT programme aims to improve bowel cancer treatment, making it more effective & kinder for patients with Stage 2 or Stage 3 cancer.

🔗 tinyurl.com/2s4d6hmm

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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4 February was #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.

The Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad, run by @southamptonctu.bsky.social, was cited as an exemplar in the government's National Cancer Plan.

🔗 tinyurl.com/mrx4bn5j

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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4 February was #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.

The TRANSLATE trial by @octructu.bsky.social identified a new type of biopsy that improved prostate cancer detection.

🔗 Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4jx4jtaw

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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Great to see the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad, which is run by @southamptonctu.bsky.social on behalf of NHS England, being referenced by the government as part of its 10-year National Cancer Plan.

#WorldCancerDay #UKCTUNetwork
southamptonctu.bsky.social Southampton Clinical Trials Unit @southamptonctu.bsky.social · 6d
The Government today set out its #NationalCancerPlan to shape #cancer care and drive #research for the benefit of #patients.

It focuses on areas at the heart of our research, including improving #EarlyDiagnosis and developing better #treatments

Read more - bit.ly/45NUGHX

@cancerresearchuk.org
A graphic with an image of Professor Gareth Griffiths, Director of the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit, and the quote: "An exemplar case study appearing in the plan is the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad, which the Cancer Research UK Southampton Clinical Trials Unit is currently running on behalf of NHS England, and which is accelerating patient access to trials of new cancer vaccines and novel immunotherapy treatments. We hope to see more investment in these sorts of programmes which can make a real difference to our cancer patients and provide evidence for new treatments for the NHS."
February 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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King’s spinout Nuclide Therapeutics is pioneering a new radioactive treatment targeting cancers that resist chemo and radiotherapy.

A £5m investment will now fund its first clinical trial in lung cancer patients.

www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-s...

#WorldCancerDay
Alt text: Man smiling on blue background with the quote: "We are developing a treatment that is less grueling for patients and giving hope to those who have been told that there are no further treatment options."
February 4, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Today is #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.

Did you know that the STAMPEDE trial & the STOPCAP M1 meta-analyses by @mrcctu.bsky.social investigated improved treatments for prostate cancer.

🔗 tinyurl.com/md43kbke

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
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February 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Find out more about working with the @npeu-ctu.bsky.social on your research idea💡 www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/ctu/collaborate
February 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Today is #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’re highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.

The @icr-ctsu.bsky.social IMPORT HIGH trial showed that treatment times for radiotherapy could be reduced for some early breast cancer patients.

🔗 tinyurl.com/y76mwfj8

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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So wonderful to see all of the incredible work being undertaken by Registered CTUs!

#UKCTUNetwork #WorldCancerDay
February 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Bowel cancer symptoms you shouldn't ignore this World Cancer Day.

Read more about bowel cancer and the symptoms: https://bowelresearchuk.org/about-bowels/bowel-cancer/

#BowelCancer #WorldCancerDay
February 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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For #WorldCancerDay, we’re highlighting our talented global alumni community making real-world impact in #PublicHealth.

William Wang shares how studying at LSHTM prepared him for a career in #cancer research & dreams to improve treatment & access to care @lshtmalumni.bsky.social

🎥 bit.ly/4kjqhqL
February 4, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Today is #WorldCancerDay.

Did you know that the PLATO ACT4 trial by @leedsctru.bsky.social showed shorter, lower‑dose radiotherapy achieves similar local control, with less acute toxicity & better quality of life in early‑stage anal cancer?

🔗 tinyurl.com/mr2292b3

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 4, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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In the UK, nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Today is World Cancer Day – a global day to raise awareness of cancer, and take action against it 🌍

Share this post to help us raise awareness.

#WorldCancerDay #WCD2026
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February 4, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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Such important work.

Building capacity is absolutely critical to our ability to continue to undertake high-quality research that improves patient outcomes!

#UKCTUNetwork #ProudestOf
February 4, 2026 at 11:20 AM