Researchers at Saint Mary’s Hospital and The University of Manchester have been instrumental in recruiting over 16,500 women to the largest clinical trial of its kind for ovarian cancer screening.
Each year, on or around 20th May we celebrate International Clinical Trials Day, to commemorate the anniversary of the very first clinical trial by James Lind.
Kate received frequent monitoring and psychological support through the Rainbow Clinic at Saint Mary's Hospital - and gave birth to a healthy baby girl, after her son died following complications.
Susan has been part of a public research user group for rheumatoid arthritis for five years, where she has been able to learn more about her condition and offer practical advice to researchers.
Keith was one of three blind patients at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital to be fitted with the revolutionary bionic eye - a device that has helped him to use patterns of light to navigate his world.
Three-year old Lennie suffers from side effects from the medication he takes for a rare and potentially fatal condition, but our research has helped lessen the impact of his treatment on his body.