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Humanimal Trust

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Founded by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick in 2014, Humanimal Trust drives collaboration between doctors, vets and researchers so that all humans and animals benefit from sustainable and equal medical progress but not at the expense of an animal's life.

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 11h
Such an inspiring day in Edinburgh with @brainhealtharc.bsky.social - sharing knowledge and learning from each other to tackle dementia and brain health challenges for humans and animals. #OneMedicine #BrainHealth #Dementia
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 14h
We’re really happy to be in Edinburgh with @brainhealtharc.bsky.social today, promoting and exploring a One Medicine approach to help solve dementia and brain health challenges. #OneMedicine #BrainHealth #Dementia
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#WorldHeartDay - can you tell which pacemaker is for a human & which is for a dog? The same technology can help both - a great example of #OneMedicine in action, where shared biology and shared health challenges mean solutions can benefit both too. Credit to vet student Noel. #OneMedicine
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🎗️ World Cancer Research Day -one fight, on two legs or four. 🐾 Humanimal Trust funds comparative cancer research to explore naturally occurring cancers across species like the £200k Cancer Discovery Fund project investigating oral mucosal melanoma in dogs and people. tinyurl.com/ymvbz5mp
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
On #WorldAlzheimersDay, we’re highlighting how similarities in the signs, symptoms and biology of dementia in humans and cognitive decline in animals can help us learn more about brain health across species - and explore better treatments for all. 🧠🐾 #OneMedicine
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We're proud to share Humanimal Trust's latest Impact Report, which highlights the progress made through collaboration, research, fundraising and the growing community behind One Medicine. It’s incredible to see what we’ve achieved together. Take a look at the report here: tinyurl.com/ymvbz5mp
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
⏳ One week to go - this is your final chance to take part in our Pics with Purpose Photography Awards, closing on 21 September! If you've captured a special moment between humans and animals, now's the time to enter. picswithpurpose.dedicationpage.org #LastChance #PhotographyAwards
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Teachers - looking for a simple project to get pupils thinking about nature, animals and the world we share? It could be a great way to combine photography, nature, creativity and discussion about how we share our world with animals. Find out more and enter: bit.ly/4bXWili
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Free webinar | 20 October, 11am Will Writing, Inheritance Tax & the 2027 Changes. Join Humanimal Trust and guest expert Paul Stanford to learn what’s changing, what to review and how charity gifts can form part of your legacy. Plus live Q and A. Register: bit.ly/46CGpgY
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Welcome Canos – our newest Business Directory member, developing blood tests for early cancer detection in dogs, with technology that could also contribute to human cancer research. A great example of how shared biology can lead to shared medical progress. humanimaltrust.org.uk/canos/
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This is a fascinating example of One Medicine in action - bringing together human medicine and veterinary care so that knowledge gained in one can have life saving benefits to the other. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Snake at Chester Zoo undergoes 'world-first' human cancer therapy
The python is believed to be the first snake in the world to receive the treatment.
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It's #WorldPhotographyDay - why not celebrate by entering our Pics with Purpose Photography Awards? We're looking for photographs that capture the connection between humans & animals - anything that demonstrates those shared moments in our shared world. Enter at: bit.ly/4bXWili
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🎉 The August edition of our e-newsletter, One Medicine Matters, is out now! Check your inbox to read it. Not subscribed yet? Visit humanimaltrust.org.uk/news-and-eve... or email info@humanimaltrust.org.uk and we’ll happily add you to the list. Happy reading! #OneMedicine
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We’re delighted to introduce Fi Harrison, the new Executive Director at Humanimal Trust. Fi brings more than 25 years of experience across fundraising, communications, strategy and leadership within the charity and higher education sectors. Read more: tinyurl.com/34rrj49y
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🎙️ Our Science and Research Outreach Manager, Dr Alex Dedman, is the latest guest on the Paws Between Us podcast, talking about how collaboration between human and veterinary medicine could help create better, kinder healthcare for both people and animals. open.spotify.com/episode/1gNC...
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One Medicine: How Human and Animal Health Can Save Lives
Paws Between Us - Life with your animal companions · Episode
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
In our latest One Medicine Thought Leadership blog, Ros Rouse asks how a broader approach to One Medicine could help us navigate some of the most difficult ethical questions we face in health care, & create a fairer future where both humans and animals benefit. humanimaltrust.org.uk/the-value-of...
