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Our annual infographic showcases the collective impact of our members and their incredible support for UK medical research. @AMRC charities invest in universities and the NHS, as well as supporting the R&D workforce from the earliest stages of their careers:…

#ICYMI - last week we published a new blog from @bloodcancer_uk and @VersusArthritis. It highlights "just how essential lived experience is—and how valuable it is to collaborate across disease areas." Read it on our website 👇 bit.ly/451c2jo

“We believe that meaningful research starts with meaningful involvement”. Check out this fantastic blog from @bloodcancer_uk and @VersusArthritis discussing their cross-condition collaboration ensuring lived experience shapes research: bit.ly/451c2jo

"As a researcher, we're very grateful to the charities for supporting us. I wouldn't be here without the early support" Fab article on research involving 3 AMRC members - @fightforsightUK, @RetinaUK and @EyeCharity. #CharityImpact

Congratulations to Steve Bates on his appointment as Executive Chair of OLS - we look forward to working with you to champion life sciences and deliver health benefits for people across the UK.

We always love to see our member charities collaborating for research! @NeuroblastomaUK and @FriendsofRosie joined forces to fund research into how blood tests could be used in clinical trials to improve outcomes for children with neuroblastoma. Read about some of the outcomes👇

Thank you to everyone who attended the AMRC #SummerSocial25! There were over 35 different organisations represented and we hope you all made some great new connections. We can’t wait to welcome you back next year!✨

Exciting new initiative from @DHSCgovuk, which will see patients with long-term conditions referred to specialist charities at the point of diagnosis. Medical research charities have unparalleled understanding of what patients need – this is well-deserved recognition of their…

We’re proud to feature in the AMRC's new report on translating research for our jointly funded work with @mndassoc and @lifearc1 🤝 You can view the full report here 👇 bit.ly/4lTL049

Yesterday, the Government published its Life Sciences Sector Plan, with actions focused on maximising the UK’s translational research capabilities. Today, AMRC is publishing a new report to showcase what charities are already doing to turn scientific discoveries into treatments…

The Government has published its Life Sciences Sector Plan. We're pleased to see research positioned at the heart of the plan, and the clear focus on implementation and accountability. Read our full response bit.ly/3GMU23W

The AMRC #SummerSocial25 has officially kicked off with a speech from our CEO @NMRPerrin! Lots of connections being made and even the sun has come out to join us! 🌞

We're excited to be welcoming lots of our member charities to the AMRC #SummerSocial2025 this afternoon! 🥳

"We want to continue to work in a collaborative way, with expertise from different disciplines coming together. And true partnership with people with MS." A great example of how AMRC charities bring people and organisations together to accelerate health impact.👇

We're proud to represent over 150 leading medical research charities. They fund where there’s an opportunity to accelerate progress – their research improves lives and offers hope to patients: shorturl.at/hocmR #CharityImpact

The Health Research Authority has launched their new three-year strategy, which sets out how they will support the UK government's health and growth missions by making it easier to do research that people can trust: shorturl.at/zRpf0

Exciting news from three of our member charities: @BCRT, @cclguk and @GOSHCharity. Together they're investing £800,000 into four projects to help bridge the gap in the understanding of Ewing sarcoma by addressing causes, treatments, and prognosis 👇

.@lifearc1 and @GeneticAlliance have published an important report on accelerating R&D for rare disease in the UK: lifearc.org/rd-report/ Our Director of External Affairs @louisewren was part of the report’s taskforce and we welcome the recommendations which focus on…

Today, AMRC’s Expert Review Audit committee will begin the review phase of the audit. The committee will assess member charities’ expert review processes against our membership criteria and principles of expert review. Find out more 🔽 bit.ly/3TqIKoU

"I have an @MQmentalhealth fellowship which has supported me during a critical stage in my career transitioning to an independent researcher" 👇 In 2024, over 25,000 researchers salaries were funded by AMRC charities, including 9,000+ early career researchers. They provide…