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UCL Translational Research Office
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We drive the translation of UCL's science into healthcare innovations and foster industry-academia partnerships. Contact us for:

Translational strategy | Project management | Funding applications | Business partnerships | Industry-sponsored research
Nearly 80 @ucl.ac.uk experts united to explore how #AI can accelerate biologics research & innovation at the AI in #Biologics event.

Read the key takeaways—where AI’s true value lies in biomedical research, the non-negotiables for adoption, and more: bit.ly/4o3MBou
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We’re at the @ucl.ac.uk Clinical Academic Trainee Symposium today! If you’re attending, we’d love to see you. Explore the practical support the TRO can offer and learn how to accelerate your research from lab to market.
About the TRO: bit.ly/4c1puWx
@uclenterprise.bsky.social @aco-ucl.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Meet us at the Bench to Business London Showcase during London Life Sciences Week on 19 Nov! Hear live pitches from @ucl.ac.uk spinouts, and connect with @uclb.bsky.social Business Managers who will be on hand to discuss collaboration opportunities.
Details and registration: bit.ly/3X8CmEt
November 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The recordings from UCL’s Research Capabilities Webinar Series 2025 are now available and open to all: bit.ly/3L0eZdA !
Watch and explore insights into UCL’s research strengths and opportunities for collaboration.
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Welcome Monica, our new Senior Business and Innovation Manager!

Connect with Monica to discover how the Translational Research Office (TRO) can support you in building academia–industry partnerships that accelerate therapeutic innovation.

Get in touch: bit.ly/3L0eZdA
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
@ucl.ac.uk scientists discover early trigger of diabetic eye disease, paving the way for new sight-saving treatments. The TRO is proud to support research projects like this by working closely with our academics and see the impactful work progressing for patient benefits. 
Full story: bit.ly/3Lo0vEk
October 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The @ucl.ac.uk Inspire Innovation Fund (Health) is now open!
Funding £20k–£80k for up to 9 months to support early-stage translational research in therapeutics, devices, diagnostics & digital health.
Learn more: bit.ly/4692vZb
Watch the launch webinar: bit.ly/3WN9YaG
October 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Target Product Profile (TPP) training is now open for registration.

Learn to create TTPs for your translational research development and funding success.

Wed 22 Oct | 11:30–12:15 | Details: bit.ly/47X4Qrr

@aco-ucl.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Join our interactive online workshop: ACCELERATE Success: Grant Writing for Translational Research. Open to all @ucl.ac.uk researchers!

8 Oct 11.30am Register: bit.ly/4pxt6qB
5 Nov 11.30am Register: bit.ly/4gGiIbY

@aco-ucl.bsky.social
#translationaltraining
September 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Join us for the launch webinar of the UCL Inspire Innovation Fund (Health) and discover how it can help accelerate your translational health project.

Launch webinar: 8 Oct, 10–11am (open to UCL researchers and staff)
£20K–£80K funding
Register now: bit.ly/48lXApb
September 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Don’t miss your chance to apply for a funded placement! Applications for the Talent Gateway Programme 2025 close on 10 October 2025. Apply now: bit.ly/3H6DVhQ
@aco-ucl.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Meet Dr Tanguy Lechertier from
@ucl.ac.uk
Translational Research Office at #FestivalOfBiologics in Basel! He’ll share insights on delivering academic studies & boosting translational culture at UCL.
Connect with Tanguy: bit.ly/4nytwuU
September 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
New UCL-exclusive translational funding calls launching this Oct!
🔬Inspire Innovation Fund (Health): £20K–£80K
🤝 The TINs Industry Club joint funding: £40K

Read more: bit.ly/46rIRXk . Sign up to TRO newsletter for update: bit.ly/3XTmfJp
September 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Welcome Corina to join us as Senior Translational Research Manager!

Reach out to Jess to explore how the TRO can support the advancement of your translational research.

Get in touch: bit.ly/3QTf1nB

#TranslationalResearch
September 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The Mentoring for Medical Innovation programme is now open for applications [deadline: 13 Oct]! This exclusive opportunity pairs @ucl.ac.uk researchers with leaders in medical innovation to gain support for translational research. For details: bit.ly/41KEi97
@aco-ucl.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Accelerate your ATMP research from bench to clinic with eXmoor Pharma, next workshop on 18 Sep, for UCL researchers only! Book now for the workshop on the translational roadmap and regulatory clarity, plus 1:1 sessions to discuss your projects: bit.ly/426TTA3
September 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
[Join us on 19 Sep, 2-3pm] Webinar: Fragment Screening using 19F NMR at the UCL School of Pharmacy, @ucllifesciences.bsky.social

Register now to join our speakers to delve into the subject and interact with research fellows: bit.ly/4lpBftT
August 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
[Join us on 11 Sep, 12-1pm] Webinar: tRNA fragments as new biomarkers for early and non-invasive detection of skin cancer

Register now to join our speakers to delve into the subject: bit.ly/3JfzWQN (UCL only)
August 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
More exciting line-ups confirmed for UCL’s Research Capabilities Webinar Series 2025 as the new school term begins! Check out the full schedule and mark your diaries for the upcoming sessions: bit.ly/4kgFzv9
August 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Big congrats to Prof. John Anderson & team at @uclchildhealth.bsky.social! Their CAR-T cell therapy research, backed by the TRO, is among the first to receive @braintumourcharity.bsky.social ’s Translational Award. A major step forward in tackling high-risk brain tumours.
August 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Applications are open for the Talent Gateway Programme 2025!
Funded, flexible placements (2 weeks to 6 months) for researchers, technicians & professional staff to build cross-sector collaborations.🔗bit.ly/3H6DVhQ
#TalentGateway2025
@ucl.ac.uk @aco-ucl.bsky.social @herts.ac.uk , NPL
July 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join our free interactive online workshop:
ACCELERATE Success: Grant Writing for Translational Research
Wed 5 Nov | 11:30–12:30
Register: bit.ly/4f3RDP2
Open to all UCL researchers!
@aco-ucl.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Great to join the NAPIA Symposium at @ucl.ac.uk ! Dr Asha Recino delivered a brilliant talk, and our TRO team connected with UCL experts and 15+ companies to explore collaboration in nucleic acids research.

Get in touch to explore collaborations: bit.ly/42ukDsS
July 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Last week, Jane Kinghorn and Pamela Tranter from @UCLTRO joined the Joint BRC & UKCRF Network Conference in Birmingham, sharing UCL’s best practices for driving translational success.

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4kIoQkd
@nihr.bsky.social @uclhresearch.bsky.social
#CRFBRC25 ‪‪
July 22, 2025 at 9:24 AM
@ucl.ac.uk ’s 2025 ACCELERATE Team Challenge winner and finalists announced! These interdisciplinary teams of early-career researchers are transforming bold ideas into real-world healthcare impact.
Full story: bit.ly/4kBpDUh
Explore training programmes: bit.ly/4lxtNhc
@aco-ucl.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM