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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today’s the day! We’ve officially launched AMRC Connect – a new forum, exclusively for AMRC members. It's a dedicated space to continue conversations from events, tap into expertise, join discussions in networks and groups and more. Find out more ⬇️ bit.ly/4AHxIjd

Introducing AMRC Connect - a new forum, exclusively for AMRC members.

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🧬 Today we’ve published a new genomics spotlight report. It highlights how AMRC charities are advancing genomics and supporting its use to benefit patients - from research and infrastructure to policy, diagnosis and treatment. 🔗 bit.ly/4yPMvHb

Charities in action: Driving progress through genomics. AMRC charities are advancing genomics and supporting its use to benefit patients - from research and infrastructure to policy, diagnosis and treatment. £94 million invested in genomics-related grants by AMRC charities in 2025. 71% of surveyed charities fund genomics-related research.

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

What could your charity gain from the Medical Research Council's new Co-Funding Framework? 🔬 Connect with researchers. Discover new opportunities. Help shape proposals. Potentially co-fund research. Find out how it works at the MRC’s webinar on 23 September 👇 engagementhub.ukri.org/mrc-events/6...

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Webinars: Launch of MRC’s Charity Co-Funding Framework - UK Research and Innovation - Citizen Space

Find and participate in activities run by UK Research and Innovation

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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We were very excited to work with @amrc-uk.bsky.social on their EDI case studies. They featured our Targeted Transformational Funding approach, with a focus on our work alongside Barts Health NHS Trust & @qmul.bsky.social on the Clinical Research Facility. Read: www.amrc.org.uk/barts-charit...

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Barts Charity – Targeted Transformational Funding Scheme

Summary  Through its Targeted Transformational Funding scheme, Barts Charity is supporting infrastructure for research that benefits under-served groups in east London, home to one of the most et...

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🎉Congratulations to our member charities that have successfully completed our Expert Review Audit. By meeting our six principles of expert review, they show their commitment to using robust funding processes that support high-quality research and improve lives. Find out more: bit.ly/44tAvOg 🔗

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

📅 It's nearly time! AMRC's Summer Social is taking place on Thursday 16 July, from 4:00–7:00pm in London. Join fellow AMRC members for an informal afternoon of networking, drinks and canapés, and celebrate the fantastic work happening across our community. 🔗: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/amrc-summe...

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AMRC Summer Social 2026

Join us for a summer celebration where we'll be bringing together our members for an opportunity to meet others and network.

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

AMRC supports our members to fund high quality and ethical research involving animals where no alternative is available. We collect sector data and provide guidance on the use of animals in research and how to be transparent about this: bit.ly/4idTTo1 #BOARD26

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Charities play a vital role in #UKresearch, helping save and improve lives. In 2025, AMRC charities invested a record £2.1bn in medical research, supporting 27,000+ researchers and 1,127 clinical studies. Explore the full infographic: bit.ly/4wervbB

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🔴Today, we’re proud to support #Red4Research Day. We're wearing red to celebrate everyone who participates in, supports and undertakes research. Together, charities, patients, and researchers are driving discoveries that give hope, transform lives and create a healthier future for us all.

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We’re proud to see the NIHR invest £37m across 89 medical research charities, supporting more than 800 early-career researchers. This investment recognises the vital role charities play in igniting research careers, building capacity and sustaining the talent pipeline. Read more: bit.ly/4aft801

A young researcher wearing a white lab coat and blue gloves looks through a microscope in a laboratory, with sample tubes visible in the foreground. On the right, a blue panel reads “Supporting the next generation of researchers” and highlights three statistics: £37 million NIHR funding, 89 charities, and more than 800 early career researchers, accompanied by icons of coins, a hand holding a heart, and a group of researchers.

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We've published a new blog post by @arthritisuk.bsky.social 📝 The latest in our blog series from this year's AMRC #CharityShowcase, it explores how research using zebrafish models is helping us better understand osteoarthritis and identify potential new targets for treatment. 🔗 bit.ly/49IMISm

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How Zebrafish are helping us understand arthritis

Published: 3 June 2026 By Paul Thornhill (Research Portfolio Officer) at Arthritis UK Arthritis UK was delighted to present research by one of our career development fellows at the AMRC Medical Resear...

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

☀️AMRC Summer Social is back!☀️ We’re excited to bring together our members for an evening of networking, conversation, and summer celebrations. 📍 London 📅 16th July 🕓 4pm – 7pm A great chance to connect, catch up, and meet new faces from across the AMRC community. Register 👉 shorturl.at/GrVXe

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AMRC Summer Social 2026

Join us for a summer celebration where we'll be bringing together our members for an opportunity to meet others and network.

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Congratulations to Preet Kaur Gill MP (@preetkgillmp.bsky.social), who has been appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department of Health and Social Care. We look forward to working with you in this role.

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Our CEO chaired a panel discussion on patient and public perceptions of health data research at @lifearc.bsky.social's Translational Science Summit today. It covered the importance of trust, transparency and early involvement, as well as the different perspectives of rare disease communities.

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Some exciting CEO news from two AMRC charities this week. Congratulations to Fiona Carragher (@kidneyresearchuk.org) and Elizabeth (Ed) Archer (@autistica.org.uk). We look forward to working together to support life-changing research. Wishing you both every success!

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

📢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

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Vacancies

Data Analyst Internships We offer internships for postgraduate students throughout the year. Interns can spend up to three months gaining first-hand experience of the medical research and policy envir...

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Today, we’ve published a blog post by @coeliacuk.bsky.social on 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

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Coeliac UK at the AMRC Medical Research Charity Showcase

Published: 8 April 2026 By Keira Shepherd (Research Manager) at Coeliac UK Coeliac UK was delighted to exhibit at the AMRC Medical Research Showcase in the House of Commons in January. This was a rare...

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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

"For our member charities, the worst possible scenario is having a discovery stuck in the lab, or a treatment available in other countries but not through the NHS. We therefore welcome today's announcement and the progress that has been made since last December. This reinforces the Government's commitment to making the UK one of the best places in the world to develop new treatments. It will also help to ensure that patients can access new medicines as quickly as possible." Nicola Perrin, Chief Executive, Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC)

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Through the Healthier Communities 2030 Commitment, the Russell Group 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. 🔗https://bit.ly/47ndH4G

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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👇 www.amrc.org.uk/events

Photo of people having table discussions at an AMRC event with text: "Events for our members. Guidance, training, and networking opportunities throughout the year. View upcoming events on our website: www.amrc.org.uk/events"

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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

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Celebrating four years of the Shared Commitment - collaboration and inclusivity

Published: 11 March 2026 By Simon Turpin, Policy Officer, AMRC This week, alongside fellow signatories, we are celebrating the fourth anniversary of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement in heal...

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Yesterday was #InternationalWomensDay. Our charities are driving progress in women’s health by: 🤝 Embedding EDI in research funding & practice 📝 Designing inclusive studies 👩‍🔬 Supporting women’s careers in science 🔬 Funding research into women’s health 📣 Advocating for equity in the research system

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Tomorrow is #RareDiseaseDay and we want to highlight the vital impact of our members in the rare disease community. Our Charities in Action report shows how charities are improving diagnosis, transforming clinical trials, accelerating access to treatments and more. 🔗 bit.ly/4aISLWy

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Charities in action: tackling rare diseases

Published: 29 February 2024 AMRC members account for half of public investment in UK rare disease research, funding across the pipeline from fundamental science to clinical trials. But charities bring...

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

AMRC member @vivensa.bsky.social 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

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

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 pan flipping three pancakes with text: "£1.6 billion was invested by AMRC charities in UK medical research in 2024; Over 25,000 researcher salaries were funded by AMRC charities in 2024, including 9000+ early career researchers; 1,216 research posts in the NHS were funded by 79 AMRC charities in 2024, including doctors, nurses and midwives.

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

📢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

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Events Coordinator

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 depending on experience. Full-time. Fixed term (3-6 months with possibility of extension, secondments welcome) Location: Hybrid working (home and office in centra...

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Consented cohorts such as @ukbiobank.bsky.social, Genomics England and Our FutureHealth 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 ⬇️

"Where people have given consent for their health records to be used in a cohort study such as UK Biobank or Our Future Health, it is absolutely right that data should flow according to patient choice. Today's announcement is an important step to enable this to happen, with appropriate safeguards. Data from primary care is often the richest source of health information, containing real world evidence about the multiple conditions that many people live with. We look forward to seeing the results of research that will now be possible, tackling a huge range of different diseases, ranging from arthritis and asthma, to dementia and diabetes." Nicola Perrin, Chief Executive, Association of Medical Research Charities

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Each year our charities provide us with their research expenditure and grants data. It is vital to the work that we do. AMRC members - don’t forget to submit your charity’s data by 2 March. Find out more ➡️ www.amrc.org.uk/annual-data-collection

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🚨New vacancy 🚨 We're looking for a #data intern to join our team for six months. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with real-world data in a medical research and funding context. Find out more and apply 🔗 www.amrc.org.uk/data-intern

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Data Intern

Salary: £27,000 (pro-rata) Location: Hybrid working (home and office in central London, WC1) Closing date: 15 February 2026 About the role AMRC exists to support our members to be as effective a...

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

This week’s AMRC Medical Research #CharityShowcase brought together 60 of our members, along with MPs and Peers from across political parties, and representatives from the life sciences sector to showcase charity research and discuss the vital role charities play. You can read our news story here⬇️

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AMRC holds 2026 Medical Research Charity Showcase

Published: 29 January 2026

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

“Charities remain at the forefront of the shift to prevention.” @zubirahmed.bsky.social, Minister for Health Innovation and Safety, wraps up the #CharityShowcase speeches. Highlighting the impact and importance of the charity sector in achieving the government’s three shifts.

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

We’re all set up and look forward welcoming AMRC members, MPs and Peers to our #CharityShowcase this afternoon in the Terrace Pavillion.

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Have you signed up to our Health Data Research Service workshop? 📝 Taking place at the AMRC offices on 3 February, the event aims to better understand what charities and charity-funded researchers need from HDRS to help inform AMRC's work. Find out more and register on Eventbrite: bit.ly/4sTEte8

HDRS Workshop. In-person event for AMRC members 3 February 2026. To better understand what charities and charity-funded researchers need from the Health Data Research Service, and to help inform AMRC's work. www.amrc.org.uk/events

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

AMRC charities, it’s that time again: new year, new data collection! 📊 We’ve sent your Formal Rep an email asking for your research expenditure and grants data. 📩 Your charity must submit this data by 2 March. 🗓️ ➡️ www.amrc.org.uk/annual-data-collection

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Annual data collection

Each year we ask our members to provide us with their research expenditure and grants portfolio data. The 2026 annual data collection has begun. We've sent out an email to each charity formal rep...

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

📢 Our annual data collection has begun! 📢 We’re collecting grants, research expenditure and activities data from all our member charities to help us demonstrate the vital role of the sector and understand what you'd like us to focus on in the future. ➡️ bit.ly/4qnGCNx

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Looking to share the impact of the research you fund in the coming year? Check out our research impact resource hub for guidance. 👇 www.amrc.org.uk/research-impact

Image of researchers pointing at a tablet. Accompanying text reads: “Make your impact visible. Find guidance and examples to help you share the impact of the research you fund.”

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

🎄The AMRC festive countdown finale!🎁 Week 4: Thank You To all our members - your impact this year has been incredible. We hope you enjoy a well-earned rest over the holidays! ❄️You can learn more about each of our members on our website. www.amrc.org.uk/meet-our-mem...

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Congratulations to the Aisling Burnand Award 2025 winner @yorkshirecancer.bsky.social!🎉 Read more about their winning entry in our news story. bit.ly/48uyiVG

Image of Aisling Burnand with text: Aisling Burnand award 2025. Congratulations to this year’s winner Yorkshire Cancer Research. www.amrc.org.uk/aisling-burnand-award

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

We always love to see positive medical research news, but especially so when it involves AMRC members 📰 @braintumourrsch.bsky.social was in the news last week after announcing £2.8m of funding for research which "could change the outcome for patients with brain tumours." Read more 👇

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

AMRC Supporter @researchconsulting.bsky.social has published a new quarterly roundup of their activities and insights from the last few months. Find out more and sign up to receive future updates 👇

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