The 4 year follow up of the MATCH clinical trial shows long-term benefits of macrophage cell therapy in patients

Finalists pitched their projects to our expert panel on Tuesday 19th of May and a winner was selected!

Congratulations to IRR's Lauren Melrose and Shonna Johnston on the recent recognition at the CMVM Staff Awards 2026. In addition, Florence Gohard was nominated.

The MS society has committed to funding the centre for another 5 years.

In this very special episode Michael and Hannah look at some of the groundbreaking, jaw-dropping and hope inspiring projects that Cancer Research UK are supporting right now. From identifying tiny "flags" cancer cells show to using cancer's own evolution against it, they show why current research today will hopefully mean a better tomorrow for many. Cancer Research UK are the world's leading cancer charity, supporting research into the ongoing quest to better prevent, detect and treat the disease. ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit ⁠⁠https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/our-research/rest-is-science?utm_source=therestisscience&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=goalhanger_podcast_partnership Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Video Producer: Adam Thornton + Oli Oakley Video & Social: Bex Tyrrell Animations: Sam Benson Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Producer: Simona Rata Head Of Digital: Samuel Oakley Exec Producer: Neil Fearn -------------------

Professor Brian Cox takes a deeper dive into the science of fertility, with a panel of returning experts answering more of your questions. Should we sequence the DNA of embryos and use A.I. to choose which to implant? Are ultra-processed foods and microplastics really effecting fertility? And will new technologies mean humans could one day reproduce like squid? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gus and Emily Forrester's daughter Leni has been diagnosed with Sanfilippo disease, a genetic condition for which there is currently no treatment in the UK. | ITV National News

Nicole Dron, the Clinical Skills Facilitator at the Edinburgh Medical School, shares how her personal experiences with menopause shaped her strategies around policy engagement, and how we too can use our lived experiences to enable positive change.

Professor Brian Bigger has been named in TIME’s 2026 Most Influential People in Health list for his work developing brain targeted stem cell gene therapies for childhood dementias.