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Humanimal Trust’s Connections Awards turn #OneMedicine into real-world collaboration. Rita Pinheiro's project investigated the impact of environmental contaminant exposure on the health of people and their companion animals. New funding coming in Autumn. bit.ly/4bZ7TRl
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Continuing our One Medicine Network Business Directory member spotlights, this week we're introducing InterNICHE, who champion high-quality, humane education and training in medicine, veterinary medicine and the biological sciences. humanimaltrust.org.uk/interniche/ Contact us to join!
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
A promising breakthrough in human medicine. 💙 Advances in cell-based cancer therapies are also being explored in veterinary medicine, including for cancers such as lymphoma in dogs, creating opportunities to share knowledge & accelerate progress for all. bit.ly/4z4i3tR
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Four children with terminal brain cancer saved by new cell therapy | New Scientist
An experimental immunotherapy has beaten aggressive brain tumours in a handful of children, and a personalised version is now being tested on more patients
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
What if the similarities between cancer in humans & dogs could help improve treatment for both? Matt, a doctor working in human oncology, saw first-hand how cancer care compares across both human and veterinary medicine when his dog Leo was diagnosed with cancer. humanimaltrust.org.uk/leos-legacy/
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
What can human geriatric medicine teach us about caring for senior animals? Our latest Thought Leadership blog from Dr Yasmin Bedi explores how a holistic, multidisciplinary approach could improve the lives of ageing companion animals. 📖 Read more: humanimaltrust.org.uk/geriatric-me...
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
One disease. Two species. Shared solutions. 🧬 New research into Addison's disease in dogs could improve our understanding of the same condition in people - another powerful example of why #OneMedicine matters. #AddisonsDisease #ComparativeMedicine #HumanimalTrust bit.ly/4fuJXam
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Discovery of Addison's disease gene in dogs could help humans as well
Among dog breeds, Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers (tollers) have an unusually high rate of Addison's disease, a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones, notably cortis...
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Continuing our One Medicine Network Business Directory member spotlights, we're introducing Canine Arthritis Management (CAM), who provide education and support for caregivers of dogs with osteoarthritis, helping improve lives through shared knowledge and collaboration. bit.ly/4w0jEhH
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Today we're at 'The Business of Healthcare – Ethical Issues for Doctors, Vets and Dentists', hosted by the Centre for Evidence and Values in Healthcare, University of St Andrews. A great cross-disciplinary event bringing doctors, vets & dentists together to share challenges, experiences and ideas.
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Earlier this month, our founder, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, headed to London to speak to a group of human surgeons at the BOOS (British Orthopaedic Oncology Society) Conference - a valuable opportunity to explore how greater collaboration can improve outcomes for all patients.
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Continuing our One Medicine Network Business Directory member spotlights, this week we're introducing XCellR8 - who provide innovative, animal-free safety and efficacy testing for cosmetics brands, chemical companies and ingredient manufacturers. bit.ly/4aIY210 📩 info@humanimaltrust.org.uk to join.
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🎉 The June edition of our e-newsletter, One Medicine Matters, is out now! Check your inbox to read it. Not subscribed yet? Visit humanimaltrust.org.uk/news-and-eve... or email info@humanimaltrust.org.uk and we’ll happily add you to the list. Happy reading! #OneMedicine
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Our new blog has landed! Cats are one of the UK's most popular pets, yet they remain under-represented in health research. Why is this and what could we all gain by changing that? Discover why cat health research matters for both animals and humans: bit.ly/4eyyoyr #OneMedicine
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined our latest One Medicine webinar, and to Professor Clare Knottenbelt for a fantastic session on advances in cancer care that can help both dogs and humans. Watch now: youtu.be/nXYbzZAuTVY?... #OneMedicine
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
As One Medicine Month comes to a close, we want to say a heartfelt thank you. 💙 Whether you donated, shared, joined events, or supported us in any way - you’ve made a real difference. Join 25,000 others and sign the Pledge for One Medicine: humanimaltrust.org.uk/sign-humanim...
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
As part of One Medicine Month, we’re continuing to highlight the voices behind our Public Guardian Involvement and Engagement (PGIE) Group. Here, some of our members share their thoughts on the importance of PGIE. #PGIE #PPIE #OneMedicineMonth
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
This #OneMedicineMonth we’re spotlighting members of our One Medicine Business Directory, and today is the turn of Animal Therapy Magazine - who support One Medicine by sharing knowledge, research, and insights across disciplines. bit.ly/4uDAyT0 📩 info@humanimaltrust.org.uk to join.
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Humanimal Trust is looking for an Interim General Manager to lead our team through an exciting transitional period. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive operational leadership, support a passionate team, and champion our One Medicine mission improving human and animal health: bit.ly/3Ro5yYz
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
REMINDER: Just a week to go to the next session in our free online webinar series – Making Cancer Care Kinder. Book your place: bit.ly/4a32bMs #OneMedicine
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Exciting news from our Cancer Discovery Fund! The pioneering £250,000 One Medicine cancer research project led by experts at The University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian has now appointed a Postdoctoral Research Associate and the project is officially underway. #OneMedicine
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This #OneMedicineMonth we’re spotlighting members of our One Medicine Business Directory, and today is the turn of BIOME9 - advancing microbiome science through canine testing and cross-species insights. humanimaltrust.org.uk/biome9/ 📩 info@humanimaltrust.org.uk to join.
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
During a recent online session, Science & Research Officer Mike spoke with final-year Veterinary Nursing students at Wrexham University, highlighting why One Medicine matters. Future human and animal healthcare professionals play a vital role in breaking down outdated barriers between disciplines.
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Continuing our spotlight on the Humanimal Trust’s PGIE (Public Guardian Involvement and Engagement) Group, group member, Iva, who set up the group, shares why it is so important. #OneMedicineMonth #OneMedicine #HumanimalTrust #PGIE
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Our new blog has landed! From shared chronic diseases like arthritis, cardiovascular disease & cancer, to advances in diagnostics & therapeutics, Dr Mary Fraser, our Chair of Trustees, highlights the enormous potential for collaboration across species. Read the blog: bit.ly/4nuIO56 #OneMedicine
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined our latest One Medicine webinar, and to Alan and Nic for sharing insights on Leucillin - a skincare product licensed for both human & animal use. A great example of shared biology leading to shared solutions. Watch now: bit.ly/4npSEVT
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
This #OneMedicineMonth we’re spotlighting members of our One Medicine Business Directory, starting with The Salve Health, a global medical affairs consultancy, helping promote collaboration in human & animal health: lnkd.in/dnq6RwDn 📩 info@humanimaltrust.org.uk if your business would like to join.
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Clinical trials aren’t just for humans, they can change animal lives too.🐾 Read Albi's story, showing how human and veterinary medicine can learn from each other: bit.ly/4dab9J9 #OneMedicine #ClinicalTrials #ResearchMatters
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
A big thank you to Dr Robert McGeachan for a fantastic webinar, exploring how dementia-causing disorders affect both humans & companion animals, & how cross-species collaboration could help improve future diagnosis, treatment & care. Missed it: bit.ly/4tmT94r @alzheimersresearchuk.org @ukdri.ac.uk
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
During #OneMedicineMonth we’re exploring PGIE (Public Guardian Involvement & Engagement) - adapting human healthcare PPIE principles for veterinary medicine. Read the first of our blogs: bit.ly/4tjneSe
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Today we proudly celebrate the 12th anniversary of ONE Medicine Day. 🎉 This date holds a special place in the heart of Humanimal Trust, as it was on 6 May 2014 that Professor Noel Fitzpatrick founded the charity. Sign the Pledge for One Medicine humanimaltrust.org.uk/sign-humanim...
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
During #OneMedicineMonth, we’ve got TWO more upcoming webinars. 📅 8 May – Shared Species, Shared Biology with Alan Bashforth 📅 28 May – Making Cancer Care Kinder with Clare Knottenbelt 🎟️ Free & online - register now humanimaltrust.org.uk/one-medicine...
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
During One Medicine Month, we’re shining a light on the Humanimal Trust Public and Guardian Involvement and Engagement (PGIE) Group - and why it matters. 👩‍🔬🐾 Read more at bit.ly/4w60V5r and keep an eye on our socials for more on our PGIE group! #OneMedicineMonth
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Welcome to #OneMedicineMonth 2026! Throughout May, we’ll be celebrating all things One Medicine - reflecting on the connection between human and animal health, and how One Medicine can help shape a healthier future for all. Keep an eye on our socials and join the conversation.
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
After losing her beloved Ziggy, supporter Kate is honouring him with a memorial walk & fundraiser for Humanimal Trust. 📍 Fraisthorpe Beach, East Coast Yorkshire 📅 Sat 6 June 🕐 1pm Please join, share, or donate if you can: bit.ly/4vUhb9z
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In memory of Ziggy
Ziggy sadly left us on Friday 10th April 2026. I’m raising funds for the Humanimal Trust in loving memory of my beloved Ziggy, whose life was touched by the compassion, skill, and dedication of Noel F
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Discover how microbiome research is shaping our understanding of both human and animal health with Dr Bushra Schuitemaker, the latest contributor to our One Medicine Thought Leadership series. 📖 Read Bushra's blog: humanimaltrust.org.uk/microbiome-i... #OneMedicine #Microbiome #GutHealth
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